Fellow Super Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be dancing and jumping for joy for his first coast-to-coast classic mammoth double-feature sci-fi masterpiece showcase for “Halloween Boo-nanza 2023!”
“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast twinset of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and “The Crawling Eye” (1958)
A snippet from the Chiodo Bros.’ classic mammoth 1988 Trans World Entertainment* sci-fi farce masterpiece production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space.”
Truncated version of the original theatrical release trailer for Quentin Lawrence’s “The Crawling Eye” (1958) featuring Forrest Tucker, Jennifer Jayne and Laurence Payne.
The legendary and iconic Berywn/Chicago-based classic mammoth sci-fi feature film masterpiece host will present his first coast-to-coast double-feature twinset sci-fi feature film masterpiece showcase of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and “The Crawling Eye” (1958). The aforementioned Sven double-feature twinset will begin this Sat., Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.
Oct. 14, 2023: Svengoolie’s big double-feature twinset broadcast of the classic mammoth Universal Studios/Abbott and Costello comedy-monster feature film masterpiece featuring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Glenn Strange, Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr., “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948, one of Sven’s most-requested classic mammoth Universal comedy-monster masterpieces at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central) and the cult classic mammoth Cannon sci-fi masterpiece re-make of “Invaders From Mars” (1986, at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central), followed by the big broadcast return of the classic mammoth Me-TV original documentary masterpiece on the life and career of Sven/Rich Koz featuring cameo guest appearances by fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners Sarah Rhodes/Sarahgoolie, Nanette Keir and Brian Bernardoni in “Svengoolie: Uncrypted” (2022, at 12:30 a.m. Eastern/11:30 p.m. Central)! And wait- there’s more! An all-night marathon of Rod Serling‘s classic mammoth CBS supernatural masterpiece series, “The Twilight Zone” (1:30 a.m. Eastern/12:30 a.m. Central)!
Oct. 21, 2023: Svengoolie’s big double-feature twinset broadcast featuring his big broadcast premiere of Dan Curtis‘ classic mammoth ABC “Kolchak” supernatural made-for-TV movie masterpiece with Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland and Larry Linville (of TV’s “M*A*S*H” fame), “The Night Stalker” (1972, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central), followed by Sven’s big broadcast of the U.S. dubbing of Ishiro Honda‘s classic mammoth Toho Studios pioneering kaiju creature masterpiece production of “Gojira” featuring Raymond Burr of TV’s “Perry Mason” fame, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters!” (1954/56, at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central)! And wait- there’s more! Me-TV will also have an all-night festival of classic episodes of the classic mammoth 1974-75 Universal Studios/ABC supernatural masterpiece series adaptation that was inspired by the two earlier classic mammoth Dan Curtis/ABC “Kolchak” made-for-TV movie masterpieces, “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” with McGavin and Oakland (at 1:30 a.m. Eastern/12:30 a.m. Central)!
Oct. 22, 2023: Svengoolie’s big double-feature finale twinset broadcast featuring his big broadcast premiere of Dan Curtis’ classic mammoth ABC “Kolchak” supernatural made-for-TV movie sequel masterpiece with Darren McGavin and Simon Oakland, “The Night Strangler” (1973, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central) and Sven’s big broadcast of Curtis’ classic mammoth ABC made-for-TV horror anthology movie masterpiece with Karen Black, “Trilogy of Terror“* (1975, at 10: 30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central)! And wait- there’s more! An all-night festival of additional classic episodes of the classic mammoth Universal Studios/ABC supernatural masterpiece series with McGavin and Oakland, “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” (at 1:30 a.m. Eastern/12:30 a.m. Central)!
Alongside Sven’s upcoming big broadcast twinset of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and “The Crawling Eye” (1958), Me-TV will also be showcasing the return of classic episodes of a classic mammoth spin-off cross-over masterpiece series featuring a recognizable personality from the network’s classic mammoth weekday morning cartoon masterpiece showcase series!
That same evening (Oct. 7), “Sventoonie” returns to the Me-TV airlanes with classic episodes of the “Svengoolie”/”Toon In With Me” cross-over spin-off series in a “Sventoonie” all-night festival (starting at 12:30 a.m. Eastern/11:30 p.m. Central)!
“It’s ‘Craazzy’!” Original 1988 Trans World Entertainment* theatrical poster art for the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space.”
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was directed, co-written and co-produced by veteran puppet/animatronic designer/puppeteer and stop-motion animator Stephen Chiodo. Chiodo began his career as a graphic designer for the newscasts for ABC‘s network-owned TV station in New York City WABC-TV (sister station to ABC’s network-owned Berwyn/Chicago TV station, WLS-TV). He later moved to the Washington, D.C. area to work with veteran animator/cartoonist Walt Kelly and director Marc Paul Chinoy as a production designer for the classic stop-motion animation adaptation of Kelly’s possum comic strip, “Pogo;” titled “I Go Pogo” (1980) with the vocal stylings of legends Vincent Price, Jonathan Winters, Ruth Buzzi (of Rowan & Martin’s “Laugh-In” fame), Stan Freberg and Arnold Stang (of the “Chunky” chocolate bar TV commercials fame). He later moved to Hollywood, California and joined his brothers Charles Chiodo and Edward Chiodo to form Chiodo Bros. Productions.
