Wow! This, for me was a terrific pick. Just when I assumed I knew what was coming, it all changed. This was a very, very sad yet moving tale. Especially, the ending when he confronts the wax figures. I haven't had an RMT keep me on edge like this in quite a while.

My applause goes out to the writer, Henry Schlesser (sp?) for adapting such incredible dialogue and giving this episode such incredible visualization. He was able to create a thorough stage for the players to work on, that in the mind's eye, it was easy to put myself in each scene and witness the events.

The characters were ordinary and had occupations that were easily identifiable, further enhancing the visual illusion. For example, Vincent became a waiter. Anyone can imagine the role of a waiter, with food, drink, and a clean white shirt, so just the mention of the word "waiter" fills the character with rich color.

Professor Galinari, with his slightly nefarious intonation and concern, was as convincing as the creepy fellow from Hickory Dickory Doom and the devilish character from A Crack in the Wall.

The Museum Tour Guide was my favorite. Toward the end of the episode, he is giving the tour to a group about to see the new Raymond Murder exhibit. His dialogue was thoroughly convincing, well-spoken, and the crisp rasp of his voice lent the same flavor as a carnival barker.

Here is an excerpt from some of the dialogue of the Museum Tour guide. Please note how fluidly and intelligently the words flow:

"...and here ladies and gentlemen you see the notorious mass murder of Huntersville, Nebraska. He not only dispatched his victims with poison, but then mutilated their bodies in the dreadful fashion you see before you.

(gasps and awe from the crowd)

And now if you will step to the next exhibit, you'll see the latest addition to Professor Galinari's World Famous Murder Museum. For the first time in any house of wax, the horrifying axe murder of one of the most glamorous women ever to appear on the American stage. They called her the beautiful Arda, and yes Arda was beautiful; as beautiful as she was faithless, and one day her wealthy, manufacturer husband, John Lloyd Raymond, returned home from a business trip... excuse me sir, but I'm not through with this... I, I, I..."

(Vincent Raymond interrupts and demands to see Prof. Galinari)

I won't go into the whole thing about when he was a child, or psychology, but let me say that this episode could certainly be analyzed to a great degree, I'm sure!

Thank you for one of the best picks I've heard in quite a while. I gave a full 5 rating and will surely have to listen to it again to pick up more of the subtle details I may have missed!