“Svengoolie” to present his big broadcast of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) plus “Sventoonie;” this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be dancing & jumping for joy for his big broadcast of one of the many definitive classic mammoth Universal Studios monster/sci-fi masterpieces.

“Svengoolie” to present his big broadcast of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), plus “Sventoonie” 

A snippet from Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal Studios monster masterpiece production of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) with Julie Adams.

“In underwater ‘3-D’!” Latter Universal Studios re-issue poster for Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal monster masterpiece production of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), for the 1970s anaglyph 3-D re-release.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based classic mammoth monster/sci-fi/creature feature film masterpiece host will present his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat., Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central; followed by “Sventoonie” at 10:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic mammoth 1954 Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece production of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” was directed by veteran studio director Jack Arnold.   Some of Arnold’s other classic mammoth Universal sci-fi and fantasy feature film masterpiece productions include  “It Came from Outer Space” (1953, one of the first 3-D feature film productions for Universal); “Tarantula” (1955), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).

Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece production of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was produced by veteran actor-turned-veteran Universal Studios producer/production official William Alland.  The screenplay for “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was written by veteran screenwriters Harry Essex and Arthur Ross.

After the major box-office success of Arnold’s classic mammoth 1954 Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece production of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954); he filmed a classic mammoth 3-D Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece sequel, “Revenge of the Creature” (1955) with  Ricou Browning, Lori Nelson, Tom Hennesy, Ginger Stanley, Nestor Paiva, John Agar, young Clint Eastwood and John Bromfield.

Sidebar: On the evening Thurs., July 29, 1982; Son of Svengoolie’s WFLD/32 Berwyn/Chicago 3-D broadcast of Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal “Creature” monster sequel masterpiece production of “Revenge of the Creature” (1955, presented in the anaglyph blue/red 3-D format for the classic Berwyn/Chicago Son of Sven 3-D big broadcast) was showcased, WFLD was one of many stations from coast-to-coast that acquired the local broadcast rights to a syndicated anaglyph 3-D version of “Revenge of the Creature” from Universal/MCA; WFLD teamed up with local Chicago/Berwyn 7-Eleven stores for Son of Svengoolie’s big 3-D broadcast, where viewers could purchase 3-D glasses with any 7-Eleven purchase prior to the 1982 big broadcast; according to footage Rick Klein’s FuzzyMemoriesTV : The Museum of Classic Chicago Television; Klein unearthed the classic 1982 WFLD Son of Svengoolie 3-D “Revenge of the Creature” big broadcast segments years ago. -C.H.

Universal produced and released their third and final classic mammoth “Gill-Man”/”Creature” monster masterpiece production, “The Creature Walks Among Us” (1956), with Ricou Browning,  Jeff Morrow, Leigh Snowden  and  Rex Reason.  The final Universal “Creature” monster production was directed by John Sherwood and was not filmed in 3-D.

This will mark Sven’s tenth big broadcast of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) from coast-to-coast on the airlanes of Me-TV.  He previously showcased Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth 1954 Universal  “Creature” monster masterpiece production as a coast-to-coast big broadcast premiere back in April 2011* and as regular big Me-TV broadcasts back in May 2012*, July 2014, Nov. 2015, July 2017, Dec. 2018, Feb.2019 (Sven’s Feb. 2019 big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” was dedicated to the life, career and memory of the legendary Julie Adams; Adams died on Feb. 3, 2019) -C.H., Nov. 2019 and as a Sven/Me-TV big broadcast on my Birthday back on Jan. 16, 2021! -C.H.

Who was in Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece production pof  “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)?

Julie Adams, Ben Chapman (in the “Creature” outfit) and Richard Carlson during the filming of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954).

The players who appeared in Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth 1954 Universal “Creature” monster/sci-fi masterpiece production of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” were Julie Adams (as Kay Lawrence, alongside “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” Adams received screen credit in most of her Universal feature film appearances at the time under the name of Julia Adams),  veteran stunt performer Ginger Stanley (who was a stunt double for some of Julie Adams’ swimming sequences in “Creature from the Black Lagoon”).veteran stunt diver/stunt performer Ricou Browning (who appeared in an uncredited role in the Universal “Creature” monster costume for underwater sequences),  veteran stunt performer Ben Chapman (who appeared in an uncredited role in the Universal “Creature” monster costume for the land-based sequences),  Richard Carlson (as David Reed),  Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas),  Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Bernie Gozier (as Zee), Henry A. Escalante (as Chico), Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson)

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat. (on my Birthday) on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be celebrating & jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios mammoth monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954)*

 

Original 1954 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”

“Not suitable for children.” Original 1954 Universal Studios Australian theatrical poster artwork for “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” with the aforementioned Australian theatrical advisory/discretion warning.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will present his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat., Jan. 16* at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1954 Universal mammoth “Creature” monster masterpiece was directed by veteran studio director Jack Arnold.   Some of Arnold’s other classic Universal sci-fi and fantasy feature film masterpiece productions include  “It Came from Outer Space” (1953, one Universal’s first 3-D feature film productions); “Tarantula” (1955), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).

