“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic Hammer Films–Universal Studios horror/monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960)

Original 1958 Universal Studios theatrical teaser trailer for the United States theatrical release of the Hammer Films production of Terence Fisher’s “The Brides of Dracula.”

“For that ‘hot’ summer playing time!” Original 1960 Universal Studios exhibitors’ ad for “The Brides of Dracula.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/monster film host will present his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960), this Sat.; July 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1960 Hammer-Universal “Dracula” monster-horror masterpiece was directed by veteran Hammer director Terence Fisher.   Fisher’s other Hammer horror masterpieces include “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957), “Horror of Dracula” (1958), the latter Universal/Hammer screen adaptation of  “The Mummy” (1959), “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” (1960) and “The Gorgon” (1964).  Fisher’s 1960 Hammer “Dracula” entry was produced by veteran Hammer producers Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds and Anthony Nelson Keys.  Hinds also served in an uncredited position for co-writing the screenplay for “The Brides of Dracula”  (1960), with veteran Hammer screenwriters Jimmy Sangster, Edward Percy and Peter Bryan.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960) on Me-TV. He previously showcased Fisher’s classic 1960 Hammer-Universal “Dracula” horror masterpiece back in April 2011*, June 2012*, May 2013, June 2014, Feb. 2015, Dec. 2016 and Oct. 2017.  Sven’s April 2, 2011 big broadcast presentation of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960) also marked Sven/Rich Koz’s big coast-to-coast big broadcast debut on the airlanes of Me-TV, according to the Monster Kid Classic Horror Forum.

Who was in Terence Fisher’s Hammer-Universal production of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960)?

The players who appeared in Fisher’s 1960 Hammer-Universal production of “The Brides of Dracula” were Peter Cushing (as Dr. Van Helsing, the legendary Hammer horror personality previously played the role of Van Helsing opposite legendary Hammer horror personality Christopher Lee as Count Dracula in Fisher’s 1958 Hammer-Universal classic monster adaptation masterpiece, “Horror of Dracula” ), Martita Hunt (as Baroness Meinster), Yvonne Monlaur (as Marianne Danielle, Monlaur also appeared in the 1960 Hammer-Columbia adventure thriller with Christopher Lee, “Terror of the Tongs” (1960), Andree Melly (as Gina), Freda Jackson (as Greta), David Peel (as Baron Meinster), Miles Malleson (as Dr. Tobler, Malleson previously appeared in the role of the undertaker Marx in 1958’s “Horror of Dracula” with Cushing and Lee), Henry Oscar (as Herr Lang), Mona Washbourne (as Frau Lang), Victor Brooks (as Hans), Fred Johnson (as Cure), Michael Ripper (as a coachman),  Vera Cook (as the landlord’s wife), Marie Devereux (as a village girl) and Norman Pierce (as a landlord).

“Svengoolie” presents his big Independence Day broadcast of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be jumping for joy for his big Independence Day broadcast of a classic cult vampire-western masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big Independence Day broadcast of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966)

A snippet from the William Beaudine-Embassy production of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966), with John Carradine.

Original 1966 Embassy Pictures newspaper advertisement for “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will present his big broadcast of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966), this Sat.; July 4/Independence Day at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1966 “Dracula” monster-western combination was directed by veteran director William Beaudine.  Beaudine had a long directorial career lasting from 1915-76, working on numerous motion pictures and in the latter part of his career, television productions; according to IMDB. Beaudine’s nickname in the industry was known as “One-Shot” Beaudine, as the veteran director was known for completing low-budget productions in a quick amount of time with minimal retakes, according to Frank Miller’s Turner Classic Movies online article on “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966).

The screenplay for “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966) was written by veteran screenwriter Carl K. Hittleman and was produced by Carroll Case and his production firm, Circle Productions.  Beaudine’s 1966 Dracula-western entry was released theatrically by veteran film distribution executive Joseph E. Levine and his independent/art-house film distribution firm, Embassy Pictures; according to IMDB.  The production of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” was originally scheduled  as a 1961 production between Carl K. Hittleman, Carroll Case and Hal Roach Jr. (the son of veteran Hollywood film mogul Hal Roach); according to Ivan Spear’s 1961 BoxOffice magazine article.

