“Svengoolie” to showcase “Tarantula” (1955), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be excited about his upcoming showcase of a vintage 1955 cinematic creature thriller from Universal Studios.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Tarantula” (1955)

1955 Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “Tarantula.”

1955 Universal Studios poster art for “Tarantula.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing “Tarantula” (1955), this Sat., Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Tarantula” was directed by veteran Universal horror director Jack Arnold, who also worked on “It Came from Outer Space” (1953), “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) and “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957).

This will mark Sven’s fourth showing of the 1955 Universal creature feature on Me-TV.  He had previously showcased “Tarantula” back in Aug. 2011 (two years before Me-TV came into the Washington, D.C./Frederick market), Feb. 2014 and Nov. 2015.

Who was in “Tarantula” (1955)?

The players who appeared in Arnold’s arachnid creature film were John Agar (as Dr. Matt Hastings), Mara Corday (as Stephanie “Steve” Clayton), Leo G. Carroll (as Prof. Gerald Deemer), Clint Eastwood (in an uncredited role as a jet squadron leader), Nestor Paiva (as Sherriff Jack Andrews), Ross Elliott (as Joe Burch), Edwin Rand (as Lt. John Nolan), Raymond Bailey (as Townsend), Hank Patterson (as Josh) and Bert Holland (as Barney Russell).

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“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be looking forward to his upcoming showcase of a 1966 Universal Studios ghoulish comedy farce.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)

1966 Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.”

1966 Universal Studios poster art for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.”

The beloved Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showing the 1966 comedy, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” this Sat., Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was directed by veteran TV director Alan Rafkin.  This will mark Sven’s fifth showing of the Universal comedy on Me-TV, he had previously showcased Rafkin’s film back in Nov. 2011, July 2012, Nov. 2014 and April 2015.

Who was in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” were Don Knotts (as Luther Heggs), Joan Staley (as Alma Parker), Liam Redmond (as Kelsey), Dick Sargent (as George Beckett), Skip Homeier (as Ollie Weaver), Reta Shaw (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), Philip Ober (as Nicholas Simmons), Hal Smith (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems) and Dick Wilson (in an uncredited role as a bandmaster).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Duel” (1971), this Sat. on Me-TV

This weekend, fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be looking forward to a 1971 Universal action thriller that was originally made for television.

Svengoolie presents: “Duel” (1971)

1973 Universal Studios/Cinema International Corporation British theatrical poster for Steven Spielberg‘s “Duel” (1971).

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing “Duel” (1971), this Sat., Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern/ 7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1971 film was directed by a young Steven Spielberg. Before working on “Duel,” Spielberg directed two segments of Rod Serling’s “Night Gallery” series in 1969 and 1971.  He also directed an episode of “Marcus Welby, M.D.” in 1970 and an episode of “Columbo” in 1971.

According to Bruce Frett’s 1991 article on “Duel” for Entertainment Weekly, Spielberg’s production was filmed in 16 days.  “Duel” was adapted from an original short story by Richard Matheson.  Matheson was also known for his science fiction and fantasy writings, including “The Shrinking Man” (which served as the basis for the 1957 film “The Incredible Shrinking Man”).

This will mark Sven’s second big broadcast of Spielberg’s thriller.  He previously showcased “Duel” back in Nov. 2016 on Me-TV.

Who was in Steven Spielberg’s “Duel” (1971)?

The players who appeared in Spielberg’s film were Dennis Weaver (as David Mann), Jacqueline Scott (as Mrs. Mann), Lucille Benson (as the woman at “Snakerama”),  Eddie Firestone (as the café owner), Lou Frizzell (as the bus driver), Shirley O’ Hara (as a waitress), Gene Dynarski (as the man in the café), Amy Douglass (as the elderly woman in the car), Alexander Lockwood (as the elderly man in the car) and Carey Loftin (as the truck driver).

Second anniversary of “Silver Screen Reflections:” A Brief Post

The iconic photograph that was seen by many fellow SvenPals on Svengoolie and Kerwyn’s “mail call” segment (during Sven’s telecast of “Calling Dr. Death on Me-TV back at the end of July)!  Kudos to Sven and Kerwyn)!

Sept. 27, 2015 (Ed. note from the writer): “Silver Screen Reflections” was originally launched as a blog for my online journalism class at Hood College.  Since then, I have had many interesting and fun experiences related to the world of classic (and cult) cinema, revival screenings of classic motion pictures, Svengoolie, Turner Classic Movies Shout! Factory/Shout! Factory TV, Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Mads and RiffTrax (just to name a few).

Around the same time that “Silver Screen Reflections” went into operation, I officially joined  Twitter. Over the years, I have made many wonderful friends of the matinee with fellow Svengoolie SvenPals, MST3K MSTies. Turner Classic Movies/TCM Party fans and classic film aficionados throughout the nation!

Flashback (two years before “Silver Screen Reflections”): Your mild-mannered reporter is standing next to two vintage Simplex X-L projectors at the Weinberg Center for the Arts (the former Tivoli Cinema) in Frederick, Maryland.

“But wait, there’s more!”

