"The Monkey Cage" was written by Ruth Funner and directed by Wilf Buckler and originally aired on ABC on 20 June 1966.
When fire breaks out they sink their personal difference in frantic attempts to call for help.
Eventually, the firemen (Stanley Smith) turns up, averts danger, but makes little effort to free the prisoners when he finds the wife alone in the apartment.
The Sydney Morning Herald called it "a slight but entertaining piece admirably suited to its medium...
The situation is treated with humour, the dialogue contains some good lines and the players and producer... all combine to give a lighthearted half-hour's amusement.