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Harry Kramer: "Theeee EEEEEdgge of Night!"

SCENE 1
Dr. Lacey is examining Phil Capice in the bedroom of his home while Louise expectantly waits for an encouraging word. Louise barrages the doctor with questions regarding Phil's condition, praying for any sign that will show improvement. She tells Dr. Lacey that she saw Phil open his eyes but the doctor wryly suggests "You may have prayed so hard you decided to answer your own prayers." Louise says that Mrs. Holliday saw it too, which seems to pique the doctors' interest. Louise calls Mrs. Holliday into Phil's bedroom to speak with Dr. Lacey. As Mrs. Holliday corroborates Louise's claim, Dr. Lacey prods her for more information regarding the incident. When the doctor finally asks Mrs. Holliday if anything like this has ever happened before she hesitates, then lies saying, "No, Dr. Lacey. Never before."

FIRST COMMERCIAL

SCENE 2A
Dr. Lacey turns his attention from Mrs. Holliday to Louise and explains that this was an isolated instance and they can't attach too much importance to it. As he explains that the body continues to respond to external and internal stimuli Louise becomes more and more discouraged. He says that when they can begin to put more of these isolated instances together, then they will have something to be hopeful about. On that note the doctor excuses himself. As Mrs. Holliday attempts to console Louise, Louise laments that she thought the doctor would tell her that it would only be a matter of days until her husband was out of bed. That she would be able to phone Mike Karr and tell him, "There's no need for a replacement any more. Phil is alive again!" Mrs. Holliday questions Louise about "this replacement business" pretending not to know what she's talking about. Louise explains that her husband is the president of a large real estate operation and since the accident his duties have been given to other members of the company, something Mr. Karr frowns upon. Mrs. Holliday proceeds to goad Louise into believing Mike to be callous and untrustworthy and eggs Louise on as Louise relates a previous incident she had with Mike when she told him that he and his advice weren't welcome any more. When Mrs. Holliday asks Louise if that's all she said to Mike, Louise tells her that she almost accused Mike of being eager to replace everybody, even his own wife!

SCENE 2B
At McGrath's Dress Shop Susan Forbes holds a see-through dress as Nicole Travis remarks that that's one dress her father won't have to buy her, especially with her new fur coat fresh in his memory. . .and his bankbook. Susan comments that Nicole is lucky having a father who can indulge an impulse like that. The two continue to talk about Nicole's father and his quest for governorship of the state. Susan asks how Mike Karr fits into the scheme of things and Nicole states that her father would like nothing better than to have Mike working for him in Capitol City, but would settle for Mike campaigning for him in Monticello. Susan wonders if Nicole's father will get what he wants and Nicole states, "When my father wants something, there's no stopping him."

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SCENE 3
Martha Marceau enters the dress shop with Cookie Thomas, who is shopping for a wedding dress. Cookie introduces Martha to Nicole as Susan gathers dresses together for Cookie to try on. As the women admire the dresses, Martha makes a remark about how she had to talk Cookie into shopping at McGraths's. Nicole is puzzled by this and wonders why Cookie was reluctant to enter the shop.

THIRD & FOURTH COMMERCIAL

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SCENE 4
Nicole questions Cookie about her hesitation to shop at McGrath's. Cookie explains that she used to shop there often when it was under the previous ownership and she was afraid the new owners had changed the shop a great deal. She goes on to say that her brother, Lee, married the daughter of the people who owned the shop before Nicole. Nicole asks her if her brother and his wife live in Monticello and Cookie responds that they live in Peru. When Nicole tells the two women that she has tried to preserve what was good about the previous McGrath's, Cookie agrees that she's done a fine job and won't boycott the store any more. Nicole then excuses herself, saying she has to meet her father for dinner in suburbia "far away from phones and meetings." While Martha and Cookie continue to shop, Martha comments on the beauty of the store and the new owner and Cookie reflectively agrees.

SCENE 4B
Mrs. Holliday remarks that Louise missed her chance to cut Mike down to size. Louise says that Mike would have denied everything and her saying something would only have resulted in Mike's being doubly careful to keep his affair secret. She goes on to say that she hopes he continues to lie his way through his marriage until Nancy herself catches him in a lie, because until Nancy sees for herself her "perfect" marriage will go on being perfect. Mrs. Holliday says that it could be years until Mrs. Karr finds out about Nicole Travis and then asks Louise about her last visit with Nancy. Louise tells her that she told Nancy "what she had to know," but Nancy didn't believe a word she said. She says Nancy refuses to accept reality and "refuses to believe that this husband whom she adores, no longer loves her." When Mrs. Holliday says that Nancy is "asking for it" turning down Louise's help like that, Louise says she didn't turn it down, she threw it back in her face! Louise continues to tell Mrs. Holliday about her conversation with Nancy saying she asked her how she liked her anniversary present, her new fur coat. She says that Nancy told her she didn't get a fur coat, she got a new kitchen. "A beautiful. . .full appointed. . .dull. . .kitchen." Mrs. Holliday clucks, "A kitchen for his wife, but a fur coat and fancy lunches for the ladyfriend." Louise bemoans that Nancy doesn't want her help or her friendship and remarks that Nancy was her very best friend for a very long time. Mrs. Holliday consoles Louise by telling her that she may have lost one good friend, but she can always count on her. Louise thanks her, telling her she's the one person who matters most these days "because there are two of us depending on you. . ."

FIFTH COMMERCIAL

SCENE 5A
Mrs. Holliday tells Louise it's a pity that Mrs. Karr refuses to see the truth about "that man" and speculates about other things that will convince her. She reminds Louise that if she (Mrs. Holliday) hadn't made it her business to keep an eye on Mr. Karr, Louise wouldn't have known about him buying the fur coat for his girlfriend. She says she still doesn't mind keeping an eye open to which Louise quickly responds, "No, Mrs. Holliday. I won't have you do anything like that again." She says that one day the lie will get too big for Nancy and that is how it will end. When Mrs. Holliday says she was only thinking it would save Mrs. Karr some grief and possibly her friendship with Louise, Louise tells her there is no friendship to save. Mrs. Holliday excuses herself saying you have to straighten up after a doctor as you would any man. This comment reminds Louise to ask Mrs. Holliday about Calvin. Mrs. Holliday tells her that she gave him the afternoon off for a movie because he's been working so hard and comments that "from the way he got all spiffed up. . .I don't think he's going alone."

SCENE 5B
Outside a movie theater Calvin impatiently looks at his watch then down the street. His eyes light up as he sees Sara approach. He's happy about seeing her but he grins because he knew she couldn't resist seeing him. When he comments that he thought Sara had changed her mind, Sara says she did but changed it back again. Sara smiles nervously because she realizes that while she's interested, she shouldn't' be.

SIXTH COMMERCIAL

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Harry Kramer: Tune in again tomorrow for "THE EDGE OF NIGHT."
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Harry Kramer: This is Harry Kramer, inviting you to join us each weekday afternoon for. . . THE EDDGGGEEE OF NIGHT.