There will be more in store on “Silver Screen Reflections,” including my weekly Tue. post on Sven’s upcoming Sat. horror/sci-fi film selection on Me-TV, an upcoming RiffTrax presentation in late October and MST3K alums Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff’s live Nov. appearance at the Weinberg Center For the Arts (“The Mads are Back”)!

Most important of all, I would like to thank all my fellow SvenPals, MSTie pals, Hood College alums and classic film enthusiasts throughout the nation for enjoying, commentating and sharing my blog posts!  Highly appreciated! 

Be on the lookout for more fun and exciting posts related to Sven’s horror showcase, MST3K, RiffTrax, The Mads, revival screenings, TCM and subjects related to classic/cult cinema in the near future on “Silver Screen Reflections!”  Peace, kudos and ‘Hi-Keeba!”

Yours Truly/All The Best,

Chris Hamby

@chrishambyfilms

Flashback (Sept. 27, 2015): The first pillar post on “Silver Screen Reflections.”  “Top 10 ways to enjoy classic film.”

Questions/Comments on “Silver Screen Reflections?”  Drop a line at the comments section!

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Wolf Man” (1941), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie pals from coast-to-coast will be howling for joy this Sat. during his showcase of a definitive 1941 Universal Studios monster classic.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Wolf Man”

Realart theatrical re-issue trailer for Universal Studios’ 1941 monster film, “The Wolf Man.”

1941 Universal Studios poster art for “The Wolf Man.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be presenting “The Wolf Man” (1941), this Sat., Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Wolf Man” was directed by George Waggner, who also worked on “Man-Made Monster” for Universal in 1940.  Later in his career, Waggner directed 10 episodes of the live-action “Batman” TV series featuring Adam West and Burt Ward (from 1966-67).

This will mark Sven’s fourth coast-to-coast broadcast of “The Wolf Man” on Me-TV.  He had previously showcased Waggner’s Universal monster feature back in July 2013, Oct. 2014 and Feb. 2016.

Who was in “The Wolf Man” (1941)?

The players who appeared in “The Wolf Man” were Lon Chaney, Jr. (as Lawrence “Larry” Talbot/the “Wolf Man”), Claude Rains (as Sir John Talbot), Bela Lugosi (as Bela), Ralph Bellamy (as Colonel Montford), Evelyn Ankers (as Gwen Conliffe), Warren William (as Dr. Lloyd), Maria Ouspenskaya (as Maleva) and Patric Knowles (as Frank Andrews).

According to IMDB’s trivia section, both Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff were originally considered to play the title role of Larry Talbot/the “Wolf Man.”

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Frankenstein” (1931), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie pals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy this Sat. as he will showcase one of the definitive Universal Studios monster classics.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Frankenstein” (1931)

Realart’s theatrical re-release trailer for Universal Studios’ 1931 monster thriller, “Frankenstein.” 

1931 Universal Studios poster art for “Frankenstein.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror movie host will be showcasing “Frankenstein” (1931), this Sat., Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  The mammoth 1931 silver screen adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel was directed by James Whale.

This will mark Sven’s fourth nationwide broadcast of the 1931 Universal monster classic.  He had previously showcased ‘Frankenstein” back in Nov. 2013, Nov. 2014 and Oct. 2015 on Me-TV.

Who was in “Frankenstein” (1931)?

The players who appeared in James Whale’s “Frankenstein” were Boris Karloff (as Frankenstein’s monster), Colin Clive (as Dr. Henry Frankenstein), Mae Clarke (as Elizabeth), John Boles (as Victor), Edward Van Sloane (who played the dual roles of Dr. Waldman and the prologue announcer), Dwight Frye (as Fritz), Marilyn Harris (as Maria), Frederick Kerr (as Baron Frankenstein) and Francis Ford (as Hans, who did not receive any screen credit in the film).

Shortly before he made his appearance as Frankenstein’s monster in Whale’s film, Karloff played the role of tabloid reporter T. Vernon Isopod in the film “Five Star Final” (1931, alongside Edward G. Robinson) at rival studio Warner Bros. Pictures (under the “First National-Vitaphone” banner).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “It Came From Outer Space” (1953), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie pals will be cheering for joy this weekend as he will showcase a 1953 Universal Studios cinematic sci-fi masterpiece.

Svengoolie presents: “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)

1953 Universal Studios trailer for “It Came from Outer Space.”

1953 Universal Studios poster art for “It Came from Outer Space.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showing “It Came from Outer Space” (1953), this Sat., Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The film was directed by Jack Arnold, who also worked on “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).   The story was written by science fiction writer Ray Bradbury and the screenplay adaptation was written by Harry Essex.

This will mark Sven’s third broadcast of “It Came from Outer Space.”  He had previously showcased Arnold’s film back in May 2014 and Oct. 2015 on Me-TV.

Who was in “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)?

The players who appeared in Jack Arnold’s film were Richard Carlson (as Jack Putnam), Barbara Rush (as Ellen Fields), Charles Drake (as Sheriff Matt Warren), Russell Johnson (as George), Kathleen Hughes (as June) and Joseph Sawyer (as Frank Daylon).