The Chiodo Bros. are best-known for their numerous custom props, puppets, animatronic, stop-motion animation creations and special effects for the motion picture and television industry over the years; including the design of the Critters for the New Line Cinema “Critters” series of films from 1986–92, animated effects consultants for Tim Burton‘s classic mammoth Warner Bros. feature comedy masterpiece featuring Paul “Pee-Wee Herman” Reubens, “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), the motion control robot puppet “Catfish”** for Sony Imagesoft (today’s Sony Interactive Entertainment) & Digital Pictures’ full-motion video interactive video game for the Sega CD (attachment for the Sega Genesis) & 3DO game console formats, “Sewer Shark” (1992), the “Rankin/Bass“-style holiday stop-motion figurines for Jon Favreau‘s modern classic mammoth New Line Cinema holiday comedy masterpiece featuring Will Ferrell, “Elf” (2003); including the “Leon the Snowman” stop-motion character featuring the vocal stylings of the legendary Leon Redbone; the “supermarionation”-style figurines for Trey Parker & Matt Stone (of “South Park” fame)’s modern classic mammoth Paramount Pictures comedy-farce masterpiece, “Team America: World Police” (2004) and a stop-motion animated sequence for legendary Los Angeles-based horror/sci-fi film host Elvira (portrayed by Cassandra Petersen)’s brief classic mammoth syndicated masterpiece revival of “Elvira’s Movie Macabre” for her 2010 showcase of the cult classic mammoth Nicholas Webster-Embassy Pictures holiday-fantasy masterpiece production of “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” (1964).
Watch out! “Dean Wormer’s” long-lost “mascot” for “Faber College!” Oopsa Doopsa! Wrong John Vernon film! A moment from “Killer Klowns in Outer Space” (1988), featuring John Vernon.
The cult classic mammoth 1988 horror/sci-fi/comedy masterpiece production was co-produced by veteran executive producers/production officials Moshe Diamant and Paul Mason, along with veteran associate producers/production officials J.J. Lichauco Pelman, Christopher Roth, Eduard Sarlui and Helen Szabo; the real-life sister of Sarlui (she received screen credit under the name of Helen Sarlui-Tucker). The Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was released through Moshe Diamant and Eduard Sarlui’s independent releasing firm Trans World Entertainment*; according to IMDB. Trans World Entertainment* would be later folded into another production/releasing/distribution firm that was headed by Diamant, Epic Productions; according to Variety. After a series of complicated ownership deals and due in part from Trans World’s reliance on financing for productions from France’s banking firm Crédit Lyonnais (the aforementioned banking firm would later have many financial problems of their own); the Chiodo Bros.’ production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and the majority of the TWE/Epic Productions library* later wound up in the hands of the current incarnation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), according to the Los Angeles Times. Sidebar: Diamant and Saruli’s Trans World Entertainment* was not connected to a similar named company that specialized in mall-based and shopping center-based record and video stores. The other “Trans World Entertainment” now operates under the name of “Kaspien Holdings” for e-commerce sales; the company’s retail-based stores under the “FYE/For Your Entertainment” name throughout North America were later sold off to Canada’s Sunrise Records retail group. Though the two companies shared the “Trans World Entertainment” name, the two companies were never related in any form. -C.H.
“Waiting! Watching! Wanton!” “Maybe Yours!” The company that brought you “Rodan!” Original Distributors Corporation of America (DCA) theatrical poster artwork for “The Crawling Eye” (1958).
“The Crawling Eye” was directed by veteran British television and feature film director Quentin Lawrence. Several of Lawrence’s best-known productions throughout his directorial career alongside “The Crawling Eye” (1958) include numerous British television series, including directing six episodes of the made-for-TV classic mammoth sci-fi masterpiece television adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” in 1959, one episode of the classic mammoth spy/secret agent masterpiece adventure series with Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee; “The Avengers” (Lawrence directed the 1965 episode of “The Avengers,” “The Gravediggers”). Lawrence also worked on several episodes of Britain’s long-running Granada (ITV) soap opera/drama series; “Coronation Street” (Lawrence directed numerous episodes of the series from 1974-77, including filmed sequences). Another Granada (ITV) British television series that Lawrence worked on was 20 episodes of a brief comedy series with Peter Sallis (of “Last of the Summer Wine” and “Wallace and Gromit” fame) along with Arthur English (of “Are You Being Served?” fame), “The Ghosts of Motley Hall” (1976-78).
According to IMDB, “The Crawling Eye” (1958) was produced by Tempean Films in Great Britain. Lawrence’s cult classic 1958 sci-fi masterpiece was released in Great Britain through Eros Films Ltd., a production, distribution and motion picture exhibition company that was established by veteran British film distributors Phil and Sid Hyams. Eros Films was also known as the British theatrical releasing firm that released the classic mammoth Arthur Crabtree– Richard Gordon sci-fi masterpiece production of “Fiend Without A Face” (1958) with Marshall Thompson. Kim Parker, Kynaston Reeves, Stanley Maxted and Terence “Terry” Kilburn; the U.S. theatrical rights was handled by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) before Richard Gordon’s Gordon Films acquired the complete rights.
From an early 1960s advertising proof for the TV syndication of “The Crawling Eye” (1958), which was handled by pioneering TV syndicator/producer Eliot Hyman’s Seven Arts at the time.
The North American theatrical rights for “The Crawling Eye” (1958) was handled by independent releasing organization Distributors Corporation of America, which was also known as DCA. DCA was known for releasing Will Price’s classic mammoth rock-and-roll revue masterpiece with the legendary “father of Rock & Roll,” Little Richard; young Tuesday Weld, the legendary La Vern Baker and the legendary pioneering New York Rock & Roll radio disc jockey Alan Freed; “Rock Rock Rock!” (1956, which was produced by Vanguard Productions, who also co-produced a latter classic mammoth Rock & Roll revue masterpiece feature with rival studio Warner Bros., titled “Jamboree!” in 1957). One of DCA’s other biggest successes was also the 1957 North American dub of Ishiro Honda’s classic mammoth kaiju creature-monster masterpiece production from Japan’s Toho Studios; “Rodan” (1956) with veteran Toho Studios stunt performer Haruo Nakajima, Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akio Koboril and Akihiko Hirata.
DCA also handled the original theatrical release of Ed Wood’s cult classic mammoth low-budget sci-fi masterpiece with the legendary Bela Lugosi, legendary pioneering Los Angeles, California TV horror film host Maila “Vampira” Nurmi, professional wrestler Tor Johnson and Criswell; “Plan 9 From Outer Space” (1957). The distribution firm later released Robert Youngson’s classic mammoth comedy compilation masterpiece of Hal Roach‘s classic mammoth feature film comedy masterpiece moments, “The Golden Age of Comedy” (1957); which was then also released through competing rival studio Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios), according to a poster art element that was unearthed on Bonanza.com.
For “Killer Klowns in Outer Space” (1988), this will mark Sven’s second big coast-to-coast broadcast of the classic mammoth Chiodo Bros,-Trans World Entertainment sci-fi farce masterpiece production on Me-TV. He previously showcased the Chiodos’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) as a Me-TV big broadcast premiere back in Feb. 2023. In Sven’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, he previously showcased the Chiodo Bros.’ cult classic mammoth 1988 horror/sci-fi/comedy masterpiece production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” as a Berwyn/Chicago big broadcast premiere on his hometown television station, WCIU-TV 26 back in Jan. 2011; according to IMDB.
For “The Crawling Eye” (1958), this will mark Sven’s fourth coast-to-coast big broadcast of the cult classic mammoth 1958 Quentin Lawrence sci-fi masterpiece on the airlanes of Me-TV. He previously showcased Quentin Lawrence’s cult classic 1958 sci-fi/creature/fantasy masterpiece production of “”The Crawling Eye” as a big coast-to-coast broadcast premiere on the airlanes of Me-TV back in April 2021 from the safety “Sven Cave”/”Fortress of Svenitude” and as regular Me-TV big broadcasts back in Dec. 2021 and Nov. 2022. In Sven’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, Illinois; he previously showcased Quentin Lawrence’s production of “The Crawling Eye” (1958) back in 2004 on his hometown television station, WCIU-TV 26/”The U”; according to IMDB.
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988):
Who was in the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988)?
The players who appeared in the Chiodo Bros.’ cult classic mammoth horror/sci-fi/comedy masterpiece production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) were Grant Cramer (as Mike Tobacco; Cramer also appeared in the dual roles of Shaun Garrett and Adam Hunter in the long-running CBS/Columbia Pictures (Sony Pictures Television) soap opera series, “The Young and the Restless” from 1984-96), John Vernon (as Curtis Mooney, previously lent his vocal stylings for the voices of Tony “Iron Man” Stark, Major Corey and Major Glenn Talbot in three classic mammoth animated TV adaptations of Marvel Comics‘ superhero franchises, including “Iron Man,” “Hulk,” “Captain America,” “Mighty Thor” and “Sub-Mariner” between 1966-67; one of his most well-known roles in his screen career was his characterization of notorious Faber College dean Vernon Wormer in John Landis‘ classic mammoth 1978 Universal Studios campus comedy masterpiece, “National Lampoon’s Animal House” with John Belushi, Donald Sutherland, Bruce McGill, Stephen Furst, Karen Allen, James Widdoes, Otis Day, Tim Matheson, Douglas Kenney, Stephen Bishop ), Royal Dano (as Farmer Gene Green, Dano previously appeared in Alfred Hitchcock‘s classic mammoth 1955 Paramount Pictures mystery masterpiece production of “The Trouble with Harry” with John Forsythe, young Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn and a young pre-“Leave It To Beaver” Jerry Mathers), Mildred Natwick, Parker Fennelly), Suzanne Snyder (as Debbie Stone, Snyder previously appeared in the role of Deb in John Hughes‘ classic mammoth 1985 Universal Studios comedy masterpiece with Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton, Robert Downey Jr. and Judie Aronson, “Weird Science”), John Allen Nelson (as Dave Hansen), Christopher Titus (as Bob McReed), Michael S. Siegel (as Rich Terenzi), Peter Licassi (as Paul Terenzi), Irene Michaels (as Stacy), Karla Sue Krull (as Tracy), Aeron Macintyre (as a Punk, Macintyre was credited under the pseudonym name of Brian Degan Scott), David Piel (as a security guard), Harrod Blank, Karl Shaeffer, Geno Ponza, Dennis C. Walsh, Genie Houdini, Jimmy Locust, Michael Harrington Burris, Steve Rockhold and Paul Parsons (as “Klown” performers) and a cameo by director Charles Chiodo (as “Klownzilla”).
Additional insight into the Chiodo Bros.’ inspirations for “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988)
A moment from the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988).
According to Jon Beifuss’ Nov. 2001 syndicated article/column on the Chiodo Bros. and “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” that was published in the Wilmington Star-News, it was mentioned that one of the Chiodos’ inspirations for their classic mammoth 1988 sci-fi farce feature film masterpiece production came from memories of watching the past Thanksgiving Day “Million Dollar Movie” marathons of the classic mammoth Ernest B. Schoedsack– Merian C. Cooper–Willis O’Brien–David O. Selznick–RKO Radio Pictures* 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; which was seen via New York’s WOR-TV (which was owned by General Tire eons ago, which bought RKO Radio Pictures from industrial tycoon Howard Hughes in 1955). The Chiodo Bros. decided to make “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) as a tribute to the classic mammoth horror, monster and sci-fi feature film masterpieces; according to Nathaniel Thompson’s 2018 Turner Classic Movies online article.
The other inspiration for “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was from the Chiodo Bros.’ self-interests in stop-motion animation effects and filmmaking. Stephen Chiodo and his brothers produced and filmed short, stop-motion animation movies with their Super 8mm home movie camera in their basement, along with short film projects that the brothers compiled during their years in college. It was reported that the Chiodo Bros.’ earliest works were inspired by many of the cult classic mammoth monster/horror and sci-fi masterpiece features that were commonly screened at Drive-In theaters throughout the country. Some of the titles of their home movie creations included “Land of Terror” and “Beast from the Egg;” according to additional details from Nathaniel Thompson’s 2018 TCM online article and Tim Salmons’ 2018 article on the Arrow Films/Arrow Video/MGM Blu-Ray release of the Chiodo Bros.’ 1988 feature-length production for Bill Hunt’s home entertainment journal, The Digital Bits.
On-location filming for the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988)
Again, that is not “Bozo’s Big Top Band!” And no, that’s not the backing band for “Kroon Along with Krusty!” From the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988).
For exterior/outdoor filming location sequences for the Chiodo Bros.’ classic mammoth Trans World sci-fi farce masterpiece production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988), the areas that were utilized for outdoor filming sequences were in the town of Watsonville, California and at the famed Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park in Santa Cruz, California; according to Wallace Baine’s 2019 San Francisco Chronicle article on feature film productions that were filmed on location at the Santa Cruz boardwalk.
It was reported that the Santa Cruz Boardwalk’s “Fright Walk” attraction featured a segment that was inspired by and dedicated to the Chiodo Bros.’ production of “Kilker Klowns from Outer Space.”
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988): A feature film production that was later re-discovered in the home entertainment field.
A publicity photo for the Media Home Entertainment/Heron VHS (and LaserDisc via Image Entertainment) release of the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988).
Diamant and Sarlui’s Trans World Entertainment releasing firm was known for financing and releasing medium-to-low-budget features that had a limited theatrical release. The productions that were financed by Diamant and Sarlui, including “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) would reap larger profits for the growing home entertainment industry, primarily for the VHS, Betamax and LaserDisc formats at the time by licensing the rights to numerous independent home entertainment distributors, along with pay-per-view/cable and broadcast television syndication licensing rights to distributors/syndicators.
Alongside the earlier Media Home Entertainment/Heron VHS and LaserDisc (via Image Entertainment) editions with numerous pay-per-view/premium cable network and syndicated TV airings of the production, it was noted that the production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was re-discovered thanks in part to MGM’s DVD and VHS releases of the Chiodo Bros. classic mammoth 1988 sci-fi farce masterpiece under the “Midnite Movies” moniker, according to additional details from Jon Beifuss’ Nov. 2001 syndicated article/column. Alongside the post-1952 United Artists library, MGM’s “Midnite Movies” moniker also featured many of the classic mammoth horror/thriller/monster/sci-fi masterpiece productions from Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson’s American-International Pictures, which was sold to Filmways in 1979; Filmways was later acquired by Orion Pictures in 1982 and MGM acquired Orion outright in 1997. After MGM’s acquisition of the Trans World/Epic library via its acquisition of the pre-1996 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment holdings, “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was immediately placed into MGM’s Orion holdings; according to Claudia Eller’s Oct. 1998 Los Angeles Times article.
According to additional details from Thompson’s 2018 TCM online article and the YouTube channel of Thom CD-ROM, a bonus music video version of The Dickies‘ classic mammoth title track source soundtrack recording to the Chiodo Brothers’ production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) was included as a bonus on the end of the original Media VHS and Media/Image Entertainment LaserDisc releases of the film. It was reported that the latter MGM “Midnite Movies” VHS and DVD editions, along with the MGM Blu-Ray and now out-of-print Arrow Video/MGM Blu-Ray editions of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) do not include the music video version of The Dickies’ “Killer Klowns” title track for reasons unknown.
“The Crawling Eye” (1958):
Who was in Quentin Lawrence’s production of “The Crawling Eye” (1958)?
The players who appeared in Quentin Lawrence’s cult classic mammoth sci-fi masterpiece production of “The Crawling Eye” (1958) were Forrest Tucker (as Alan Brooks, one of the veteran actor’s most famous appearances was in the classic mammoth Warner Bros.-ABC TV comedy series masterpiece with Larry Storch, Melody Patterson, Ken Berry and James Hampton, “F-Troop“), Jennifer Jayne (as Sarah Pilgrim), Laurence Payne (as Philip Truscott), Janet Munro (as Anne Pilgrim), Warren Mitchell (as Crevett), Andrew Faulds (as Brett, Faulds later appeared in the role of Phalerus in Ray Harryhausen & Don Chaffey’s classic mammoth 1963 Columbia Pictures “Dynamation” stop-motion fantasy creature masterpiece with Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack. a pre-“Doctor Who” Patrick Troughton and Gary Raymond, “Jason and the Argonauts”), Stuart Saunders (as Dewhurst), Derek Sydney (as Wilde), Richard Golding (as the first villager), Colin Douglas (as Hans), George Herbert (as a second villager), Anne Sharp (as a German woman), Leslie Heritage (as Carl) and Jeremy Longhurst (as the first student climber).
“The Crawling Eye” (1958): Part of several overseas sci-fi/creature/horror-thriller feature film productions that Forrest Tucker appeared in
Original publicity photo of Jennifer Jayne, Forrest Tucker and Laurene Payne in “The Crawling Eye” (1958).
“The Crawling Eye” (1958) was one of several overseas sci-fi feature film masterpiece productions that Forrest Tucker appeared in. Shortly before the production of “The Crawling Eye”/”The Trollenberg Terror,” Forrest Tucker appeared in the role of Tom Friend in Val Guest’s classic mammoth Hammer Films horror/sci-fi/creature masterpiece production with horror masterpiece with Hammer horror legend Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell and Richard Wattis, “The Abominable Snowman” (1957, a.k.a. “The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas”); which was released theatrically throughout North America by Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios); according to IMDB. Hammer filmed “The Abominable Snowman” in the “Cinemascope” widescreen process due to Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)’s involvement in the production- but was released under the “Regalscope” moniker due to producer Robert L. Lippert’s involvement with “B”-budget productions that were co-financed and/or distributed by Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios); according to film historian Martin Hart’s American Widescreen Museum entry on the Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios) “CinemaScope” widescreen process.
“The science fiction ‘shock’ show of the year!” Original 1958 Distributors Corporation of America (DCA) exhibitors’ leaflet cover for the double-feature theatrical release of “The Crawling Eye” and “Cosmic Monsters” with Forrest Tucker.
The other British classic mammoth sci-fi masterpiece production that Forrest Tucker appeared” was Gilbert Gunn’s classic mammoth sci-fi masterpiece production of “Cosmic Monsters” (1958, a.k.a. “The Strange World of Planet X”)which was adapted from the sci-fi novel by Rene Ray. “Cosmic Monsters”/”The Strange World of Planet X” alalong with Gaby André, Martin Benson, Dandy Nichols, Wyndham Goldie**, Alec Mango and Richard Warner. Both “The Crawling Eye” and “Cosmic Monsters” were released as a double-feature twinset presentation to theaters from coast-to-coast by DCA, according to an original 1958 DCA exhibitors’ leaflet.
“The Crawling Eye” (1958): Later re-discovered on “Mystery Science Theater 3000” for the original “coast-to-coast cable premiere” of the series
The 1958 sci-fi production was re-introduced and riffed on the first coast-to-coast debut episode of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” in Nov. 1989 on the Comedy Channel (later known as Comedy Central), according to the MST3K-Info/Satellite News MST3K episode guide site. The 1989 MST3K coast-to-coast debut riffing edition of “The Crawling Eye,” ep. #101 featured original series creator and host Joel Hodgson (as Joel Robinson), Trace Beaulieu (as mad scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester/vocal stylings of Crow T. Robot) and Josh/J. Elvis Weinstein (as mad scientist Dr. Lawrence Erhardt/vocal stylings of Tom Servo). Before the 1989 coast-to-coast debut of MST3K, Hodgson’s series originally premiered on Thanksgiving Day 1988 as a local Minneapolis, Minnesota movie riffing show on KTMA-23 to riff movies from the station’s syndicated film library, according to Satellite News.
Be sure to watch Svengoolie’s double-feature twinset of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1958) and “The Crawling Eye,” plus the classic “Sventoonie” Late-Night festival for “Sven’s Halloween Boo-nanza 2023,” this Sat. on Me-TV!
