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"Raymond" introduces an untitled story about the murder of the man who invented a cure for color-blindness. Even though no story title is announced, this program is often referred to as "Elixir Number Four," or "The Color Blind Formula." The story has a surprise ending that will make you "see red!" AFRS program name: "Mystery Playhouse." After the story, Peter Lorre introduces a preview of "The Whistler" story, "Death Sees Double." The story has elements similar to the story described as cat. #5585, but is definitely not the same.
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