“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Time Walker” (1982), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast premiere of a cult classic sci-fi/monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Time Walker” (1982)

Original 1982 New World Pictures (Roger Corman) theatrical release trailer for Tom Kennedy’s* “Time Walker.” Sidebar: As of this writing, the Shout! Factory/Scream Factory Blu-Ray edition of “Time Walker” (1982) is out of print, since only 1,000 copies were produced. –C.H.

“For eons, they traveled the galaxies. For centuries, one was trapped in a Pharaoh’s tomb. Now he is free!” Original 1982 New World Pictures (Roger Corman) theatrical poster artwork for Tom Kennedy’s* “Time Walker.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based sci-fi/monster film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “Time Walker” (1982), this Sat.; June 26 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1982 cult classic sci-fi/monster masterpiece production of “Time Walker” was directed by veteran editor-turned director Tom Kennedy*.  During his brief film and television career, Kennedy previously worked as an editor for  Theodore Gershuny’s cult classic horror-thriller masterpiece production for The Cannon Group with Patrick O’Neal; “Silent Night, Bloody Night” (1972).  Kennedy also worked as an editor for the syndicated children’s television series, “The Big Blue Marble” (1974-77) and for Marty Stouffer’s classic wildlife-nature documentary masterpiece hosted by Henry Fonda and narrated by Will Geer of “The Waltons” fame, “The Man Who Loved Bears” (1979), which was produced three years before Stouffer’s long-running critically-acclaimed nature/wildlife masterpiece series for Public Television, “Wild America” (1982-2005). 

Tom Kennedy’s* “Time Walker” (1982) was produced by veteran producer Dimitri Villard, along with Robert A. Shaheen and actor-screenwriter-producer Jason Williams.  Villard later served as producer on Randal Kleiser’s modern classic Disney live-action comedy/sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece with Joey Cramer, the vocal stylings of Paul Reubens (of “Pee-Wee Herman” fame), Veronica Cartwright,  Howard Hesseman (of “WKRP in Cincinnati” fame), Sarah Jessica Parker and Cliff De Young; “Flight of the Navigator” (1986). 

The original story concept for Kennedy’s cult classic sci-fi/monster masterpiece production of “Time Walker” (1982) was written by veteran screenwriter-producer Tom Friedman and actor-screenwriter-producer Jason Williams.  Veteran screenwriter Karen Levitt co-wrote the original screenplay for “Time Walker” with Friedman, which   Friedman and Williams’ original story idea. Friedman, Levitt and Williams later wrote the screenplay for the first two features in the “Danger Zone” action film trilogy series, Henry Vernon’s “The Danger Zone” (1987) and Geoffrey G. Bowers  “Danger Zone II: Reaper’s Revenge” (1989); Williams appeared in the role of Wade Olsen in all three “Danger Zone” features.

“Time Walker” (1982) was released through veteran director/producer/distributor Roger Corman’s independent distribution firm, New World Pictures; according to the American Film Institute’s database entry on Tom Kennedy’s* 1982 cult classic sci-fi/monster/fantasy masterpiece production.  Corman launched New World Pictures in 1970, according to Susan King’s 1995 Los Angeles Times retrospective article on the veteran director/producer/distributor.  Alongside his earlier feature film successes for Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s American-International Pictures, some of Corman’s best-known classic mammoth New World classic masterpiece features that he distributed include  Paul Bartel’s “Death Race 2000” (1975, with David Carradine,  Simone Griffeth, young Sylvester Stallone and legendary Los Angeles radio disc jockey “The Real” Don Steele), one of Ron Howard (of “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Happy Days” fame)’s early directorial  features, “Grand Theft Auto” (1977, with Howard, Nancy Morgan, Marion Ross of “Happy Days” fame, Clint Howard and “The Real” Don Steele) and Allan Arkush and Joe Dante’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” (1979, with legendary rock group The Ramones; along with P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten and “The Real” Don Steele).

Who was in “Time Walker” (1982)?

The players who appeared in the Roger Corman/New World/Tom Kennedy* cult classic sci-fi/horror masterpiece production of “Time Walker” (1982) were Ben Murphy (as Prof. Douglas McCadden), Nina Axelrod (as Susie Fuller), Shari Belafonte (as Linda Flores, Shari Belafonte received screen credit under the name of Shari Belafonte-Harper), young Don LaFontaine (as a reporter), Kevin Brophy (as Peter Sharpe), Austin Stoker (as Dr. Ken Melrose), Robert “Bob” Random (as Jack Parker), James Karen (as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore), Sam Chew Jr. (as Dr. Bruce Serrano), Gerard Prendergast (as Greg Hauser), Antoinette Bower (as Dr. Hayworth), Darwin Joston (as Lt. Plummer), Greta Blackburn (as Sherri), John Lavachielli (as Bill Vogler), Clint Young (as Capt. Willoughby), Gary Dubin (as Michael Goldstein), Greta Stapf (as Ellen Winters), a cameo on-screen appearance by Dimitri Villard (as a reporter) and Ken Gibbel (as Courtney).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Curse of the Undead” (1959), this Sat. on Me-TV (And Silver Screen Reflections’ commemoration of Sven/Rich Koz’s 42nd anniversary)!

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios ”vampire western” monster/horror masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Curse of the Undead” (1959)

Original 1959 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Curse of the Undead.”

