The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series | Ep. 16, Hygeia at the Solito

A Texas cattleman befriends an ailing derelict and brings him home to his ranch to recuperate. "The O. Henry Playhouse" is a 1957 single‑season, 39‑episode TV series that brings O. Henry's stories to life. The series follows writer O. Henry, played by Thomas Mitchell, as he relates his tales to his publisher, housekeeper, barber, bartender, or a cop on the beat. In some episodes, O. Henry meets his characters and discovers firsthand the story he will later write, offering insight into the famous author's creative process.