“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dr. Cyclops” (1940), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Paramount Pictures sci-fi thriller/fantasy Technicolor masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dr. Cyclops” (1940)

Original 1940 Paramount Pictures theatrical trailer for “Dr. Cyclops.”  The trailer was narrated by veteran narrator/actor Gayne Whitman, who also narrated Paramount’s “Popular Science” series of short subjects from 1935–49.

Original 1940 Paramount Pictures poster artwork element for “Dr. Cyclops.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago sci-fi film host will present his big broadcast of “Dr. Cyclops” (1940); this Sat., Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Dr. Cyclops” (1940) was directed by veteran director Ernest B. Schoedsack and was produced by veteran producers Merian C. Cooper (who did not receive screen credit for  co-producing Schoedsack’s 1940 classic Paramount sci-fi-adventure-fantasy masterpiece production ) and Dale Van Every.  Seven years before the Paramount production of “Dr. Cyclops” Schoedsack and Cooper worked on their own successful monster classic for RKO Radio Pictures, “King Kong” (1933) and the sequel to “King Kong,” “Son of Kong” (1933).  Veteran film and television screenwriter Tom Kilpatrick wrote the original screenplay for Shoedsack’s 1940 Paramount production of “Dr. Cyclops.”

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of Schoedsack’s classic 1940 Paramount sci-fi-fantasy-adventure thriller masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased “Dr. Cyclops” (1940) back in Nov. 2011*, Sept. 2012*, April 2013, March 2014, Jan. 2016, Dec. 2017 and March 2019.

Who was in “Dr. Cyclops” (1940)?

The players who appeared in Schoedsack’s classic Paramount classic sci-fi-fantasy-adventure masterpiece production of “Dr. Cyclops” (1940) were Albert Dekker (as Dr. Thorkel, a.k.a. “Dr. Cyclops”), Janice Logan (as Dr. Mary Robinson), Paul Fix (as Dr. Mendoza), Charles Halton (as Dr. Bullfinch), Thomas Coley (as Bill Stockton),  Frank Reicher (as Professor Kendall), Frank Yaconelli (as Pedro) and Victor Kilian (as Steve Baker).

“Svengoolie” presents his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “Night of the Lepus” (1972), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere are jumping and hopping for joy for his upcoming big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of a rare cult classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sci-fi/thriller masterpiece.

Original 1972 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer theatrical trailer for “Night of the Lepus.” ***(For some sequences): Viewer discretion is advised.***

“Svengoolie” presents his big Me-TV premiere of “Night of the Lepus” (1972)

“How many eyes does horror have?” Original 1972 Metro-Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) theatrical poster art for “Night of the Lepus.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago sci-fi/thriller classic feature film host will present his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “Night of the Lepus” (1972), this Sat., Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1972 MGM sci-fi/thriller entry was directed by veteran film and television director  William F. Claxton.  Claxton directed four episodes of Rod Serling’s classic CBS television sci-fi/supernatural masterpiece series, “The Twilight Zone” from 1960–62.  “Night of the Lepus” (1972) was produced by veteran film and television producer A.C. Lyles, who worked for rival studio Paramount Pictures.  Lyles began his career at Paramount in the mailroom at the age of 10 in 1928, worked his way up to the advertising/publicity department, became a producer in 1957 and served as the studio’s unofficial historian/ambassador until his death at the age of 95 in 2014, according to Variety.

The screenplay for “Night of the Lepus” (1972) was written by veteran screenwriters Don Holliday and Gene R. Kearney.  Holliday and Kearney’s screenplay was adapted from Russell Braddon’s sci-fi/thriller novel, “Rabbits.”

In Svengoolie’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, Sven previously aired the Claxton-Lyles-MGM production of “Night of the Lepus” (1972) on his hometown television station, WCIU-TV/”The U” in Sept. 1995; according to IMDB.

Who was in “Night of the Lepus” (1972)?