“His body is an empty shell that hides a lustful friend!” Original 1959 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Curse of the Undead.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based classic monster/horror film host will present his big broadcast of “Curse of the Undead” (1959) this Sat., June 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1959 Universal monster/horror/vampire western masterpiece was directed by veteran film and TV director Edward Dein.  One year after “Curse of the Undead,” Dein directed the classic Universal sci-fi/fantasy/creature masterpiece production of “The Leech Woman” (1960) with  Coleen Gray, Estelle Hemsley, Kim Hamilton, Grant Williams, Phillip Terry, Gloria Talbott and Paul Thompson.  Dein later directed 14 episodes of the Warner Bros./ABC television detective series, “Hawaiian Eye” with Poncie Ponce, Connie Stevens and Robert Conrad (Dien directed his episodes of Warners’ “Hawaiian Eye” from 1959-62).  Dein also directed two episodes of the CBS television western-fantasy masterpiece series, “The Wild Wild West” (“The Night of the Freebooters” and “The Night of the Two-Legged Buffalo,” both were produced in 1966) and three episodes of the Stephen J. Cannell-Universal Studios-NBC television wartime drama series with Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore Jr., Dirk Blocker, W.K. Stratton, Jeff MacKay, Larry Manetti and young John Larroquette;  “Baa Baa Black Sheep/Black Sheep Squadron.” (Dein filmed his three episodes from 1977-78).

“Curse of the Undead” (1959) was produced by veteran Universal Studios feature film music department supervisor Joseph Gershenson.  Gershenson supervised the source orchestral music soundtrack scores for Jack Arnold’s classic Universal mammoth monster masterpiece with Julie Adams, Ricou Browning, Ben Chapman, Richard Carlson, Richard Denning, Nestor Paiva and Whit Bissell, “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) and Orson Welles’ classic Universal film noir-drama masterpiece adaptation of Whit Masterson’s “Badge of Evil;” “Touch of Evil” (1958) with Janet Leigh, Welles, Charlton Heston, Joanna Moore, young Dennis Weaver and Ray Collins.

In addition to directing the classic 1959 Universal vampire western/monster/horror masterpiece, Edward Dein co-wrote the original screenplay for “Curse of the Undead” (1958) with his wife, Mildred Dein.

This will mark Sven’s fourth big broadcast of “Curse of the Undead” (1959) on Me-TV. He previously showcased the classic 1959 Universal monster/horror/vampire western masterpiece back in Oct. 2013 as a big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere, Aug. 2014 and Aug. 2017.

“Svengoolie” presents his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “How to Make a Monster” (1958), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast premiere of a classic American-International Pictures monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “How to Make a Monster” (1958)

Theatrical trailer for Herbert L. Strock’s American-International production of “How to Make a Monster” (1958).

“It will scare the living ‘yell’ out of you!” Original 1958 American-International Pictures (AIP) theatrical poster art for Herbert L. Strock’s production of “How to Make a Monster.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “How to Make a Monster” (1958), this Sat.; June 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1958 production of “How to Make a Monster” was directed by veteran editor-turned producer/director Herbert L. Strock.  In addition to “How to Make a Monster” (1958), some of Strock’s best-known productions include his classic United Artists 3-D sci-fi masterpiece production of “Gog” (1954, with Constance Dowling, Richard Egan, William Schallert and Philip Van Zandt) and his  classic American-International monster/horror masterpiece productions of “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein” (1957, with Whit Bissell, Phyllis Coates and George Lynn) and “Blood of Dracula” (1957, with Sandra Harrison, Louise Lewis, Gail Ganley and Jerry Blaine).  He also directed the cult classic horror masterpiece, which was later famously riffed on  “Mystery Science Theater 3000” in 1989 as ep. #106, “The Crawling Hand” (1963, with Allison Hayes of 1958’s “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” fame, a pre-“Gilligan’s Island” Alan Hale Jr., Arline Judge, Richard Arlen, Kent Taylor and Peter Breck).  Strock later co-directed scenes for Richard Shorr’s horror-comedy production of “Witches’ Brew” (1980, with Teri Garr, Lana Turner and Richard Benjamin).

“How to Make a Monster” (1958) was produced by veteran producer Herman Cohen.  Alongside “How to Make a Monster,” Cohen also produced Strock’s classic mammoth American-International monster masterpiece production of “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein” (1957), Gene Fowler Jr.’s classic mammoth American-International monster masterpiece production of “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” (1957) with young Michael Landon, later of “Bonanza,” the NBC television adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie” and “Highway to Heaven” fame; Arthur Crabtree’s classic mammoth British “Hypnovista” horror-mystery masterpiece with young Michael Gough, “Horrors of the Black Museum” (1959, released theatrically in Great Britain by Nat Cohen and Stuart Levy, released in the United States by American-International), Jim O’Connolly’s classic mammoth Columbia Pictures horror-thriller-mystery masterpiece with Joan Crawford, Ty Hardin, Diana Dors, Judy Geeson and Michael Gough, “Berserk!” (1967) and Freddie Francis’ cult classic mammoth Warner Bros. creature-horror-thriller masterpiece, “Trog” (1970) with Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Kim Braden, Bernard Kay and a pre-“Keeping Up Appearances” David Griffin; Francis’ production of “Trog” for Warners marked one of Joan Crawford’s final feature film appearances.

Herman Cohen also co-wrote the screenplay and original story treatment idea for “How to Make a Monster” (1958) with veteran screenwriter Aben Kandel; Kandel received screen credit under the pseudonym of Kenneth Langtry.  Kandel/Langtry also wrote the screenplays for “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” (1957, under the pseudonym of Ralph Thornton), “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein” (1957, under the pseudonym of Langtry),  “Horrors of the Black Museum” (1958), “Blood of Dracula” (1958, under the pseudonym of Thornton), “Berserk!” (1967) and “Trog” (1970).