Berwyn’s legends of the big broadcast airlanes and all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners are hoping all Me-TV airlanes will be completely present for Sven’s first Me-TV twinset festival and classic “Sventoonie” this Sat., along with a pre-show Sven event on the online airlanes this Sat.! Fingers crossed!Svengoolie (portrayed by Rich Koz), Kerwyn & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners are all looking forward to the first installment of Sven’s “2023 Halloween Boo-nanza” festival featuring Sven’s big broadcast of the Chiodo Bros.’ “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and “The Crawling Eye” (1958), plus the classic Sventoonie festival this Sat. on Me-TV!
With two classic mammoth sci-fi feature film masterpieces and the return of classic episodes of the famous Sven/”Toon In” cross-over series, you will not want to miss out on Svengoolie’s upcoming expanded “Sven Halloween Boo-nanza 2023” twinset of the Chiodo Bros.’ classic mammoth Trans World sci-fi farce masterpiece, “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and Quentin Lawrence’s cult classic mammoth sci-fi masterpiece production of “The Crawling Eye” (1958) plus classic Sventoonie, this Sat. on Me-TV! Escape from anxiety and stress with the magic of Sven’s twinset and the upcoming classic Sventoonie showcase! A perfect treat for all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners everywhere with Svengoolie’s extensive fun facts, maestro Doug and maestro Sven’s parody song, Kerwyn’s “Mail Call,” fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners’ “Spawn of Svengoolie” guest cameo video auditions, Sven surprises, classic Sven moments, Sventoonie and much, much more! You will not be disappointed! Highly recommended to all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners everywhere!
Plus, I will be sharing details about an upcoming Live pre-Sven show surprise near the conclusion of this week’s “Silver Screen Reflections!” Be on the lookout! -C.H.
“Svengoolie” presents his 2023 “Halloween Boo-nanza” big broadcast twinset of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) and “The Crawling Eye” (1958), plus the overnight classic “Sventoonie” festival
Sat., Oct. 7, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV
To all fellow Super Svengoolie SvenPals/fellow Super “Toon In With Me” Tooners/fellow Super readers/fellow subscribers of “Silver Screen Reflections” everywhere: Seriously, Please, please be good, kind, courteous, safe and respectful to each other. Let’s all look to positive/uplifting enlightenment, wisdom and encouragement from Svengoolie, all fellow super Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere, all fellow super Me-TV “Toon In With Me”/”Saturday Morning Cartoons” Tooners, all fellow super Mystery Science Theater 3000/MST3K MSTies everywhere and all fellow super classic film/television aficionados everywhere. Again, to all fellow super Svengoolie SvenPals and all fellow super Me-TV “Toon In With Me”/”Saturday Morning Cartoons” Tooners, fellow super MST3K MSTies & fellow super classic film & TV aficionados everywhere; safety first, to our fellow super SvenPals/MSTies/Tooners who have not made a plan to get their vaccines yet, be sure to schedule your vaccines, booster vaccines & your flu shot by contacting your doctor/physician/healthcare professional soon, follow all precautions safely and seriously, wear a protective face mask/appropriate protective face covering, wash your hands for approximately 20 sec., avoid touching your face, practice proper social distancing/physical distancing protocols, use a tissue/sleeve when coughing/sneezing, stay home, keep healthy and stay well. Again, let’s all take preventative measures/steps by being safe, keeping healthy and staying well- and again, we fellow Super SvenPals everywhere highly recommend watching Kerwyn’s informative coronavirus/COVID-19 prevention safety public service announcement! Escape from anxiety, chaos and stress by relaxing and having fun with Sven and his Sat. evening big broadcasts of classic mammoth creature/sci-fi/monster/horror/fantasy feature film masterpieces on Me-TV’s big broadcast airlanes featuring Svengoolie’s expanded big Me-TV “Halloween Boo-nanza” broadcast twinset of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988), “The Crawling Eye” (1958) and classic “Sventoonie” this Sat.- fingers crossed for all airlanes being present for Sven Saturday! Join in on the fun with all fellow super SvenPals everywhere by live-tweeting on the airlanes during Sven’s Sat. evening big broadcasts and/or Toony & Bill’s “Toon In With Me!” Again, be good, safety first, keep healthy and stay well, Sven/Rich Koz, the entire Sven/Sventoonie/”Toon In”/Me-TV production team & the entire crowd of fellow super Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere! To quote Svengoolie’s executive producer, Jim Roche: “#KeepCalmAndWatchSven!” –C.H.
Fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners: Though I did catch story #1 of Dan Curtis’ classic mammoth ABC made-for-TV horror anthology masterpiece; “Trilogy of Terror” (1975) during Sven’s recent big broadcast- unfortunately, my cable/internet provider has been messing around with Me-TV once again. This marked about the third Sven Saturday that I missed the majority of a Sven big broadcast with all my fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners. And because of similar technical problems during the weekday morning airlanes- I missed all my fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners for Toony & Bill’s recent series of “Toon In With Me” big broadcasts- I’m hoping that all my airlanes will be fully and completely present for Toony & Bill’s “Family Photos” edition of “Toon In” in the Thurs. morning, Oct. 5 airlanes and for all of Sven’s “Halloween Boo-nanza” big broadcasts including classic Sventoonie, “Sven: Uncrypted” featuring fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners Sarah Rhodes/Sarahgoolie, Nanette Keir and Brian Bernardoni and all future Sven and/or “Toon In” big broadcasts- fingers crossed! -C.H.
Again, I highly appreciate all my fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners’ advice, wisdom, help and concerns in connection to my Me-TV and cable/internet troubles. -C.H.
And in case anyone from Weigel Broadcasting/Me-TV is reading “Silver Screen Reflections-“ the Washington, D.C./Frederick, Maryland viewing area deserves a full-powered Me-TV affiliate. It would be very beneficial to all of us fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners in the Washington, D.C./Frederick, Maryland viewing region. -C.H.
And speaking of “Toon In With Me,” a famous Chicago Polka bandleader guest and his family’s connection to the home headquarters/home station of Me-TV, WCIU-TV 26/Chicago!
In connection to legendary Chicago Polka bandleader Eddie Korosa Jr.’s recent guest appearance on Toony & Bill’s “Oktoberfest” edition of “Toon In With Me!” Surprised that Toony & Bill didn’t mention this to the junior Korosa during the “Okotoberfest” edition of “Toon In With Me” on Me-TV- the Korosa family has a connection to Me-TV’s home station/home headquarters in Chicago, Illinois; WCIU-TV 26! Back when WCIU was headquartered at the Chicago Board of Trade building, the senior Eddie Korosa, his Polka band and his family had a weekly Chicago Polka variety show series, titled “Eddie Korosa’s Polka Party,” according to vintage off-air WCIU recordings that were unearthed years ago by Chicago/Berwyn television archivist Rick Klein’s “FuzzyMemoriesTV: The Museum of Classic Chicago Television!” Yes, the same Chicago Board of Trade Building where Sven/Rich Koz returned as “Svengoolie” for his early WCIU/26 “The U” Berwyn/Chicago Sven big broadcast shows in 1995, before Weigel/WCIU moved to 26 North Halsted in Chicago!
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Extra! Extra! Extra! Cameo mentions of fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners!
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Extra! Extra! Extra! Wait! Wait! There’s More! Fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners danced and jumped for joy when fellow Super Svengoolie/Sventoonie SvenPal/Super “Toon In With Me” Tooner/Super broadcaster/Super DJ/Super artist Sarah Rhodes/Sarahgoolie recently unveiled a preview of her upcoming wonderful Sarahgoolie-style art creation masterpiece!
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Congratulations and Happy anniversary to Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Nanette & Brian on your wonderful “Svengoolie: Uncrypted” big broadcast guest cameo masterpiece appearances! Congratulations and Happy anniversary to Sarah/Sarahgoolie on your wonderful Toony concept art creation masterpiece that served as the inspiration for your wonderful “Toony and Sven Test Pattern” art creation masterpiece! Congratulations to Sarah/Sarahgoolie on 21 years of broadcasting! Again, we fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super broadcasters/Super DJs miss hearing you on the big broadcast radio airlanes! Congratulations to Sarah/Sarahgoolie on your wonderful upcoming Sarahgoolie art creation masterpiece! We’re all looking forward to your complete edition of your new, wonderful Sarahgoolie art creation masterpiece! Very awesome, neat & cool! We’re all dancing and jumping joy for all of you, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Nanette, Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners! I missed you all for the majority of Sven/”Trilogy of Terror” (1975) and the recent “Toon In” big broadcasts- fingers crossed for the upcoming Toony & Bill “Toon In” big broadcasts, the upcoming Sven’s “Halloween Boo-nanza” big broadcasts, “Sventoonie,” “Sven: Uncrypted” and future Sven/”Toon In” big broadcasts, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Nanette, Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners! And again, I highly appreciate everyone’s wisdom, help, concerns and advice in connection to my recent Me-TV/cable/internet troubles, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Nanette, Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners everywhere- fingers crossed for all airlanes! Safety first, keep healthy, stay well, three cheers, two thumbs up, keep up the wonderful & excellent work & all the best to Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Nanette, Drew, Brian & to all fellow wonderful Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons/Super artists/Super broadcasters/Super DJs/Super photographers everywhere, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Nanette, Drew, Brian & to all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons/Super artists/Super broadcasters/Super DJs/Super photographers everywhere! Hooray for Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Nanette, Drew & Brian! Yippee! “Yee-Howdy!” Hooray! Woo-Hoo! “Hi-Keeba!”-C.H.
Congratulations and Happy anniversary to Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie & Brian on your wonderful “Svengoolie: Uncrypted” big broadcast guest cameo masterpiece appearances! Congratulations to Nanette on your wonderful “Scratchy the Cat” sketch art creation masterpiece! Very awesome, neat & cool! We’re all dancing and jumping joy for all of you, Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners! I missed you all for the majority of Sven/”Trilogy of Terror” (1975) and the recent “Toon In” big broadcasts- fingers crossed for the upcoming Toony & Bill “Toon In” big broadcasts, the upcoming Sven’s “Halloween Boo-nanza” big broadcasts, “Sventoonie,” “Sven: Uncrypted” and future Sven/”Toon In” big broadcasts, Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners! And again, I highly appreciate everyone’s wisdom, help, concerns and advice in connection to my recent Me-TV/cable/internet hiccups, Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie Brian & all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners everywhere- fingers crossed for all airlanes! Safety first, keep healthy, stay well, three cheers, two thumbs up, keep up the wonderful & excellent work & all the best to Nanette Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Drew, Brian & to all fellow wonderful Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons/Super artists everywhere, Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Drew, Brian & to all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons/Super artists everywhere! Hooray for Nanette, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Drew & Brian! Yippee! “Yee-Howdy!” Hooray! Woo-Hoo! “Hi-Keeba!”-C.H.