The players who appeared in the William F. Claxton-A.C. Lyles MGM production of “Night of the Lepus” (1972) were Stuart Whitman (as Roy Bennett), Janet Leigh (as Gerry Bennett), DeForest Kelley (as Elgin Clark), Rory Calhoun (as Cole Hillman), Melanie Fullerton (as Amanda Bennett), William Elliott (as Dr. Leopold), Paul Fix (as Sheriff Cody), Inez Perez (as a housekeeper), Chris Morrell (as Jackie Hillman), Chuck Hayward (as Jud), Henry Wills (as Frank), Francesca Jarvis (as Mildred), Robert “Bob” Hardy (as Prof. Dirkson), Richard Jacome (as Deputy Jason), a cameo appearance by Jerry Dunphy (as a television news anchor)  and G. Leroy “Roy” Gaintner (as Walker).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Blob” (1958), this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Blob” (1958)

Altered theatrical trailer for the Jack H. Harris–Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “The Blob” (1958) to capitalize on the success of Steve McQueen.  Note how there was an optical “smudge” masking the 1917-68 Paramount Pictures print trademark at the end.

“Indescribable, indestructible, nothing can stop it!” Original Paramount Pictures Australian theatrical poster art for the Jack H. Harris–Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “The Blob.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based  classic sci-fi creature film host will present his big broadcast of “The Blob” (1958), this Sat., Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1958 production of “The Blob” was directed by veteran director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and was produced by producer Jack H. Harris, under the Tonylyn Productions banner.  Before he teamed up with Harris, the junior Yeaworth worked on religious educational short subject films; according to Kim Newman’s 2013 Criterion Collection article on “The Blob.”  According to IMDB, “The Blob” (1958) was originally released theatrically by Paramount Pictures.  Harris and the junior Yeaworth worked on two more sci-fi fantasy feature productions, including “4D Man” (1959) and “Dinosaurus!” (1960, the two latter Harris-junior Yeaworth productions were released through Universal Studios).

The screenplay for the Harris-junior Yeaworth Tonylyn production of “The Blob” (1958) was written by veteran actress-turned-screenwriter Kate Phillips, a pseudonym for Kay Linaker and co-written with screenwriter Theodore Simonson.  Phillips and Simonson’s screenplay was based off of an original idea by Irvine H. Millgate.  15 years after the original theatrical release of “The Blob” (1958), Jack H. Harris’ production company produced a “Blob” sequel, “Beware! The Blob!” (1972, a.k.a., “Son of Blob”); which was directed by veteran actor Larry Hagman (of “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Dallas” fame), who also appeared in the aforementioned sequel with Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Lynley, Dick Van Patten, Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford and Richard Webb.  Harris also produced a re-make of “The Blob” (1988) for Tri-Star Pictures; with Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch Jr. (son of singer/musician Donovan), Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark, Joe Seneca and Del Close; which was directed by Chuck Russell.

This will mark Sven’s third big coast-to-coast broadcast of “The Blob” (1958) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased  the 1958 Harris-junior Yeaworth classic sci-fi creature fantasy masterpiece as a big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere back in May 2018 and as a big broadcast presentation in April 2019.   According to IMDB, Sven also previously showcased “The Blob” (1958) on his hometown TV station in Berwyn/Chicago, WCIU-TV 26/“The U” back in March 2009.  Fellow super SvenPal David Fuentes’ official “Terror From Beyond the Dave” YouTube site has segments from Sven’s past WCIU-TV/”The U” Berwyn/Chicago big broadcast of “The Blob” (1958).

Who was in the Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “The Blob” (1958)?

“Growing! Growing! Overflowing! Devouring boxoffices nationwide! Book it your way!” Original 1958 Paramount Pictures exhibitors’ twinfold ad for the Jack H. Harris–Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. Tonylyn production of “The Blob.”

The players who appeared in the classic Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth sci-fi masterpiece production of “The Blob” (1958) were Steve McQueen (as Steven Andrews, McQueen received screen credit as “Steven McQueen”), Aneta Corsaut (as Jane Martin), Stephen “Steven” Chase (as Dr. T. Hallen), Lee Payton (as Nurse Kate), Earl Rowe (as Lt. Dave), George Karas (as Officer Ritchie), Elbert Smith (as Henry Martin), Audrey Metcalf (as Elizabeth Martin), Olin Howland (as an elderly man, Howland received screen credit as “Olin Howlin”), Vince Barbi (as café/diner owner George), John Benson (as Sgt. Jim Bert), Hugh Graham (as Mr. Andrews), Jasper Deeter (as a Civil Defense volunteer) and a brief uncredited cameo appearance by Jack H. Harris (as one of the patrons in the famed Blob-Colonial Theatre sequence).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964), this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964)

Snippet from the 1964 Hammer Films–Columbia Pictures production of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb,” featuring Fred Clark.

