The Throwback's primary photo

Science Fiction Theatre

The Throwback (Season 2, Episode 19)
TV Episode | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

A geneticist believes that in addition to physical traits, memories can be passed along through the genes. Examining the family history of an acquaintance, Professor Hughes is amazed by the similarities between a present-day young man and ...See moreA geneticist believes that in addition to physical traits, memories can be passed along through the genes. Examining the family history of an acquaintance, Professor Hughes is amazed by the similarities between a present-day young man and an ancestor from 400 years earlier. He becomes alarmed by the ancestor's cause of death; the professor fears the young man will meet the same fate. Written by Jay Phelps See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Status
Edit Released
Updated Aug 24, 1956

Release date
Aug 24, 1956 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The Throwback.

Cast

+ Add Cast
7 cast members
Name Known for
Truman Bradley
Host / Narrator Host / Narrator   See fewer
Peter Hansen
Prof. Norman Hughes (as Peter Hanson) Prof. Norman Hughes (as Peter Hanson)   See fewer
Ed Kemmer
Joe Castle Jr. (as Edward Kemmer) Joe Castle Jr. (as Edward Kemmer)   See fewer
Virginia Christine
Prof. Anna Adler Prof. Anna Adler   See fewer
Tristram Coffin
Joseph Castle Sr. (as Tris Coffin) Joseph Castle Sr. (as Tris Coffin)   See fewer
Jan Shepard
Marie Adler Marie Adler   See fewer
Bill Welsh
TV Announcer (voice) TV Announcer (voice)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown