“Svengoolie” presents his first 2021 big broadcast of “The Leech Woman” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his first big broadcast of the New Year of a classic Universal Studios sci-fi creature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his first big broadcast of the New Year with “The Leech Woman” (1960)

Original 1960 Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “The Leech Woman.”

Original 1960 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “The Leech Woman.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based classic sci-fi/creature film host will present his first big broadcast of the New Year with “The Leech Woman” (1960), this Sat., Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Leech Woman” (1960) was directed by veteran screenwriter-turned-film and TV director Edward Dein.  Dein also directed the classic Universal monster/western masterpiece, “Curse of the Undead” (1959).  Dein also directed numerous episodes of several popular television series, including “Hawaiian Eye,” “The Wild Wild West” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep/Black Sheep Squadron.”

The screenplay for Dein’s classic 1960 Universal sci-fi/creature masterpiece was written by veteran screenwriter David Duncan, Duncan’s screenplay for “The Leech Woman” was adapted from veteran Universal producer Ben Pivar and veteran screenwriter Francis Rosenwald’s original story idea.  “The Leech Woman” (1960) was produced by veteran Universal Studios music department supervisor Joseph Gershenson, who supervised the source orchestral soundtrack scores for Jack Arnold’s classic Universal mammoth monster masterpiece, “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) and Orson Welles’ classic Universal film noir-drama masterpiece production of “Touch of Evil” (1958).

This will mark Sven’s fifth big broadcast of “The Leech Woman” (1960) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Dein’s classic 1960 Universal sci-fi/creature masterpiece back in Sept. 2013, Feb. 2015, June 2016 and June 2018.

Who was in Edward Dein’s Universal production of “The Leech Woman” (1960)?

The players who appeared in Edward Dein’s Universal production of “The Leech Woman” (1960) were Coleen Gray (as June Talbot), Estelle Hemsley (as elderly Malla), Kim Hamilton (as young Malla),  Grant Williams (as Neil Foster), Phillip Terry (as Dr. Paul Talbot), Gloria Talbott (as Sally), Paul Thompson (in an uncredited role as a warrior leader), Harold Goodwin (in an uncredited role as Detective Joe), Arthur Batanides (as Jerry), Murray Alper (in an uncredited role as a drunk) and John Van Dreelen (as Bertram Garvay).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Leech Woman” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Ed. Note: This is an early Mon. “Silver Screen Reflections” blog post on Sven’s upcoming Me-TV showcase of “The Leech Woman” (1960).  I will be performing election judge duties during the Maryland primary election that will be taking place on Tue., June 26.  –C.H.

Fellow coast-to-coast Svengoolie SvenPals will be excited about his upcoming showcase of a Universal Studios cult romantic sci-fi/thriller classic.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Leech Woman” (1960)

Original Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “The Leech Woman” (1960).

1960 Universal Studios poster artwork for “The Leech Woman.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based sci-fi/horror film host will showcase “The Leech Woman” (1960), this Sat., June 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“The Leech Woman” (1960) was directed by Edward Dein, who also worked on Universal’s horror/western classic, “Curse of the Undead” (1959).  Dein also directed numerous episodes of several popular television series, including “Hawaiian Eye,” “The Wild Wild West” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep/Black Sheep Squadron.”

This will mark Sven’s fourth broadcast of Dein’s Universal sci-fi feature on Me-TV.  He previously showcased “The Leech Woman” back in Sept. 2013, Feb. 2015 and June 2016.

Who was in “The Leech Woman” (1960)?

The players who appeared in Dein’s 1960 Universal sci-fi/horror entry were Coleen Gray (as June Talbot), Grant Williams (as Neil Foster), Phillip Terry (as Dr. Paul Talbot), Gloria Talbott (as Sally), Estelle Hemsley (as Old Malla), Kim Hamilton (as Young Malla), John Van Dreelen (as Bertram Garvay), Arthur Batanides (as Jerry) and Murray Alper (in an uncredited role as a drunk).