“Half-bone! Half-bandage!” Original 1964 Columbia Pictures poster artwork variant for the Australian theatrical release of Michael Carreras‘ Hammer production of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/monster film host will present his big broadcast showcase of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964), this Sat.; Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964) was directed by veteran Hammer producer-director-writer Michael Carreras, who also wrote the screenplay under the pseudonym of Henry Younger, according to IMDB.  Carreras was the son of Hammer studio head James Carreras; according to Rob Nixon’s Turner Classic Movies online article on the 1964 classic Hammer-Columbia “Mummy” horror/monster masterpiece.  The junior Carreras also produced numerous Hammer horror/monster feature film masterpieces throughout his career, including “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957),  “Horror of Dracula” (1958), “The Mummy” (1959), “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” (1960) and “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961).  Carreras also produced the 1964 Hammer-Columbia classic monster masterpiece with associate producer William Hill.  Carreras wanted his 1964 production to be filmed as a memorable production without the use of lavish budgets and was produced as a sequel to Terence Fisher’s Hammer adaptation of “The Mummy” (1959, released by Universal Studios) with Hammer legends Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

This will mark Sven’s second big broadcast of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Carreras’ 1964 Hammer-Columbia classic monster masterpiece as a big broadcast premiere back in July 2019.

Who was in Michael Carreras’ 1964 Hammer-Columbia classic “Mummy” monster-horror masterpiece?

The players who appeared in Michael Carreras’ production of “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” (1964) were Dickie Owen (as the “Mummy” Ra-Antef, Owen later appeared in the 1967 Hammer-Seven Arts “Mummy” entry with Eddie Powell as the “Mummy;” “The Mummy’s Shroud”), Jeanne Roland (as Annette Dubois, Roland also appeared in two episodes of the ITC adaptation of “The Saint” with Roger Moore in 1964 and 1965, she also appeared in the fifth James Bond/007 feature adaptation with Sean Connery in 1967, “You Only Live Twice”), Terence Morgan (as Adam Beauchamp, Morgan previously appeared in Sir Laurence Olivier’s 1949 feature film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” with Olivier, a pre-Hammer Peter Cushing and a pre-“Doctor Who” Patrick Troughton), Fred Clark (as Alexander King; Clark previously appeared in Billy Wilder’s 1950 production of  “Sunset Blvd.” with Gloria Swanson, William Holden and Erich von Stroheim; Clark also appeared in the role of Harry Morton in “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show” from 1951–53 with George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet and Harry von Zell), Michael Ripper (as Achmed),  George Pastell (as Hashmi Bey), Jill Mai Meredith (as Jenny), Ronald Howard (as John Bray), Jack Gwillim (as Sir Giles Dalrymple),  John Paul (as Inspector Mackenzie), Marianne Stone (as the landlady),  Vernon Smythe (as Jessop), Harold Goodwin (as Fred) and Jimmy Gardner (as Fred’s mate).

“Svengoolie” to present his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) with Christopher Lee & Peter Cushing, this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast premiere of a classic Hammer Films–Warner Bros. horror/monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957)

Original Warner Bros. theatrical trailer for the British theatrical release of the Hammer production of “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957).

“All new and never dared before!” Original 1957 Warner Bros.  theatrical poster artwork for Terence Fisher‘s Hammer production of “The Curse of Frankenstein.”

The legendary Chicago/Berwyn based monster/horror film host will present his big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere of “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957), this Sat., Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 classic Hammer-Warner Bros. “Frankenstein” monster-horror masterpiece production entry was directed by veteran Hammer director Terence Fisher.  Fisher’s other classic Hammer horror masterpieces include “Horror of Dracula” (1958, released as “Dracula” in Britain), the latter Hammer-Universal screen adaptation of  “The Mummy” (1959), “The Brides of Dracula” (1960), “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” (1960) and “The Gorgon” (1964).  Fisher’s 1957 “Frankenstein” entry was produced by veteran Hammer producer Anthony Hinds and veteran producer Max Rosenberg, with Hammer associate producer Anthony Nelson Keys and Hammer executive producer Michael Carreras.  The screenplay for “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) was written by veteran Hammer screenwriter Jimmy Sangster. Sangster’s screenplay was adapted from  Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic novel, “Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus.”

Who was in “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957)?

The players who appeared in Fisher’s Hammer-Warner Bros. production of “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) were Christopher Lee (as Frankenstein’s monster), Peter Cushing (as Victor Frankenstein), Hazel Court (as Elizabeth), Robert Urquhart (as Paul Kempe), Melvyn Hayes (as young Victor), Valerie Gaunt (as Justine), Paul Hardtmuth (as Prof. Bernstein), Fred Johnson (as Grandpa), Noel Hood (as an aunt), Michael Mulcaster (as the Warder), Alex Gallier (as the priest), Claude Kingston (as a little boy), Andrew Leigh (as the Burgomeister), Anne Blake (as the wife) and Sally Walsh (as young Elizabeth, Walsh was the real-life daughter of Hazel Court).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios thriller-mystery-horror masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942)

A snippet from the Universal production of “Night Monster” (1942).

Original 1942 Universal Studios theatrical poster art element for “Night Monster.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/thriller film host will present his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942), this Sat., Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1942 Universal production of “Night Monster” was directed by veteran studio director Ford Beebe.  Beebe’s other productions include the latter Universal “Flash Gordon” serial adaptation installment with Olympic swimming champion Buster Crabbe, “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe” (1940, co-directed with Ray Taylor) and the fifth entry in Universal’s classic mammoth “Invisible Man” monster masterpiece film franchise series, “The Invisible Man’s Revenge” (1944) with Jon Hall and Evelyn Ankers.  The original screenplay for “Night Monster” (1942) was written by veteran screenwriter Clarence Upson Young.  That same year, Young also wrote the screenplay for William Nigh’s classic Universal mystery-thriller masterpiece, “The Strange Case of Dr. Rx” (1942).

This will mark Sven’s fourth big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Beebe’s classic Universal mystery-thriller-horror masterpiece entry back in Oct. 2015 as a big broadcast premiere, Aug. 2016 and Aug. 2017.

Who was in Ford Beebe’s Universal production of “Night Monster” (1942)?

The players who appeared in Ford Beebe’s classic Universal thriller-mystery-horror masterpiece production of “Night Monster” (1942) were Bela Lugosi (as Rolf), Lionel Atwill (as Dr. King), Irene Hervey (as Dr. Lynne Harper), Leif Erickson (as Laurie), Ralph Morgan (as Kurt Ingston), Don Porter (as Dick Baldwin), Nils Asther (as Agor Singh), Doris Lloyd (as Sarah Judd), Frank Reicher (as Dr. Timmons), Francis Pierlot (as Dr. Phipps), Robert Homans (as constable Capp Baggs, Janet Shaw (as Milly Carson), Eddy Waller (as Jed Harmon) and Cyril Delevanti (as Torque).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955), this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast premiere of “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955)

Original 1955 Columbia Pictures theatrical trailer for “Creature with the Atom Brain.”

“Shock-full of thrills!” Original 1955 Columbia Pictures theatrical poster artwork for “Creature with the Atom Brain.”

The legendary Chicago/Berwyn-based sci-fi/creature film host will present his big broadcast premiere of “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955), this Sat.; Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1955 Columbia classic sci-fi/creature/thriller masterpiece was directed by veteran editor-turned-director Edward L. Cahn.  Cahn produced numerous short subjects for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1935-49.  He also directed “The She-Creature” (1956, with Marla English, Chester Morris and Tom Conway)  and “Invasion of the Saucer Men” (1957, with young Frank Gorshin, Gloria Castillo and Steven Terrell) for Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s American-International Pictures.  Cahn also directed the Vogue Productions/United Artists cult sci-fi creature entry with Shirley Patterson/Shawn Smith and Marshall Thompson, “It! The Terror From Beyond Space” (1958).