This will mark Sven’s second big broadcast of “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966) on Me-TV.  He previously aired the 1966 Beaudine-Embassy monster/western entry as a big broadcast premiere back in June 2019.

Who was in William Beaudine’s “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Beaudine’s 1966 Embassy vampire western feature were John Carradine (as Count Dracula, the veteran horror actor also appeared in the role of Cruikshank in Earl Bellamy’s classic 1966 Universal feature-length “Munsters” monster comedy masterpiece, “Munster, Go Home!”), Melinda Casey (as Elizabeth “Betty” Bentley, Casey was credited under the name of Melinda Plowman), Chuck Courtney (as William “Billy the Kid” Bonney); Virginia Christine (as Eva Oster, Christine previously appeared in the role of Princess Ananka in Leslie Goodwins’ 1944 Universal classic “Mummy” monster masterpiece with Lon Chaney Jr., “The Mummy’s Curse” and in the role of the lady of the streets in Jean Yarbrough’s 1946 Universal classic thriller masterpiece with Rondo Hatton, “House of Horrors;” in addition to her numerous film and TV roles, she was also known for her role of “Mrs. Olson” in television commercials for Folgers Coffee); Charlita (as Nana), Harry Carey Jr.* (as Ben Dooley, the junior Carey appeared in numerous westerns throughout his screen career; Carey’s father; the senior Harry Carey* appeared in numerous films from 1910 until his death in 1948), Bing Russell (as Dan “Red” Thorpe), Walter Janovitz (as Franz Oster), George Cisar (as Joe Flake), Hannie Landman (as Lisa Oster), Olive Carey (as Dr. Henrietta Hull; she was the mother of the junior Harry Carey*), Roy Barcroft (as Sheriff Griffin), Marjorie Bennett (as Mary Ann Bentley), William Forrest (as “the real” James Underhill), Richard Reeves (as saloonkeeper Pete), Max Kleven (as Sandy Newman), William Challee (as station agent Tom), Jack Williams (as Duffy) and Lennie Geer (as Yancy).

“Svengoolie” presents his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast premiere of a classic Columbia Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy-adventure masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958)

Original 1958 Columbia Pictures theatrical trailer for the Ray Harryhausen–Nathan H. Juran Dynamation production of “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad,” introduced by Kathryn Grant.

“8th wonder of the screen!” Original 1958 Columbia Pictures theatrical poster artwork for the Ray Harryhausen–Nathan H. Juran Dynamation production of “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based classic creature/fantasy film host will present his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958), this Sat.; June 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1958 Columbia classic fantasy/adventure masterpiece was directed by veteran director Nathan Hertz Juran. Juran’s other fantasy masterpiece productions include “The Deadly Mantis” (1957), “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” (1958) and “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973).  The stop-motion creature/visual effects were done by veteran pioneering stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen with his “Dynamation” stop-motion effects process.

Harryhausen’s other classic stop-motion visual effect feature masterpieces include “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms” (1953), “It Came From Beneath the Sea” (1955), “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” (1956), “20 Million Miles to Earth” (1957), “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963), “First Men in the Moon” (1964), “The Valley of Gwangi” (1969) and “Clash of the Titans” (1981).  Harryhausen co-wrote the screenplay with veteran film and TV screenwriter Kenneth Kolb.

“The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” was produced by veteran producer Charles H. Schneer, who frequently collaborated with Harryhausen’s features.

In Sven’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, he previously aired “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958) as a Berwyn/Chicago big broadcast premiere on his hometown television station, WCIU-TV 26/”The U” back in March 2010, according to information from IMDB and in Jan. 2011 as a WCIU big broadcast; according to fellow super Svengoolie SvenPal David Fuentes’ official “Terror From Beyond the Dave” YouTube channel.

Who was in “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958)?