“Let’s talk about the fellow in the middle!” And again, Sam & Jim are not standing near “Zalman T. Tombstone!” Original 1958 American-International Pictures exhibitors’ ad featuring AIP founders Samuel Z. Arkoff (in a rare non-cigar photo) and James H. Nicholson for the success of their 1958 releases, including Herbert L. Strock’s production of “How to Make a Monster.”.

Strock’s classic 1957 monster masterpiece was released through American-International Pictures (AIP); the independent distribution firm that was established by Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson in 1954, according to the Samuel Z. Arkoff papers collection housed at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.   AIP was acquired by Filmways in 1979, which was later acquired by Orion Pictures in 1982.  Orion (along with the majority of the AIP/Filmways holdings)* was later sold to the present incarnation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1997.  Following MGM’s revival of the “Orion Pictures” moniker, the studio recently revived the “American-International Pictures” (AIP) moniker.  The current incarnation of MGM owns the AIP, Filmways and Orion trademarks.  The AIP release of “How to Make a Monster” (1958) was produced under the “Sunset Productions” moniker, according to the American Film Institute.

In Svengoolie/Rich Koz’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, Illinois; the legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/monster film host showcased Strock’s classic 1958 mammoth American-International monster masterpiece production as a big Berwyn/Chicago broadcast premiere during his days as the “Son of Svengoolie” on WFLD/32 back in Aug. 1980; according to Berwyn/Chicago television archivist Rick Klein’s official “FuzzyMemoriesTV: The Museum of Classic Chicago Television” YouTube channel.

Who was in “How to Make a Monster” (1958)?

The players who appeared in Herbert L. Strock’s classic American-International Pictures (AIP) mammoth monster masterpiece production of “How to Make a Monster” (1958) were Gary Conway (as Tony Mantell/the “Teenage Frankenstein”), Gary Clarke (as Larry Drake/the “Teenage Werewolf”), Robert H. Harris (as Pete Dumond), Paul Brinegar (as Rivero), Malcolm Atterbury (as Richards), Dennis Cross (as Monahan), Morris Ankrum (as Police Capt. Hancock), Walter Reed (as Det. Thompson), Paul Maxwell (as Jeff Clayton), Eddie Marr (as John Nixon), Heather Ames (as Arlene Dow), Robert Shayne (as Gary Droz), Rodd Dana (as a lab technician, Dana received screen credit under the name of “Rod Dana”), Jaclyn Hellman (as Jane, Hellman received screen credit under the name of Jacqueline Ebeier), Paulene Myers (as Millie), Joan Chandler (as Marilyn), Thomas Browne Henry (as Martin Brace), John Phillips** (as Det. Jones), John Ashley (as himself) and a cameo appearance by producer Herman Cohen (in an uncredited role as a director in the studio projection room).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios sci-fi creature masterpiece with many familiar faces.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955)

Original 1955 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Cult of the Cobra” (1955).

Original 1955 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “Cult of the Cobra.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based sci-fi/creature film host will present his big broadcast of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) this Sat., June 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1955 Universal sci-fi/creature/fantasy masterpiece production was directed by veteran editor/film & TV director Francis D. Lyon.  Lyon previously worked as an editorial department official on Robert Rossen’s classic critically-acclaimed film noir/drama/boxing masterpiece with John Garfield and Lilli Palmer, “Body and Soul” (1947).  Lyons also directed four episodes of the classic long-running CBS television masterpiece adaptation of Erle Stanley Gardner’s “Perry Mason” with Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper and William Talman (Lyon directed four episodes in 1962) and the cult classic feature film horror-thriller masterpiece for National Telefilm Associates (NTA)’s World Entertainment Corporation moniker with Virginia Mayo, Hugh Marlowe and Scott Brady; “Castle of Evil” (1966).  Lyon’s production of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) was produced by veteran assistant director-turned-producer-turned production executive Howard Pine.  The same year that he produced “Cult of the Cobra,” Pine also produced Abner Biberman’s classic Universal film noir-drama masterpiece production of “Running Wild” (1955) with Mamie Van Doren, Keenan Wynn and William Campbell.  In the latter part of his film career, Pine served as a unit production manager for John G. Avildsen’s modern classic Columbia Pictures action-drama masterpiece with Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Ralph Macchio and Elisabeth Shue; “The Karate Kid” (1984).

The original story idea for Lyon’s classic Universal sci-fi/creature/fantasy masterpiece production of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) was written by veteran film and TV producer Jerry Davis.  Davis’ original story treatment for “Cult of the Cobra” was adapted into a screenplay by veteran screenwriters Richard Collins and Cecil Maiden.

This will mark Sven’s fifth big coast-to-coast broadcast of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Lyon’s classic 1955 Universal sci-fi/creature/fantasy masterpiece back in Jan. 2013, Oct. 2013, June 2015, and July 2016.

In Sven/Rich Koz’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago during his days as the “Son of Svengoolie” from 1979-86, (Son of) Sven previously showcased Lyon’s classic Universal sci-fi/creature/fantasy production of “Cult of the Cobra: (1955) as a Berwyn/Chicago big broadcast on WFLD/32 back in May 1980, according to Berwyn/Chicago television archivist Rick Klein’s “FuzzyMemoriesTV: The Museum of Classic Chicago Television” official YouTube site.  Also in Sven/Rich Koz’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, Svengoolie also aired “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) as a WCIU-TV 26/”The U”* big Berwyn/Chicago broadcast back in Jan. 1997, according to IMDB.

Who was in “Cult of the Cobra” (1955)?

The players who appeared in Francis D. Lyon’s classic Universal sci-fi/creature/fantasy masterpiece production of “Cult of the Cobra” (1955) were Faith Domergue (as Lisa Moya), Richard Long (as Paul Able), David Janssen (as Rico Nardi), Marshall Thompson (as Tom Markle), Kathleen Hughes (as Julia Thompson), Jack Kelly (as Carl Turner), Edward Platt (in an uncredited role as a Lamian threatening death), William Reynolds (as Pete Norton), Olan Soule (as Maj. Martin Fielding), Myrna Hansen (as Marian Sheehan), Leonard Strong (as Daru), James Dobson (as Cpl. Nick Hommel), Walter Coy (as a Police Inspector), Ruth Carlsson and Carl Carlsson (as cult dancers, credited under the name of the Carlssons),  Helen Wallace (as Mrs. Weber), Mary Alan Hokanson (as an Army Nurse), John Halloran (as a Lamian High Priest) and Alan Reynolds (as Capt. Steve Williams).

Memorial Day

In honor/remembrance of Memorial Day: A Memorial Day post from the author/writer of “Silver Screen Reflections” to honor and remember our brave servicepeople who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. –C.H.

Circa 1944: An unknown United States Army Signal Corps combat cinematographer filming with the Cunningham combat camera in the Pacific during World War II. The camera was developed by RKO Radio Pictures camera machine department department head Harry Cunningham, according to the American Society of Cinematographers.  The Cunningham combat camera design was noted as one of the first modern combat cinematography cameras at the time.  

 

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945, an “Inner Sanctum” mystery), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of classic Universal Studios mystery-thriller masterpiece from a mystery novel series.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945, an “Inner Sanctum” mystery)

Truncated trailer for Harold Young’s classic Universal Studios “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller masterpiece production of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) with Lon Chaney Jr. Note:  The altered trailer was re-purposed by Universal’s rival, Columbia Pictures’ Screen Gems television unit; Universal leased the TV syndication licensing rights to the pre-1948 Universal Studios sound feature film library to rival Columbia/Screen Gems in 1957, notably for the classic Universal monster/horror/thriller/mystery feature film masterpieces in the  “Shock!” and “Son of Shock!” TV film syndication packages (with the 1955-60 Screen Gems TV variant of the Columbia opening/closing logo ).  The television rights to the pre-1948 Universal sound features reverted back to Universal/MCA in 1971. –C.H.

“The screen’s newest ‘Inner Sanctum’ mystery!” Original 1945 Universal Studios theatrical poster art for “The Frozen Ghost” with Lon Chaney Jr.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based thriller/mystery film host will present his big broadcast of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) from Universal’s “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller series, this Sat.; May 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1945 Universal “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller masterpiece adaptation was directed by veteran feature film editor-director Harold Young.  Young also directed the classic Universal mammoth “Mummy” monster masterpiece installment, The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942, with  Lon Chaney Jr., Elyse Knox, Turhan Bey, George Zucco, Dick Foran and Wallace Ford).  Young later directed the live-action segments for Walt Disney’s classic mammoth cartoon/live-action masterpiece, “The Three Caballeros” (1944, released through RKO Radio Pictures, which distributed Disney’s productions theatrically at the time).   

Young’s production of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) was produced by veteran Universal producer Will Cowan.  Cowan was known for producing numerous Universal short subject productions for theatrical release throughout his career, including Universal’s classic mammoth 3-D musical short subject masterpiece with legendary crooner Nat “King” Cole and orchestral composer Russ Morgan, “Nat ‘King’ Cole and Russ Morgan and His Orchestra” (1953); Cowan’s 1953 production with Cole and Morgan was the studio’s first live-action 3-D theatrical short subject production.  Cowan’s feature-length Universal involvements include his classic studio mammoth creatur-thriller  masterpiece production of “The Thing That Couldn’t Die” (1958) with William Reynolds, Andra Martin and Jeffrey Stone and  the studio’s classic rock n’ roll/jazz music revue masterpiece of “The Big Beat” (1958) with legends Fats Domino, Rose Marie, The Mills Brothers, The Diamonds, Cal Tjader, The Del-Vikings, young Vince Guaraldi (Guaraldi later composed the music for Charles M. Schultz’s classic Charlie Brown/Peanuts animated television masterpiece specials, beginning in 1965 until his death in 1976) and Hans Conreid.   The original story idea for “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) was written by veteran screenwriters Harrison Carter and Henry Sucher.  Sucher, along with veteran screenwriters Luci Ward and Bernard Schubert wrote the screenplay adaptation of the “The Frozen Ghost.”

