“Svengoolie” to showcase “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be interested in a Columbia Pictures fantasy musical that was created by one of the legendary authors of children’s literature.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953)

A snippet from “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953).

1953 Columbia Pictures publicity ad for “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953).

The legendary Berywn/Chicago-based sci-fi/horror film host will showcase “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953), this Sat., Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953) was directed by Roy Rowland and was produced by veteran film producer Stanley Kramer.  The screenplay was written by legendary children’s author Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel and veteran Hollywood screenwriter Allan Scott.

This will mark Sven’s second broadcast of “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased the Kramer-Rowland-Seuss Columbia musical production back in March 2018.

Who was in the 1953 Kramer-Rowland-Seuss/Geisel Columbia fantasy musical?

The players who appeared in “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” (1953) were Hans Conried (as Dr. Terwilliker, Conreid was also known for his guest role of Uncle Tonoose in Danny Thomas’ “Make Room For Daddy”/”The Danny Thomas Show” from 1956-64 and the original voice of Snidley Whiplash in Jay Ward’s “Rocky and Bullwinkle”/”Dudley Do-Right” cartoons), Tommy Rettig (as Bartholomew Collins, Rettig later appeared in the role of Jeff), Mary Healy (as Heloise Collins), Peter Lind Hayes (as August Zabladowski, both Healy and Hayes were married in real life and had a successful Las Vegas comedic nightclub act), a young George Chakiris (as a dancer, he was credited in the film as “George Kerris;” Chakiris went onto bigger fame in the 1961 Jerome Robbins–Robert Wise film adaptation of “West Side Story”) Jack Heasley (as Uncle Whitney), Robert Heasley (as Uncle Judson), Noel Cravat (as Sgt. Lunk), and Henry Kulky (in an uncredited role as Stroogo, his final screen credit was his role Chief Curley Jones in Irwin Allen’s television adaptation of “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” from 1964 until Kulky’s death in Feb. 1965).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “House of Horrors” (1946), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be excited for his upcoming film showcase of a classic Universal Studios horror-thriller with several recognizable faces.

Svengoolie presents: “House of Horrors” (1946)

Universal Studios publicity photo of Rondo Hatton in his role of the “Creeper” in “House of Horrors” (released in 1946).  Note:  As of this writing, the theatrical trailer for “House of Horrors” (1946) is unavailable on any online video streaming platform/service.

Universal Studios poster artwork for “House of Horrors” (1946).

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will present his showcase of “House of Horrors” (1946), this Sat., Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“House of Horrors” (1946) was directed by Jean Yarbrough, who also directed “The Devil Bat” (1940, with Bela Lugosi for PRC), “Here Come the Co-Eds” (1945, with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello for Universal), “She-Wolf of London” (1946, with June Lockhart and Don Porter for Universal) and the Abbott & Costello super-Cinecolor feature, “Jack and the Beanstalk” (1952, for Warner Bros.).

This will mark Sven’s third telecast of “House of Horrors” (1946) on Me-TV.  He had previously shown Yarbrough’s 1946 Universal horror thriller back in Jan. 2015 and April 2016.

Who was in “House of Horrors” (1946)?

The players who appeared in “House of Horrors” (1946) were Rondo Hatton (as the “Creeper”), Virginia Grey (as Joan Medford), Robert Lowery (as Steven Morrow), Virginia Christine (as the Lady of the Streets), Bill Goodwin (as Police Lt. Larry Brooks), Alan Napier (as F. Holmes Harmon),  Howard Freeman (as Hal Ormiston), Martin Kosleck (as Marcel De Lange) and Joan Shawlee (as Stella McNally, Shawlee was credited as “Joan Fulton” in the film).

RiffTrax Live: “Krull” to be shown in select theaters on Aug. 23 (with a pre-recorded encore on Aug. 25)

Fellow fans of RiffTrax, MSTies of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and aficionados of science fiction cinema will be interested in an upcoming coast-to-coast riffing event.

It’s time for “RiffTrax Live: Krull”

 

Poster artwork for the upcoming “RiffTrax Live!” rendition of “Krull” (1983).

RiffTrax, in association with Fathom Events and Columbia Pictures will be presenting “RiffTrax Live: Krull” in select cinema venues nationwide on Thu., Aug 23 at 8 p.m. (local time).  A pre-recorded encore will occur on Sat., Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. (local time).

Featuring MST3K alums Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, the “RiffTrax Live: Krull” presentation will be broadcast live to participating cinema locations nationwide via satellite from the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.

The RiffTrax crew will be riffing “Krull” (1983), which was directed by Peter Yates (who directed “Bullitt” in 1968 with Steve McQueen and “Breaking Away” in 1979 with Dennis Quaid).  The film was released theatrically in July 1983 (according to IMDB).

Who was in “Krull” (1983)?