The players who appeared in the Ray Harryhausen-Nathan H. Juran Columbia classic Dynamation masterpiece production of “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1958) were Kerwin Mathews (as Sinbad), Kathryn Grant (as Princess Parisa), Richard Eyer (as Baronni the Genie), Torin Thatcher (as Sokurah the Magician), Virgilio Teixeira (as Ali), Harold Kasket (as Sultan), Nana DeHerrera (as Sadi), Alec Mango (as Caliph), Luis Guedes (as a crewman), Nino Falanga (as a gaunt sailor), Alfred Brown (as Harufa) and Danny Green (as Karim).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940), this Sat. on Me-TV (And today, June 16 is Sven’s 41st anniversary)!

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast premiere of a rare classic Columbia Pictures sci-fi thriller masterpiece.

Note: As of this writing, the original Columbia theatrical trailer to “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940) is unavailable.  Columbia/Sony has provided a “snippet” trailer on YouTube (by signing-in to YouTube to watch, due to YouTube’s parental advisory warning). -C.H.

Original 1940 Columbia Pictures theatrical poster artwork of Boris Karloff in “The Man with Nine Lives.”

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940)

The legendary Berywn/Chicago-based sci-fi/thriller classic film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940), this Sat.; June 20 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1940 rare Columbia classic sci-fi/thriller production was directed by veteran director Nick Grinde.  The screenplay for Grinde production of “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940) was written by veteran screenwriter-cinematographer-electrician Karl Brown.  Brown’s screenplay was based off of Harold Shumate’s original story idea.  “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940) was produced by veteran producer Wallace MacDonald and veteran Columbia executive producer Irving Briskin.

Who was in “The Man with Nine Lives” (1940)?

The players who appeared in Nick Grinde 1940 Columbia classic sci-fi/thriller masterpiece production of “The Man with Nine Lives” were Boris Karloff (as Dr. Leon Kravaal), Jo Ann Sayers (as Judith Blair), Roger Pryor (as Dr. Tim Mason), Stanley Brown (as Bob Adams), Byron Foulger (as Dr. Bassett), John Dilson (as John Hawthorne), Charles Trowbridge (as Dr. Harvey), Ernie Adams (as Pete Dagett), Hal Taliaferro (as Sheriff Stanton) and Bruce Bennett (in an uncredited role as a state trooper).

 

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Hammer Films–Universal Studios werewolf horror/creature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961)

Original 1961 Hammer Films/Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “The Curse of the Werewolf.”

Original 1961 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for the Terence Fisher–Hammer production of “The Curse of the Werewolf.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/creature/monster film host will present his big broadcast of “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961), this Sat., June  13 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1961 Hammer-Universal horror/creature entry was directed by veteran Hammer Films director Terence Fisher.  Fisher’s other classic Hammer horror masterpieces include “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957, with Hammer legends Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing), “Horror of Dracula” (1958), the Universal/Hammer rendition of  “The Mummy” (1959), “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” (1960) and “The Gorgon” (1964).

“The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961) was produced by veteran Hammer producers Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds and Anthony Nelson Keys.  Anthony Hinds also wrote the screenplay for Fisher’s 1961 Hammer-Universal werewolf creature production under the pseudonym of “John Elder.”  Hinds/Elder’s screenplay was adapted from Guy Endore’s 1933 novel, “Werewolf of Paris;” according to David Sterritt’s Turner Classic Movies online article on the Fisher’s 1961 Hammer-Universal horror entry.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “Curse of the Werewolf” (1961) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Fisher’s 1961 classic Hammer-Universal werewolf-creature-horror masterpiece back in Oct. 2011*, Nov. 2012*, Feb. 2013, Aug. 2013, June 2014, Aug. 2015, and April 2017.**

Who was in Terence Fisher’s Hammer-Universal production of “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961)?

The players who appeared in Terence Fisher’s Hammer-Universal production of “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961) were Oliver Reed (as Leon), Yvonne Romain (as a servant girl), Peter Sallis (as Don Enrique), Catherine Feller (as Cristina), Clifford Evans (as Alfredo), Anthony Dawson (as the Marques Siniestro), Josephine Llewellyn (as the Marquesa), David Conville (as Rico Gomez), Hira Talfrey (as Teresa), Richard Wordsworth (as a beggar), Joy Webster (as Isabel), Michael Ripper (as Old Soak) and Ewen Solon (as Don Fernando).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios monster masterpiece sequel.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

Latter Realart re-issue theatrical trailer for James Whale’s 1935 Universal production of “Bride of Frankenstein,” with Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff.

