We’re listening to another episode of Escape featuring Vincent Price! This time it’s “Present Tense,” the story of a man on the way to his execution after being convicted of murdering his wife. But before being put to death, he will go to any lengths to avoid his predicament. Is his wife truly dead? Can a man elude the law using only his skills as a poet? How did Paul Frees get so much radio work? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!
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I liked the guard’s throwaway line, “There’s nothing special, brother. Lots of guys axe their wives, Lots of them.” Perhaps that snub inspired Vincent Price’s Walter Mittyesque self-aggrandizement!
(I was also surprised that Eric didn’t bash him for being a poet!)
If I’m prepared for poetry…
This one definitely gave me an “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” vibe while I was listening to it. The condemned man hallucinating in the time it takes for him to die.