The players who appeared in Yates’ “Krull” (1983) were Ken Marshall (as Colwyn), Lysette Anthony (as Lyssa), Liam Neeson (as Kegan), Freddie Jones (as Ynyr), Francesca Annis (as the Widow of the Web), David Battley (as Ergo), Alun Armstrong (as Torquil), Bernard Bresslaw (as the Cyclops), John Welsh (as Seer), Graham McGrath (as Titch), Bernard Archard (as Elrig) and Belinda Mayne (as Vella).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “House of Frankenstein” (1944), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be excited about his upcoming big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios monster feature with numerous silver screen legends.

“Svengoolie” presents: “House of Frankenstein” (1944)

Theatrical trailer for Universal Studios’ “House of Frankenstein” (1944), altered for Realart Pictures’ re-release.

1944 Universal Studios poster art for “House of Frankenstein.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/monster film host will present “House of Frankenstein” (1944), this Sat., Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1944 Universal monster feature was directed by veteran film director Erle C. Kenton.  Before going into film directing, Kenton was part of  Mack Sennett’s original silent “Keystone Kops” comedy troupe, according to IMDB.  Kenton also directed the Paramount Pictures screen adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “Island of Lost Souls” (1932).  His other Universal monster features include “Ghost of Frankenstein” (1942) and “House of Dracula” (1945).

Kenton also worked on two Universal comedies with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, “Who Done It?” (1942) and “Pardon My Sarong” (1942).

This will mark Sven’s fifth big broadcast of “House of Frankenstein” (1944) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Kenton’s 1944 Universal monster entry back in Nov. 2013, April 2014, Dec. 2015 and Jan. 2017.

Who was in “House of Frankenstein” (1944)?

The players who appeared in Kenton’s Universal monster entry were Boris Karloff (as Dr. Gustav Niemann), Lon Chaney Jr. (as Larry Talbot/the “Wolf Man”), Glenn Strange (as Frankenstein’s monster), John Carradine (as Dracula, a.k.a. Baron Latos), J. Carrol Naish (as Daniel), Lionel Atwill (as Inspector Arnz), George Zucco (as Prof. Bruno Lampini),  Anne Gwynne (as Rita Hussman), Peter Coe (as Carl Hussman), Sig Ruman (as Hussman), Elena Verdugo (as Ilonka), Philip Van Zandt (as Inspector Muller) and Frank Reicher (as Ullman).

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

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals and fellow Universal Studios monster aficionados will be jumping for joy for Sven’s upcoming showcase of a classic werewolf thriller.

“Svengoolie” presents his upcoming showcase of “The Wolf Man” (1941)

Realart Pictures re-issue trailer for Universal Studios‘ “The Wolf Man” (1941).

1941 Universal Studios exhibitors’ ad for “The Wolf Man.”

The iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing the Universal Studios werewolf monster thriller classic, “The Wolf Man” (1941); this Sat., Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Wolf Man” (1941) was directed by veteran film director George Waggner.  Waggner later worked in the field of television in his directorial career, notably directing several episodes of the live-action “Batman” TV series with Adam West and Burt Ward from 1966-67.

The inspiration for “The Wolf Man” came from Universal’s earlier werewolf thriller entry, “Werewolf of London” (1935, directed by Stuart Walker; with Henry Hull, Warner Oland, Spring Byington, Valerie Hobson and Lawrence Grant).

This will mark Sven’s sixth big broadcast of Waggner’s Universal werewolf monster feature on Me-TV.  He had previously showcased “The Wolf Man” (1941) back in Feb. 2013, July 2013, Oct. 2014,  Feb. 2016 and Sept. 2017.

Who was in “The Wolf Man” (1941)?

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

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Son of Frankenstein” (1939), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals will be excited about his upcoming showcase of a classic Universal Studios monster entry with several silver screen legends.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Son of Frankenstein” (1939)

Original Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “Son of Frankenstein” (1939).

1939 Universal Studios lobby card for “Son of Frankenstein.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will present the third installment of Universal’s “Frankenstein” monster franchise series, “Son of Frankenstein” (1939); this Sat., Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1939 Universal “Frankenstein” entry was directed by Rowland V. Lee, who also directed “The Toast of New York” (1935) for RKO Radio Pictures (featuring Cary Grant, Edward Arnold, Frances Farmer and Jack Oakie).

This will mark Sven’s fourth showcase of “Son of Frankenstein” (1939) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Lee’s Universal “Frankenstein” feature back in March 2013, April 2014 and Sept. 2015.

 

 

Who was in “Son of Frankenstein” (1939)?

1939 Film Bulletin “Exploitation Picture” photo collage for Universal‘s “Son of Frankenstein.”

The players who appeared in “Son of Frankenstein” (1939) were Boris Karloff (as Frankenstein’s monster), Basil Rathbone (as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein), Bela Lugosi (as Ygor), Josephine Hutchinson (as Elsa von Frankenstein), Donnie Dunagan (as Peter von Frankenstein), Emma Dunn (as Amelia), Edgar Norton (as Thomas Benson), Perry Ivins (as Fritz), Lawrence Grant (as the Burgomaster) and Caroline Frances Cooke (as Frau Neumüller).