“The chill thriller of the century!” Original 1935 Universal Studios theatrical poster art for James Whale‘s “Bride of Frankenstein” with Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/horror film host will presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat., June 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The landmark 1935 Universal monster classic masterpiece sequel was directed by veteran studio director James Whale, who also directed the mammoth Universal classic monster masterpiece adaptation of “Frankenstein” (1931).  Whale’s other productions include his classic Universal screen thriller masterpiece adaptation of J.B. Priestley’s “The Old Dark House” (1932) and his classic Universal monster masterpiece adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933).

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, “Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus;” the screenplay for Whale’s 1935 classic Universal monster sequel masterpiece was written by veteran screenwriter William Hurlbut.  Hurlburt also wrote the screen adaptation with veteran screenwriter John L. Balderston.  “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) was produced by veteran producer Carl Laemmle Jr., the son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of Whale’s 1935 classic Universal monster masterpiece sequel on Me-TV.  He previously showcased “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) back in June 2011*, Sept. 2012*, April 2014, June 2015, April 2016, June 2017 and May 2019 (as part of Sven’s “Monstrous May” 2019 festival of classic Universal Studios “Frankenstein” monster feature masterpieces).

“A good cast is worth repeating!” Who was in “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)?

The players who appeared in Whale’s 1935 Universal production of “Bride of Frankenstein” were Elsa Lanchester (who played the dual roles of Mary Shelley and “the monster’s mate”), Boris Karloff (as Frankenstein’s monster), Colin Clive (as Henry Frankenstein), Valerie Hobson (as Elizabeth Frankenstein), Una O’Connor (as Minnie), Dwight Frye (as Karl Glutz), Douglas Walton (as Percy Shelley),  O.P. Heggie (as a Hermit), Ernest Thesiger (as Dr. Pretorius), young Billy Barty (in an uncredited role as a baby), young John Carradine (in an uncredited role as a hunter at the Hermit’s cabin),  E.E. Clive (as the Burgomaster), Gavin Gordon (as Lord Byron) and young Walter Brennan (in an uncredited role as a neighbor).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic fantasy creature feature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960)

Original Jack H. Harris (Jack H. Harris Enterprises)/Universal Studios theatrical release preview trailer for “Dinosaurus!” (1960).

“A boxoffice giant!” “Fabulous is the word for ‘Dinosaurus!'” Original 1960 Jack H. Harris/Universal Studios exhibitors’ trade advertisement for “Dinosaurus!“

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based creature feature film host will present his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960), this Sat.; May 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Dinosaurus!” (1960) was directed by veteran director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and was produced by veteran producer Jack H. Harris under the Fairview Productions moniker  Harris and the junior Yeaworth were known for their classic sci-fi/fantasy feature masterpiece productions, including “The Blob” (1958, with Steve McQueen and Aneta Corsaut) and “4D Man” (1959, with Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon and Patty Duke). The screenplay for “Dinosaurus!” was written by Dan E. Weisburd and Jean Yeaworth; the wife of Irwin S. Yeaworth Jr. The Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “Dinosaurus!” was released theatrically by Universal Studios in 1960; according to IMDB.

This will mark Sven’s second big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960) on Me-TV.  Sven previously showcased Jack H. Harris and Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.’s classic creature masterpiece CinemaScope feature as a big broadcast premiere back in April 2018.

Who was in the Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “Dinosaurus!” (1960)?

