Not often do we hear comical stories on CBSRMT, but this one was highly entertaining. Gerald Keane wrote an amusing adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's story where the plot, the characters, and the climax were a delight. If only the resolution was better. Not exactly a hilarious ending, but it was a decent ending. The music is unlike anything I have ever heard on OTR. Instead of hearing horrifying music or chilling sounds, there were "ducky" tunes at the 7-minute 23-second mark. "Kooky" would be the best way to describe it, but it fits in the story well. Of course, there's cheery music in ACT-1 and clumsy music in ACT-2 and ACT-3. Not enough sound effects for ACT-1, but the explosion sounds in ACT-2 and the zoo animals in ACT-3 fit the scenes. E.G. Marshall added the expectation of witty circumstances, but it would've been nice to hear him explain on how Leo Tolstoy came up with this kind of a farce. But the best part of all was the cast: Robert Dryden (as the King), Ian Marin (as the Prisoner), Court Benson (as the Captain), and Earl Hammond (as the Minister of Justice). Listen to these talented actors on how they played the roles of men that are dorky, clumsy, vacuous, and jocular in all 3 acts. It's one of the best episodes I've heard.