Science Fiction Theatre Brain Unlimited (1955–1957) Online
- Original Title :
- Brain Unlimited
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Drama / Sci-Fi
- Year :
- 1955–1957
- Directror :
- Tom Gries
- Cast :
- Truman Bradley,Arthur Franz,Diana Douglas
- Writer :
- Sloan Nibley,Ivan Tors
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 30min
- Rating :
- 6.3/10
Before blacking out on a test flight during an experiment under increased oxygen storage, a scientist experiences a sudden increase in his brain activity, which he determines to investigate further.
| Episode cast overview: | |||
 | Truman Bradley | - | Host / Narrator |
 | Arthur Franz | - | Dr. Jeff Conover |
 | Diana Douglas | - | Elaine Conover |
 | Thomas Browne Henry | - | Dr. MacKenzie (as Thomas B. Henry) |
| George Becwar | - | Hospital Doctor |
| Doug Wilson | - | Marken |
 | Bob Wehling | - | Henry Mason |
| Melinda Casey | - | Alice (as Melinda Plowman) |
 | Burt Mustin | - | Mr. Stevenson |
Strychnine is a toxic plant alkaloid frequently used to kill rats and small vermin. It has been used as a poison for thousands of years. From the late 1800s through the early 1900s strychnine, in low doses, developed a reputation as a recreational stimulant and performance enhancer. Think energy drink for Victorians.
The black and white mice that zip around in circles are not simply stimulated. They are a breed of Japanese Waltzing Mice and have a genetic disorder. Such mice can not move in a straight line and must move in circles. They also have short, less than ideal lives. Arguably, breeding for 'cute' neurological disorders, like dancing mice or fainting goats, is rather cruel.
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