The players who appeared in the 1960 Jack H Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. classic fantasy creature feature masterpiece were Ward Ramsey (as Bart Thompson; this marked the debut screen role of Ramsey; he also appeared in Delbert Mann’s 1961 Universal comedy “Lover Come Back” with Doris Day and Rock Hudson and in J. Lee Thompson’s 1962 Universal screen drama-thriller adaptation of John D. MacDonald’s “Cape Fear” with Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck), Kristina Hanson (as Betty Piper, “Dinosaurus!” marked one of four screen appearances in Hanson’s brief acting career; she also appeared in a 1959 episode of “Bachelor Father,” a 1960 episode of “Tales of Wells Fargo” and in the 1979 Jonathan Kaplan crime drama, “Over the Edge”), Gregg Martell (as the Neanderthal, Martell later appeared in Edward Bernds‘ 1961 Columbia fantasy creature production of “Valley of the Dragons”), Paul Lukather (as Chuck, Lukather also appeared in Joseph Zito’s 1984 installment of Paramount’s “Friday the 13^th” horror film franchise series, “Friday the 13^th: The Final Chapter;” Lukather was also known for his voice-over roles in cartoons and video games, including the 1988-91 Hanna–Barbera “Scooby-Doo” spin-off; “A Pup Named Scooby-Doo” and the North American dub of Konami’s “Metal Gear Solid 2” game, under the editions of “Sons of Liberty” and “Substance”), Lucita Blain (as Chica), Alan Roberts (as Julio), James Logan (as T.J. O’Leary), Howard Dayton (as Mousey), Fred Engelberg (as Mike Hacker), Wayne C. Treadway (as Dumpy),  Jack Younger (as Jasper), Wilhelm Samuel (as a townsman) and a cameo appearance by Jack H. Harris (in an uncredited role as a tourist).

Memorial Day

 

 

In honor of Memorial Day, a rare 1929 Memorial Day remembrance trailer for theatrical screenings.  From the Gould collection/Prelinger Archives/Internet Archive.  Begins at the 0:05 mark.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Gargoyles” (1972), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic made-for-TV creature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Gargoyles” (1972)

Bernie Casey (as the main Gargoyle) and Jennifer Salt (as Diana Boley) in Bill Norton‘s “Gargoyles” (1972).

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based creature film host will present his big broadcast of “Gargoyles” (1972), this Sat.; May 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Award-winning horror classic!” Cover art for the out-of-print Hen’s Tooth Video DVD edition of “Gargoyles” (1972), featuring Bernie Casey.

The 1972 classic creature telefilm masterpiece was directed by Bill Norton, who was credited under the name of B.W.L. Norton.  Norton also directed also directed several episodes of “Tour of Duty” (from 1987-89), “SeaQuest: DSV” (two episodes in 1993) with Roy Scheider and the Sci-Fi Channel (pre- “SyFy”) miniseries adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (three episodes in 2001).   The teleplay for “Gargoyles” (1972) was written by the husband-and-wife screenwriting team of Stephen Karpf and Elinor Karpf.  Norton’s made-for-TV production of “Gargoyles” was produced by veteran producers Robert W. “Bob” Christiansen, Roger Gimbel and Rick Rosenberg.

“Gargoyles” was produced by Tomorrow Entertainment, the film production arm of General Electric; according to IMDB and Broadcasting (Broadcasting and Cable) Magazine; the production firm was set up by GE in 1970 for broadcast network features).  GE’s Tomorrow unit was also involved in Rankin/Bass Productions (a.k.a. Videocraft International); the famed animation studio that was founded by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass; the two were known for their classic “Animagic” stop-motion animation holiday masterpiece specials.  Norton’s made-for-TV creature featured premiered on the CBS television network as part of the “New CBS Tuesday Night Movies” on Nov. 21, 1972; according to IMDB and a 1972-73 production leaflet for Tomorrow Entertainment in Broadcasting Magazine.

This will mark Sven’s third big broadcast of “Gargoyles” (1972) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Bill Norton’s 1972 made-for-TV creature classic masterpiece back in May 2017 (as a big broadcast premiere) and Nov. 2018.

Who was in Bill Norton’s made-for-TV movie production of “Gargoyles” (1972)?