Young’s production of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) was the fourth Universal “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller masterpiece feature production in the series.  The other Universal “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller feature film masterpieces were “Calling Dr. Death” (1943, directed by Reginald Le Borg), “Weird Woman” (1944, directed by Le Borg), “Dead Man’s Eyes” (1944, directed by Le Borg), “Strange Confession” (1945, directed by John Hoffman) and “Pillow of Death” (1945, directed by Wallace Fox).  The Universal “Inner Sanctum” films were based off of the “Inner Sanctum” mystery novel series published by Simon & Schuster.   In addition to the Universal “Inner Sanctum” film franchise series, the Simon & Schuster “Inner Sanctum” mystery novels also inspired an “Inner Sanctum” radio mystery-thriller-drama series which lasted from 1941-1952 on the Blue Network/ABC Radio Network and on the CBS Radio Network; according to Ivan G. Shreve Jr.’s retrospective article on the “Inner Sanctum” radio series for the classic radio re-issue recording firm, Radio Spirits.  A short-lived “Inner Sanctum TV series was syndicated on local television stations throughout the United States.  The aforementioned syndicated “Inner Sanctum” television series was distributed to stations by NBC’s syndication unit, according to IMDB.

This will mark Svengooliie’s third coast-to-coast big broadcast of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) on Me-TV. He previously showcased Young’s classic 1945 Universal “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller installment with the junior Chaney back in Sept. 2016, which also marked the debut of the legendary Sven song/music video with legendary singer Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the “Svengoolie Stomp” and in Dec. 2017.

Who was in the classic Universal “Inner Sanctum” mystery-thriller production of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945)?

The players who appeared in Harold Young’s classic Universal “Inner Sanctum”  mystery-thriller masterpiece production of “The Frozen Ghost” (1945) were Lon Chaney Jr. (as Alex Gregor, a.k.a. “Gregor the Great”), Evelyn Ankers (as Maura Daniel), Milburn Stone (as George Keene), Douglass Dumbrille (as Inspector Brant), Martin Kosleck (as Rudi Polden), Dennis Moore (in an uncredited role as a radio show announcer),  Elena Verdugo (as Nina Coudreau), Tala Birell (as Mme. Valerie Monet), Arthur Hohl (as a skeptic), Helena Phillips Evans (in an uncredited role as an audience member), Wilbur Mack (in an uncredited role as an audience member), Bobby Barber (I an uncredited role as an audience member) and David Hoffman (in an uncredited role as the “Spirit of the Inner Sanctum”).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “King Kong Escapes” (1967), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Toho Studios–Universal Studios mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “King Kong Escapes” (1967)

Original Toho Studios theatrical trailer for the Japanese theatrical release of Ishirô Honda’s classic mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece, “King Kong Escapes” (1967). Universal Studios handled the North American theatrical release of Honda’s production.

Original Toho Studios theatrical poster artwork for the Japanese theatrical release of Ishirô Honda’s classic mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece, “King Kong Escapes” (1967). Universal Studios handled the North American theatrical release of Honda’s production in 1968.

The legendry Berwyn/Chicago-based creature film host will present his big broadcast of “King Kong Escapes” (1967) this Sat., May 22 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

Co-produced by Toho Studios of Japan and released in the states by Universal Studios, the classic 1967 mammoth kaiju creature feature film masterpiece was directed by veteran Toho Studios director Ishirô Honda, who received screen credit in the film under the name of Inoshiro Honda.  Honda’s best known classic mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece productions for Toho Studios of Japan include “Gojira”/”Godzilla” (1954, released/re-purposed in 1956 as “Godzilla: King of the Monsters!” in the United States with Raymond Burr in the North American dub); “Rodan“ (1956), “Mothra” (1961), “King Kong vs. Godzilla” (1962), “Mothra vs. Godzilla” (1964, released in the United States by Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s American-International Pictures under the title of “Godzilla vs. the Thing”), “Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster” (1964), “Frankenstein vs. Baragon” (1965), “The War of the Gargantuas” (1966), “Destroy All Monsters” (1968), “All Monsters Attack” (1969, a.k.a. “Godzilla’s Revenge”) and “Terror of Mechagodzilla” (1975).

Honda’s classic 1967 Toho Studios/Universal mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece was produced by veteran Toho Studios producer Tomoyuki Tanaka.  Alongside producing the majority of Honda’s classic mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece productions, Tanaka also served as producer for Akira Kurosawa’s classic mammoth Japanese samurai drama masterpiece with Toshirô Mifune for Toho Studios, “Yojimbo” (1961).  The North American dub of “King Kong Escapes” was produced for Universal Studios by veteran producer Arthur Rankin Jr.  Rankin was known for working with veteran producer Jules Bass on their numerous classic mammoth “Animagic” stop-motion animation holiday television and feature film productions under the name of Rankin/Bass Productions (a.k.a. “Videocraft International”), including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964) and their classic mammoth Halloween/horror/comedy stop-motion Animagic feature film masterpiece released through Joseph E. Levine’s Embassy Pictures with the vocal characterizations of silver screen horror legend Boris Karloff and comedian legend Phyllis Diller, “Mad Monster Party?” (1967). The North American dub of “King Kong Escapes” (1967) was a joint collaboration between Toho Studios of Japan, Rankin/Bass Productions and Universal Studios.

The screenplay for Honda’s classic mammoth 1967 kaiju creature masterpiece was written by veteran Toho Studios screenwriter Takeshi Kimura, who received screen credit under the pseudonym of Kaoru Mabuchi.  Kimura previously wrote the screenplay for Ishirô Honda’s classic mammoth Toho Studios sci-fi/mystery masterpiece, “The H-Man” (1958, released theatrically in the United States by Columbia Pictures).  Mabuchi also wrote the screenplay for the latter Toho Studios classic mammoth kaiju creature masterpieces, including “Destroy All Monsters” (1968, under the pseudonym of Mabuchi), “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” (1971, Mabuchi), “Godzilla vs. Gigan” (1972) and “Godzilla vs. Megalon” (1973).

