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Title:
The Hand that Refused to Die
Plot:
A gifted pianist is devastated by the loss of his hand as a result of an automobile accident. He is infuriated when he finds out that the amputation was unnecessary.
Episode:
0146
Air Dates:
First Run - September 11, 1974
Repeat - November 1, 1974
Repeat - May 16, 1980
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4 Responses to Episode 0146


"The Hand That Refused to Die" had moments of greatness, but for the most part, it had so many side-stories that it was difficult to maintain interest. Murders were committted that were never solved conclussively. Still, it was entertaining. 3 stars.

A concert pianist loses a hand after a car accident. He is angry and bitter when he finds out it might not have been necessary. The hand is pretty ticked too.

[bring bring bring] "Hello, Anton? This is the police calling. Your amputated right hand just strangled your surgeon. Goodbye"

A concert pianist loses his right hand in a car accident. He is distraught and cannot bear to look at his piano again. His wife and his teacher/mentor try to cheer him up but it is a difficult task. His career seems to be over, the insurance company is balking at the large payout when the accident seemed to be his fault, and he is losing interest in living. His mentor tries to get him to see hope: that he can still teach. She even has a pupil in mind, they go to see him in performance and see a remarkable sight: the student’s right arm is drawn away from the piano and he plays the entire piece with only his left hand. The disfigured pianist is convinced that it was his own right hand that took over. Twin Episode: Death by Whose Hands March 26, 1974

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