Original Airdate: May 16, 1974

Episode 0093 "The Trouble With Ruth"

Original Story by Henry Slesar, Directed by Himan Brown, Host: E.G. Marshall

A kleptomaniac trying to go straight is blackmailed when she relapses. Jewel thieves demand that she steal a diamond pin for them or they will tell her husband who will divorce her.

Welcome again through the creaking door. The sound which always signifies the beginning of another tale of danger and suspense. Being in the mystery business, our fables often deal with crime and criminals. This time, it's a thief. But a thief with a very definite difference. For Ruth Moody is a lady who walks into department stores and simply helps herself Simply because she can't help herself Yes You've heard of her peculiar ailment. It's called kleptomania the neurotic impulse to steal But kleptomania isn't the only trouble in store for Ruth.

We're in Barnett's department store in the downtown shopping district. And if it looks and sounds like a battlefield this morning, it's no different from any other Saturday. Well, maybe a little more so since Barnett is running its semi-annual clearance sale Just as it does every other month. It's the ideal place and time for bargain hunters and unfortunately for shoplifters.

Starring: Marian Seldes, Jack Grimes, Gilbert Mack, Jackson Beck, George Petrie