Kimura’s screenplay was partially inspired by screenwriter Edgar Wallace. Wallace wrote the screenplay for the original Ernest B. Schoedsack– Merian C. Cooper–Willis O’Brien–David O. Selznick–RKO Radio Pictures* classic mammoth stop-motion creature/fantasy masterpiece, “King Kong” (1933), which featured Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Noble Johnson, Victor Wong, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher and the “eighth wonder of the world,” Kong!

This will mark Svengoolie’s fourth big broadcast of Ishirô Honda’s classic mammoth 1967 Toho Studios/Universal kaiju creature masterpiece production on Me-TV.  He previously showcased “King Kong Escapes” (1967) back in June 2013 (as a big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere), Jan. 2014 and Jan. 2016 (Fun Fact: I recall that Sven’s big Jan. 2016 Me-TV broadcast of “King Kong Escapes” was shown on my 28^th Birthday back on Jan. 16, 2016)! –C.H.

Who was in Ishirô Honda’s classic Toho Studios/Universal Studios mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece production of “King Kong Escapes” (1967)?

The players who appeared in Ishirô Honda’s classic Toho Studios/Universal mammoth kaiju creature masterpiece production of “King Kong Escapes” (1967) were veteran stunt performer Haruo Nakajima (in the “King Kong” suit), Yû Sekita (in the Mecha-Kong/Gorosaurus suits), Rhodes Reason (as Cmdr. Carl Nelson), Mie Hama (as Madame Piranha, a.k.a. “Madame X”**), Linda Miller (as Lt. Susan Watson), Akira Takarada (as Lt. Cmdr. Jiro Nomura), Hideyo Amamoto (as Dr. Who***), credited under the name of Eisei Amamoto), Yoshifumi Tajima, Shôichi Hirose, Susumu Kurobe, Nadao Kirino, Tôru Ibuki and Kazuo Suzuki (as henchmen); Yasuhisa Tsutsumi (as a General), Ikio Sawamura (as a Mondo Islander), Tadashi Okabe and Seishirô Kuno (as soldiers);  Andrew Hughes (as a United Nations reporter), the vocal stylings of Paul Frees (for the  dubbing of Hideyo/Eisei Amamoto’s characterization of Dr. Who***), the vocal stylings of Julie Bennett (for the dubbing of various characters) and the vocal stylings of David de Keyser (for the dubbing of various characters).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Fiend Without a Face” (1958), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast premiere of a classic sci-fi creature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Fiend Without A Face” (1958)

Original 1958 theatrical trailer for the Arthur Crabtree*-Richard Gordon production of “Fiend Without A Face,” originally released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in the United States. Sidebar: For our fellow super SvenPals who have not seen ”Fiend Without A Face” (1958); on the advice of Sven’s recent advertisement, we advise our fellow super SvenPals not to any spoilers for the title creature in the film, you will have to see the entire title creature for yourself during Sven’s big broadcast premiere this Sven Sat.!

“New horrors! Mad science spawns evil fiends!” Original 1958 theatrical trailer for the Arthur Crabtree*-Richard Gordon production of “Fiend Without A Face,” originally released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based sci-fi/creature film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “Fiend Without A Face” (1958), this Sat.; May 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1958 classic sci-fi/creature masterpiece production was directed by veteran British cinematographer/film and television director Arthur Crabtree*.  Some of Crabtree’s* best known productions throughout his film and television career include directing series episodes of the classic mammoth British television mystery masterpiece series with Boris Karloff, “Colonel March of Scotland Yard” (Crabtree worked on the series from 1955-56, “Colonel  March of Scotland Yard” was syndicated for local television stations in the United States by Official Films); according to additional details from IMDB. The same year that he worked on his classic mammoth sci-fi/creature masterpiece feature of “Fiend Without a Face” (1958) Crabtree also worked on 12 episodes of the classic Columbia Pictures/Screen Gems syndicated television masterpiece adaptation of Sir Walter Scott’s novel of Wilfred of Ivanhoe, “Ivanhoe” in 1958 with young Roger Moore in the title role.   One year after “Fiend Without A Face,” Crabtree directed the classic mammoth British “Hypnovista” horror-mystery masterpiece with young Michael Gough, “Horrors of the Black Museum” (1959, released theatrically in Great Britain by Nat Cohen and Stuart Levy; released in the United States by Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s distribution firm, American-International Pictures).

Veteran producer/distributor Richard Gordon served as executive producer of Crabtree’s* production of “Fiend Without a Face” (1958).  Gordon later served as executive producer of Lindsay Shonteff’s cult classic thriller feature masterpiece production of “Devil Doll” (1964) with Bryant Haliday, Yvonne Romain, William Sylvester and the vocal stylings of Sadie Corre.  Veteran producer John Croydon also produced the 1958 Gordon-Crabtree* production of “Fiend Without a Face.”  Croydon later served as the producer Ian Curteis’s classic sci-fi/horror masterpiece production with Mary Peach and Norman Wooland, “The Projected Man” (1966, released in the United States by Universal Studios in 1967).  Veteran producer/screenwriter Ronald Kinnoch served as co-producer and veteran/producer screenwriter  Charles F. Vetter also served in an uncredited role an executive producer in the Gordon/Crabtree* production of “Fiend Without a Face.”  Both Kinnoch and Vetter previously co-wrote the screenplay for the cult classic Gordon/Shonteff thriller masterpiece production of “Devil Doll” (1964) with veteran author Frederick Escreet Smith (Kinnoch received credit under the pseudonym of George Barclay for the 1964 production of “Devil Doll,” Lance Z. Hargreaves received credit under the pseudonym of Lance Z. Hargreaves for the 1964 production of “Devil Doll”).

