The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series | Ep. 29, Hypotheses of Failure

Colonel Derbin has just published a book by new author Constantine Bellows on the sanctity of marriage. When he discovers the writer's own marriage is in jeopardy, he implores O. Henry to investigate. Guest stars Maya Hunt, Philip Reed, and Vic Perrin appear in the episode, while Thomas Mitchell portrays O. Henry as he relays his stories to a publisher, housekeeper, barber, bartender, or cop, offering insight into the writer’s creative process. The O. Henry Playhouse is a 1957 single‑season, 39‑episode TV series that uses this unique storytelling method to reveal the famed author’s humor and irony.