Congratulations to Jamie & the PM&L players troupe on your upcoming big premiere week of your stage adaptation of “How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse!” Very awesome, neat & cool! We’re all dancing and jumping for joy for you, Jamie! Safety first, keep healthy, stay well, three cheers, two thumbs up, keep up the wonderful & excellent work & all the best to Jamie, the PM&L/”How To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” & the cast of your original horror-comedy play, “Brides” & to all fellow wonderful Super SvenPals/Super “Jammin’ with Jamie” Jammers/Super broadcasters/Super DJs everywhere, Jamie & to all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Jammers/Super broadcasters/Super DJs verywhere! Hooray for Jamie! Yippee! “Yee-Howdy!” Hooray! Woo-Hoo! “Hi-Keeba!”-C.H.
Congratulations to Chris C. & Fanboy Cantina on the upcoming “Sven-ology” show! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity as a guest on your upcoming wonderful “Sven-ology” Live YouTube show! I highly appreciate this & I’m looking forward to being a guest on “Sven-ology!” Safety first, keep healthy, stay well, three cheers, two thumbs up, keep up the wonderful & excellent work & all the best to Chris C., Fanboy Cantina, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Nanette, Jerry G., Jippa, Drew, Warner, Dave & to all fellow wonderful Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons everywhere, Chris C., Fanboy, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Nanette, Drew, Brian & to all fellow Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super Chicagoons of “Sven-ology” everywhere! Hooray for Chris C., Fanboy, Sarah/Sarahgoolie, Jerry G., Jippa, Nanette, Drew, Warner & Dave! Yippee! “Yee-Howdy!” Hooray! Woo-Hoo! “Hi-Keeba!”-C.H.
In connection to “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) & “The Crawling Eye” (1958):
“Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) is also available on Blu-Ray disc from the current incarnation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (owners of the majority of the Trans World/Epic/Pre-1996 PolyGram/Orion Pictures holdings), distributed exclusively by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment/Studio Distribution Services (by arrangement with the current incarnation of MGM). The Chiodo Bros.’ cult classic mammoth Trans World Entertainment sci-fi/horror/comedy masterpiece production of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” (1988) is also available to watch for free via the Tubi ad-supported streaming service (by arrangement with the current incarnation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.; owners of the majority of the Trans World/Epic/Pre-1996 PolyGram/Orion Pictures holdings).
The 1989 “Mystery Science Theater 3000” edition of “The Crawling Eye” is also available on DVD as part of Shout! Studios/Shout! Factory’s MST3K DVD compilation set, “MST3K: The Lost and Found Collection” and is also available for free on Shout’s official MST3K YouTube channel (by arrangement with the Wade Williams estate/Corinth Films).
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Great post and looking forward to seeing you on “Mr. C Dives In!”
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Greetings, Dave & all fellow Super #SvenPals of #Svengoolie/#Sventoonie/Super #Tooners of “#ToonInWithMe”/Super readers of “#TerrorFromBeyondTheDave” & “#SilverScreenReflections!”
I am honored to be the upcoming guest for Chris/Mr. C’s Live “#Svenology” show on his official YouTube channel this upcoming Saturday before Sven! I’m looking forward to this!
Glad to hear you all enjoyed this week’s edition of “Silver Screen Reflections” on Sven’s upcoming big coast-to-coast twinset festival of “#KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace” (1988) and “The #CrawlingEye” (1958)! And I highly appreciate your wonderful congratulatory greeting for my upcoming guest appearance on Chris/Mr. C.’s “Sven-ology!” Highly appreciated!
I enjoyed reading your recent wonderful “Terror From Beyond the Dave” article on the City Lit Theater’s stage play adaptation of “The #InnocenceOfSeduction” in connection to the history of the rise and fall of 1950s sci-fi and horror comic books! Wonderful to hear that you & your family enjoyed the recent City Lit stage play presentation of “The Innocence of Seduction!”
Hope all is well, keep up the wonderful & excellent work, three cheers, two thumbs up and all the best to you, your family, the entire “Terror From Beyond the Dave” crowd, Chris C./Mr. C., Fanboy Cantina & the entire “Sven-ology” crowd, Sarah/#Sarahgoolie, Nanette, Drew, Warner, Jamie, Sven/Rich, Brian, Jim & to all fellow wonderful Super SvenPals/Super Tooners/Super readers of “Terror From Beyond the Dave” & “Silver Screen Reflections” everywhere, Dave!
Cheers, Peace, Take Care & All the Best,
Chris Hamby 😉
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