The players who appeared in Bill Norton’s made-for-TV movie production of “Gargoyles” (1972) were Bernie Casey (as the lead gargoyle, Casey previously played professional football for the San Francisco 49ers from 1961-66 and the Los Angeles Rams from 1967-68. Along with his poetry, artwork and numerous acting roles; Casey’s best-known acting roles include his role Vince in 1977’s “Ants!”/”It Happened at Lakewood Manor,” the role of CIA agent Leiter in 1983’s “Never Say Never Again,”  the role of U.N. Jeffferson in 1984’s “Revenge of the Nerds” and the role of Mr. Ryan in 1989’s “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”), Jennifer Salt (as Diana Boley; Salt previously appeared in the role of Annie in John Schlesinger’s 1969 drama, “Midnight Cowboy” and also appeared in the role of Eunice Tate in the 1977-81 Paul Junger Witt–Tony Thomas–Susan Harris ABC sitcom, “Soap”), Cornel Wilde (as Dr. Mercer Boley, Wilde previously appeared in the title role of Charles Vidor’s 1945 Columbia Pictures Technicolor biopic of composer Frédéric Chopin, “A Song to Remember;” Wilde also directed, produced and appeared in his own 1965 Paramount adventure drama, “The Naked Prey”), Woody Chambliss (as Uncle Willie, Chambliss was also known for his role of Woody Lathrop in the CBS television adaptation of “Gunsmoke;” he appeared in the role from 1966-75), Scott Glenn (as James Reeger), Grayson Hall (as Mrs. Parks), John Gruber (as Jesse), Mickey Alzola, Rock Walker and Greg Walker (the three aforementioned actors played other gargoyles in the 1972 made-for-TV feature), Timothy “Tim” Burns (as Morris Ray), Vic Perrin (in an uncredited role as the voice of the gargoyle, dubbing in Bernie Casey’s dialogue) and Jim Connell (as Buddy).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast presentation of a classic Universal Studios sci-fi insect monster-creature feature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957)

Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer element for “The Deadly Mantis.” Note: this edition does not contain titles.

Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “The Deadly Mantis.”

The legendary Berwyn-based sci-fi monster/creature film host will present his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957), this Sat.; May 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 classic Universal sci-fi creature-monster masterpiece was directed by veteran director Nathan Hertz Juran.  Hertz/Juran was also known for his numerous collaborations with veteran visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen and his classic “Dynamation” stop-motion masterpieces for Columbia Pictures, including  “20 Million Miles to Earth” (1957) and “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1959).  Juran’s other classic sci-fi masterpiece features include his Allied Artists (Monogram) production of “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” (1958) and his latter Universal monster production of “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973).  “The Deadly Mantis” was produced by veteran Universal producer William Alland, who also wrote the original story.  Alland’s story was adapted for the screen by veteran film and TV screenwriter Martin Berkeley.

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957) on Me-TV.  He previously broadcast Juran’s 1957 classic Universal sci-fi insect creature/monster masterpiece back in Jan. 2012*, Oct. 2012*, March 2013, May 2014, Nov. 2015 and Nov. 2017.

Who was in Nathan Hertz Juran’s Universal production of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957)?

The players who appeared in Nathan Hertz Juran’s 1957 classic Universal sci-fi creature/monster masterpiece production of “The Deadly Mantis” were Craig Stevens (as Col. Joe Parkman, Stevens went onto greater fame in Blake Edwards’ 1958-61 television crime drama series with Lola Albright and Herschel Bernardi; “Peter Gunn”), William Hopper (as Dr. Nedrick Jackson, Hopper went onto greater fame in the role of Paul Drake in the 1957-66 CBS television adaptation of Erle Stanley Gardner’s “Perry Mason” with Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale), Alix Talton (as Marge Blaine, the former Alice Talton reunited with William Hopper in the 1958 “Perry Mason” episode; “The Case of the Long-Legged Models”), Florenz Ames (as Prof. Anton Gunther), Donald Randolph (as Maj. Gen. Mark Ford), Floyd Simmons (as an Army Sergeant), Phil Harvey (as Lou, Harvey also appeared in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal fantasy creature feature with Jock Mahoney, Shawn Smith/Shirley Patterson and William Reynolds; “The Land Unknown”), Pat Conway (as Sgt. Pete Allen),  Marvin Miller (in an uncredited role as the opening narrator), Paul Smith (as a Corporal), Helen Jay (as Mrs. Farley), Bing Russell (in an uncredited role as a State Trooper) and Harry Tyler (as a Manhattan tunnel spectator).