Cahn’s 1955 sci-fi/creature entry was produced by veteran producer/Columbia Pictures production official Sam Katzman under his Clover Productions moniker; according to Clive Hirschorn’s retrospective studio book, “The Columbia Story.”  The screenplay and original story idea for “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955) was written by veteran screenwriter and science fiction author Curt Sidomak.  Sidomak also wrote the screenplay for George Waggner’s mammoth classic Universal monster masterpiece, “The Wolf Man” (1941) with Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers, Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi, Maria Ouspenskaya, Warren William and Ralph Bellamy.

Who was in “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955)?

The players who appeared in Edward L. Cahn’s Columbia classic creature/sci-fi masterpiece production of “Creature with the Atom Brain” (1955) were Richard Denning (as Dr. Chet Walker), Angela Stevens (as Joyce Walker), S. John Launer (as Capt. Dave Harris), Michael Granger (as Frank Buchanan), Karl “the Killer” Davis (in an uncredited role as Willard Pierce), Gregory Gaye (as Dr. Wilhelm Stagg), Linda Bennett (as Penny Walker), Tristram Coffin (as Dist. Atty. MacGraw), Harry Lauter (as the first reporter), Larry J. Blake (as the second reporter), Charles Evans (as Chief Camden) and Pierre Watkin (as Mayor Bremer).

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

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935)

“Nerve-shattering!” Original 1935 Universal Studios exhibitors’ twinfold ad for “Werewolf of London” with Henry Hull and Valerie Hobson.

“Beware the wicked hour and the stalking being!” Original 1935 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “Werewolf of London.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster feature film host will present his big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935); this Sat., Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1935 Universal werewolf monster production was directed by veteran director Stuart Walker, who also directed the Universal musical comedy production of “Manhattan Moon” (1935), with Ricardo Cortez, Dorothy Page and Regis Toomey.  In his film career, Walker worked in uncredited positions as a producer and associate producer for Paramount Pictures’ latter “Bulldog Drummond” mystery film entries from 1937–39.  The Universal production of “Werewolf of London” (1935) was produced by Robert Harris, who also served in an uncredited position as the writer of the story idea of the classic werewolf monster masterpiece feature.

Harris’ story idea was adapated for the screen by veteran playwright and screenwriter John Colton; Colton also wrote the screenplay adaptation of Lambert Hillyer’s classic Universal sci-fi/thriller masterpiece featuring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, “The Invisible Ray” (1936).  Stanley Bergerman served as executive producer of “Werewolf of London” (1935).

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Walker’s classic Universal werewolf monster masterpiece back in This will mark Sven’s sixth showcase of “Werewolf of London” (1935) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased the film in Oct. 2012*, Feb. 2013, Sept. 2014, Jan. 2016, March 2017 and June 2018.

Who was in Stuart Walker’s Universal classic monster masterpiece production of “Werewolf of London” (1935)?

The players who appeared in Walker’s Universal classic werewolf monster masterpiece production of “Werewolf of London” (1935) were Henry Hull (as Dr. Wilfred Glendon), Valerie Hobson (as Lisa Glendon), Warner Oland (as Dr. Yogami), Spring Byington (as Ettie Coombes), J.M. Kerrigan (as Hawkins), Jeanne Bartlett (as Daisy),  Lawrence Grant (as Sir Thomas Forsythe), Lester Matthews (as Paul Ames), Clark Williams (as Hugh Renwick),  Charlotte Granville (as Lady Forsythe), Ethel Griffies (as Mrs. Whack), Zeffie Tilbury (as Mrs. Moncaster) and Reginald Barlow (in an uncredited role as Timothy, the Falden caretaker).

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

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Land Unknown” (1957)

Original 1957 Universal Studios publicity still for “The Land Unknown.”