Kinnoch/Barclay previously produced  Wolf Rilla’s classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) sci-fi/horror/thriller masterpiece with George Sanders, Barbara Shelley,  Michael Gwynn and Martin Stephens; “Village of the Damned” (1960, adapted from  John Wyndham/John Harris’ novel, “The Midwich Cuckoos;” Kinnoch/Barclay co-wrote the screenplay adaptation of “Village of the Damned” with veteran screenwriter  Stirling Silliphant). Charles F. Vetter previously produced Robert Day’s classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) British sci-fi masterpiece production of “First Man Into Space” (1959, with Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi and Bill Edwards).

“The unusual pipe found in the tomb of the murdered mayor provides a clue for Marshall Thompson!” Original 1958 tinted lobby card/publicity photo of Marshall Thompson for the Arthur Crabtree*-Richard Gordon production of “Fiend Without A Face.” originally released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

The screenplay for the Gordon/Crabtree* cult classic sci-fi/creature masterpiece production of “Fiend Without a Face” (1958) was written by veteran screenwriter Herbert J. Leder.  Leder’s screenplay was adapted from an original story by veteran author Amelia Reynolds Long. Long’s original story was titled “The Thought Monster.”

“Fiend Without a Face” (1958) was released theatrically throughout Great Britain via Eros Films Ltd., the company was founded by  Phil and Sid Hyams; according to IMDB.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) handled the North American theatrical distribution/releasing rights to “Fiend Without a Face.”  The theatrical re-issue, television syndication and home entertainment licensing rights to “Fiend Without a Face” (1958) would later revert to Richard Gordon’s Gordon Films, Inc. (under the estate of Richard Gordon since Gordon’s death in 2011); according to veteran film distributor Kit Parker’s retrospective on veteran film producer Gordon.

Who was in the Richard Gordon-Arthur Crabtree* classic sci-fi/horror masterpiece production of “Fiend Without a Face” (1958)?

The players who appeared in the Richard Gordon-Arthur Crabtree* classic sci-fi/horror masterpiece production of “Fiend Without a Face” were Marshall Thompson (as Maj. Cummings), Kim Parker (as Barbara Griselle), Kynaston Reeves (as Prof. R.E. Walgate), Stanley Maxted (as Col. Butler), Terence “Terry” Kilburn (as Capt. Al Chester), James Dyrenforth (as the Mayor), Robert MacKenzie (as Constable Gibbons), Peter Madden (as Dr. Bradley), Gil Winfield (as Dr. Warren), Michael Balfour (as Sgt. Kasper), Lala Lloyd (as Amelia Adams), Shane Cordell (as a Nurse), Launce Maraschal (as Melville), E. Kerrigan Prescott (as an Atomic Engineer) and R. Meadows White (as Ben Adams).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “From Hell It Came” (1957), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast premiere of a classic Allied Artists creature-fantasy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “From Hell It Came” (1957)

Original 1957 Allied Artists theatrical release trailer for “From Hell It Came.”

“Frightmare!” “Created by a curse!” Original 1957 Allied Artists theatrical poster artwork for “From Hell It Came.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “From Hell It Came” (1957), this Sat.; May 8 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 classic Allied Artists fantasy-creature masterpiece was directed by veteran feature film and television editor Dan Milner.  Milner previously directed the independent crime drama feature film production of “The Fighting Coward” (1935) with Ray Walker, Joan Woodbury, and William Farnum and in the latter part of his career, he directed and edited the cult classic creature masterpiece production of “The Phantom From 10,000 Leagues” (1955) with Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen for Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s American-International Pictures (“The Phantom From 10,000 Leagues” was one of the early AIP features released under Arkoff and Nicholson’s predecessor name for the distribution company, American Releasing Corporation).  Milner also edited 18 episodes the latter modern Al Brodax–King Features Syndicate/Hearst television syndicated animated cartoon adaptations of “Popeye the Sailor Man” (1960) and edited 52 of the animated “Bozo: The World’s Most Famous Clown” syndicated cartoon shorts for Larry Harmon’s “Bozo the Clown” franchise for local “Bozo the Clown” hosts on local television stations from coast-to-coast in 1962. 

Dan Milner’s production of “From Hell It Came” (1957) was produced by his brother, veteran feature film and TV production sound editor Jack Milner.  Jack Milner previously worked for pioneering television production/syndication firm Ziv Television Productions. He worked as the sound editor on four episodes of the syndicated baseball game show series, “Home Run Derby” (1960), two episodes of Ziv’s popular western masterpiece series with Gene Barry, “Bat Masterson” (1960-61) and 16 episodes of the sea adventure-drama series with Lloyd Bridges, “Sea Hunt” (1960-61).  Jack Milner and veteran screenwriter/producer Richard Bernstein co-wrote the original story idea for the 1957 production of “From Hell It Came.”  Bernstein also wrote the screenplay for Dan Milner’s cult classic 1957 fantasy creature masterpiece. 

Both Dan & Jack Milner’s production of “From Hell It Came” was produced for Allied Artists (formerly known as Monogram Pictures) under the “Milner Brothers Productions” moniker, according to IMDB.

Who was in Dan Milner’s classic Allied Artists creature/fantasy masterpiece production of “From Hell It Came” (1957)?

