The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling

Season 3 - Episode 26: The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling
Overview
Paul and Anne White visit the Bahamas when their son Howard is scheduled to race in the local Grand Prix. Before the race a Gypsy woman gives Paul a moneky's paw whcih according to legend can grant its bearer three wishes. Paul is desperate for money and makes a wish for money. Unfortunately, he gets the money in the form of a insurance settlement when his son is killed in a fiery crash during the race. Anne is struck with grief and forces Paul to wish his son back to life. Paul does so, but soon regrets it when he realizes what condition his son will be in. He uses the third wish to send his son back to his grave.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Season
Season 3
Episode Number
26
Air Date
April 19, 1965
Runtime
60 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Leif Erickson
Paul White

Jane Wyatt
Anne White

Lee Majors
Howard White

Collin Wilcox Paxton
Selina
Marusia Toumanoff
Natasha Gurlieff
Michelle Marley
Joan Fanu
Crew
Robert Stevens
Director
Morton S. Fine
Writer
Anthony Terpiloff
Writer
David Friedkin
Writer
W.W. Jacobs
Writer