“Behind a barrier of Antarctic Ice!” Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “The Land Unknown.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based creature film host will present his big broadcast of “The Land Unknown” (1957), this Sat.; July 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 Universal creature-fantasy production was directed by veteran studio editor-turned-director Virgil Vogel.  Vogel’s other Universal feature productions include “The Mole People” (1956, with John Agar, Cynthia Patrick, Hugh Beaumont, Alan Napier,    Nestor Paiva and Dr. Frank C. Baxter) and the finale feature in the studio’s “Ma and Pa Kettle” comedy series sans Percy Kilbride, “The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm” (1957, with Marjorie Main, Parker Fennelly, Gloria Talbott and young Claude Akins).  The screenplay for Vogel’s production of “The Land Unknown” was written by veteran screenwriters  László Görög, based on an adaptation of Charles Palmer’s story idea by William N. Robson.  Vogel’s “The Land Unknown” (1957) was produced by veteran Universal producer William Alland.

Virgil Vogel’s Universal classic creature-adventure-fantasy masterpiece production of “The Land Unknown” (1957) was filmed in the CinemaScope widescreen process format (2.35:1 theatrical aspect ratio).  CinemaScope was developed by Henri Chrétien for rival studio Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios), Encyclopædia Britannica.  Universal began using the CinemaScope process for productions by arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios) in 1954, according to a Dec. 1953 press release.

This will mark Svengoolie’s fifth big broadcast of Vogel’s classic Universal fantasy creature-adventure masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Vogel’s “The Land Unknown” (1957) back in in May 2014, May 2015, Nov. 2016 and July 2017.

Who was in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal creature-fantasy-adventure production?

The players who appeared in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal creature-fantasy-adventure production of “The Land Unknown” were Jock Mahoney (as Cmndr. Harold Roberts), Shawn Smith (a pseudonym for Shirley Patterson, as Margaret Hathaway),  Henry Brandon (as Dr. Carl Hunter), William Reynolds (as Lt. Jack Carmen),  Douglas Kennedy (as Capt. Burnham), Bing Russell (in an uncredited role as a radio operator), Phil Harvey (as Steve Miller) and Bert Stevens (as an officer at the briefing).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Lon Chaney Jr. in “The Wolf Man” (1941), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping and howling for joy for his big broadcast of one of the definitive classic Universal Studios monster masterpieces.

“Svengoolie” presents his big Me-TV broadcast of “The Wolf Man” (1941)

Latter Realart theatrical re-release trailer for George Waggner’s Universal production of “The Wolf Man” (1941), featuring Lon Chaney Jr.

“His fingers turn to claws!” Latter Realart/Film Classics theatrical re-release monochrome poster artwork proof for George Waggner‘s Universal production of “The Wolf Man” (1941), with Lon Chaney Jr.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will present his big broadcast of “The Wolf Man” (1941), this Sat.; July 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1941 Universal classic werewolf monster-thriller masterpiece was directed by veteran director George Waggner.  In addition to his numerous feature film and television productions throughout his directorial career, Waggner also worked on episodes of the Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)/ABC live-action “Batman” TV series adaptation with Adam West and Burt Ward from 1966-67.  The screenplay for Waggner’s Universal production of “The Wolf Man” (1941) was written by veteran science-fiction author and screenwriter Curt Siodmak, who also worked on screenplays for numerous Universal monster/thriller/sci-fi productions, including “The Invisible Man Returns” (1940), “The Invisible Woman” (1940), “Invisible Agent” (1942), “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man” (1943), “Son of Dracula” (1943), “House of Frankenstein” (1944) and “Curucu, Beast of the Amazon” (1956).

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “The Wolf Man” (1941) on the airlanes of Me-TV.  He previously showcased Waggner’s classic 1941 Universal werewolf monster masterpiece back in Feb. 2013, July 2013, Oct. 2014, Feb. 2016,  Sept. 2017 and Aug. 2018 and Dec. 2019.

Who was in George Waggner’s “The Wolf Man” (1941)?

The players who appeared in George Waggner’s 1941 production of “The Wolf Man” were Lon Chaney Jr. (credited as “Lon Chaney” in the dual role of Lawrence “Larry” Talbot/the “Wolf Man”), Evelyn Ankers (as Gwen Conliffe), Claude Rains (as Sir John Talbot), Bela Lugosi (as Bela), Maria Ouspenskaya (as Maleva), Ralph Bellamy (as Col. Montford), Fay Helm (as Jenny),  Warren William (as Dr. Lloyd),  Patric Knowles (as Frank Andrews), Forrester Harvey (as Twiddle) and J.M. Kerrigan (as Charles Conliffe).