The players who appeared in Dan Milner’s classic Allied Artists masterpiece creature/fantasy production of “From Hell It Came” (1957) were Tod Andrews (as Dr. William Arnold), Tina Carver (as Dr. Terry Mason*), Linda Watkins (as Mrs. Mae Kilgore), John McNamara (as Prof. Clark), Gregg Palmer (as Kimo), Robert Swan (as Tano), Baynes Barron (as Chief Maranka), Suzanne Ridgway (as Korey), Mark Sheeler (as Eddie), Lenmana Guerin (as Dori), Lee Rhodes (as Norgu), Grace Mathews (as Orchid), Tani Marsh (as Naomi) and Chester Hayes (in the dual roles of Maku/the Tabanga, a.k.a. the “tree creature”).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Don Knotts in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) as part of Me-TV’s “Month of ‘Mayberry’,” this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios spook comedy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) for the start of Me-TV’s “Month of Mayberry”

Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical trailer of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

“Attaboy, Luther!” “Spooks! Kooks! Crooks!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based comedy film host will present his big broadcast of the classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966); this Sat., May 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

According to Me-TV’s official “top three” program showcases for this week, Svengoolie’s big coast-to-coast broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) will be the  program to kick off the network’s upcoming month-long tribute to classic episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show,” and numerous guest appearances on Me-TV’s classic TV programs featuring Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, “The Month of ‘Mayberry’!”

The classic 1966 mammoth Universal spook comedy masterpiece was directed by veteran TV director  ​Alan Rafkin​.  Rafkin directed 27 episodes of Andy Griffith’s classic mammoth CBS television comedy masterpiece, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1964-67 and five episodes of the classic mammoth CBS television spin-off comedy masterpiece series of “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” with Jim Nabors in 1965.  The screenplay for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was written by veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​.  The television writing duo of Fritzell and Greenbaum were known for writing episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1961-64 and for writing episodes of the classic mammoth Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)/CBS television comedy-drama adaptation masterpiece, “M*A*S*H” from 1974-78. “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was produced by veteran MCA/Revue/Universal television and film producer Edward J. Mantagne, who served as producer and executive producer of the studio’s classic mammoth TV comedy masterpiece series, “McHale’s Navy” (1962-66) with  Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn and Gavin MacLeod.

The orchestral source music score for Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1964) was composed by veteran composer Vic Mizzy. Mizzy was known for his numerous TV and feature film source orchestral soundtrack score compositions; including the famous title theme song for the classic mammoth 1964-66 Filmways/ABC television live-action sitcom masterpiece adaptation of Charles Addams’ “The Addams Family” (1964-66, with John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax and   Marie Blake) and the score for William Castle’s classic mammoth Universal macabre thriller masterpiece “The Night Walker” (1964, with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor).

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul/spook comedy masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) back in ​Nov. 2011*​, ​July 2012*​, ​Nov. 2014​, ​April 2015​, ​Oct. 2017​, July 2018 and Feb. 2020.

Who was in Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Rafkin’s Universal feature production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs, Don Knotts previously played the role of Mayberry Dep. Barney Fife on Andy Griffith’s hit mammoth CBS television series alongside Frances Bavier and Ron “Ronny” Howard, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960–65 with latter cameo guest appearances in 1966, 1967 and 1968; near the conclusion of Griffith’s series. According to IMDB, Knotts’ role of Luther Heggs in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” marked his first post-“Andy Griffith Show” feature role),  ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker, Staley previously appeared in Edward Bernds’ classic 1961 Columbia Pictures  prehistoric fantasy/sci-fi masterpiece production with Cesare Danova and Sean McClory, “Valley of the Dragons;” Staley also appeared as the villain Annie Okie with Cliff Robertson as the villain “Shame” in two episodes of the classic mammoth Twentieth Century Fox/Twentieth Century Studios-ABC live-action TV adaptation masterpiece of “Batman” in 1966 with Adam West and Burt Ward), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett, Sargent later played the role of the second “Darren Stephens” with  Elizabeth Montgomery in the the classic Columbia/Screen Gems-ABC fantasy sitcom masterpiece, “Bewitched” from 1969 until the conclusion of the series in 1972; Sargent took over  Dick York’s role of Darrin for the remainder of the series after York left “Bewitched” due to health-related complications in 1969), Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems, Smith played the role of Mayberry town drunk Otis Campbell on “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-66 and did numerous cartoon voice-overs for Hanna-Barbera and Disney animated productions alongside numerous live-action film & TV appearances in his acting career), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as the town bandleader/bandmaster​, alongside his numerous film and TV appearances throughout his acting career, Wilson was best known for his role of “Mr. Whipple” in television commercials for Procter & Gamble’s “Charmin” toilet paper products from 1964-85, with a cameo finale in the role of Whipple in 1999; the famous Charmin “Mr. Whipple” television commercials with Wilson featured the famous slogan “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin!”), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver)  Lurene Tuttle (as Mrs. Natalie Miller), Robert Cornthwaite (as lawyer Springer), Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons), Jesslyn Fax (as Mrs. Hutchinson), James Millhollin (as Mr. Milo Maxwell), Harry Hickox (as police chief Art Fuller),  Nydia Westman (as Mrs. Cobb), Charles Lane (as lawyer Whitlow), George Chandler (as Judge Harley Nast), Sandra Gould (as Loretta Pine), Ellen Corby (as Ms. Neva Tremaine) and Cliff Norton (as Charlie, the bailiff).