The Great American Hoax

Season 2 - Episode 17: The Great American Hoax
Overview
John Hodges has been a printer devoted to his work. Now, at 65, he is automatically retired by his firm. But Hodges isn't ready for retirement -he feels he has many years of productivve employment ahead. Furthermore,life without a job becomes tedious. He feels unwanted in the house and finally flees to the park where he sits, contemplates the injustice of his retirement, and plots ways to be reinstated. Finally he hits on a daring maneuver. Knowing that the president of the parent company is a mysteriously remote figure, Hodges decides to impersonate him, change some of the rules and get his job back. Excited, he starts to compose an interesting letter!
Episode Information
TV Show
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
17
Air Date
May 15, 1957
Runtime
60 minutes
Guest Stars

Ed Wynn
John Hodges

Walter Abel

Jesse White

Benny Rubin

Kathleen Crowley

Ned Glass
Crew
Don Weis
Director