 I rate this episode ★★★★★ for EXCELLENT. James Agate, Jr. put a lot of effort in his writing when he wrote this Drama-Mystery of Charles Jules Guiteau: an assassin who became so delusional; thinking the whole world owed him favors. He was crazy to believe that prosperity was waiting for him. He felt like he was King Midas; cursed by the fates. Not only he was dangerous to others, but also dangerous to himself. This CBSRMT episode has a strong Title and other titles could work such as “Man Of Delusionâ€ or “The Assassin’s Ambition.â€ The sound effects of the jail cell, clock chiming at 8, door bell ringing, footsteps, the train whistling while engine running, opening of the window, howling wind, the Slap at the 24-minute mark, the trolley, bell tolls, pigeons, crumbs & seeds, and the newspaper pages were very supportive in this tale; making you think you there living in the late 1880’s. The music was powerful; variety of tunes that expressed desire, desolation, frustration, and deadly consequences. In our Host’s Prologue, E.G. Marshall brings up the distinction between “Assassinationâ€ and “Murder.â€ In ACT-1, he makes strong points about those who strongly believe in themselves, who have no friends, become their own worst enemy. In ACT-2, he enlightens the fans that this assassin was drawn by ambition which turned History upside down. In ACT-3, he enlightens us again that the killer developed new delusions and new terrors. In the end, our Host points out that self-appointed saviors see death as an answer. In his Epilogue, E.G. Marshall stated that “No man in high office is safe from the assassin’s handâ€ and it’s important to stay civilized. I’d give our Host props for narrating this story like he was a history teacher. But big props go out to our talented cast: John Lithgow (as Charles Jules Guiteau), Patricia Elliott (as Anna Bunn Guiteau & Mrs. Hager), and Robert Dryden (as Morland Finley & Uncle Ted). SPECIAL NOTE: Himan Brown plays the role of Secretary of State James G. Blaine (who told Charles Guiteau to never come back to the White House). Both Patricia Elliott & Robert Dryden played their roles terrifically. But for John Lithgow, he played the villain magnificently! It’s too bad that he only did 10 CBSRMT episodes and he should’ve done more. But still, this is one of his best roles ever! Tune in to this one if you’re a history buff and/or a fan of John Lithgow. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =^D