Arnold’s Universal classic mammoth “Creature” monster masterpiece production of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was produced by veteran actor-turned-producer William Alland.  13 years earlier, Alland appeared in the role of Jerry Thompson in Orson Welles’ critically-acclaimed RKO Radio Pictures-Mercury Players screen drama masterpiece, “Citizen Kane” (1941).   The screenplay for “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was written by veteran screenwriters Harry Essex and Arthur Ross.

This will mark Sven’s ninth big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) on the airlanes of Me-TV.  He previously showcased Arnold’s classic 1954 Universal mammoth “Creature” monster masterpiece production back in April 2011*, May 2012*, July 2014, Nov. 2015, July 2017, Dec. 2018, Feb.2019 (Sven’s Feb. 2019 big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” was dedicated to the life and memory of Julie Adams; Adams died on Feb. 3, 2019) and Nov. 2019.

Who was in “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954)?

The players who appeared in Jack Arnold’s classic 1954 mammoth Universal “Creature” monster masterpiece were Julie Adams (as Kay Lawrence, Adams received screen credit under the name of Julia Adams), Ricou Browning (who appeared in an uncredited role in the Universal “Creature” monster costume for underwater sequences),  Ben Chapman (who appeared in an uncredited role in the Universal “Creature” monster costume for the land sequences),  Richard Carlson (as David Reed),  Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas),  Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Bernie Gozier (as Zee), Henry A. Escalante (as Chico) and Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson).

“Svengoolie” to present his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a legendary Universal Studios classic monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954)

Original 1954 Universal Studios theatrical teaser trailer for “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”

“Terrifying monster of the ages raging with pent-up passions!” Original 1954 Universal Studios theatrical concept poster artwork for “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” featuring Julie Adams.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will be presenting his big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat.; Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was directed by veteran studio director Jack Arnold.  In addition to directing the 1955 Universal “Creature” sequel, “Revenge of the Creature” (1955); Arnold’s additional studio productions include “It Came from Outer Space” (1953, Universal’s first 3-D feature); “Tarantula” (1955), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).  “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was produced by veteran actor-turned-producer William Alland (13 years earlier, Alland played the role of Jerry Thompson in Orson Welles’ critically-acclaimed RKO-Mercury Players screen drama masterpiece, “Citizen Kane” in 1941).

After “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) and “Revenge of the Creature” (1955); Universal’s final “Creature” trilogy film was “The Creature Walks Among Us” (1956).  Jack Arnold did not direct the third Universal “Creature” monster feature.  John Sherwood directed the studio’s 1956 “Creature” finale installment.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big coast-to-coast broadcast of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Arnold’s 1954 Universal monster-creature classic masterpiece back in April 2011*, May 2012* (according to fellow super SvenPal David Fuentes’ official “Terror From Beyond the Dave” YouTube site and Edward Reed’s “Svengoolie Fan Club” forum site), July 2014, Nov. 2015, July 2017, Dec. 2018 and Feb.2019 (Sven’s Feb. 2019 big broadcast of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” was dedicated to the memory of Julie Adams; Adams died on Feb. 3, 2019).

Who was in Jack Arnold’s “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954)?

Origial 1954 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “Creature From the Black Lagoon” with Ricou Browning and Julie Adams.

The players who appeared in Arnold’s 1954 Universal production of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” were Julie Adams (as Kay Lawrence, Adams was credited under the name of “Julia Adams;” she later appeared in Arthur Lubin’s 1955 Universal “Francis the Talking Mule” comedy with Chill Wills and Donald O’Connor, “Francis Joins the WACS”), Ricou Browning (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Creature” costume for underwater sequences, he appeared as the “Creature” for underwater scenes throughout the entire Universal “Creature” trilogy), Ben Chapman (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Creature” costume for land sequences), Richard Carlson (as David Reed, Carlson previously appeared in Arnold’s 1953 Universal sci-fi feature; “It Came From Outer Space”), Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas, Paiva later appeared in Virgil Vogel’s 1956 Universal sci-fi monster production of “The Mole People” with Hugh Beaumont and Alan Napier), Bernie Gozier (as Zee), Henry A. Escalante (as Chico, Escalante received screen credit under the name of “Henry Escalante”) and Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson).

“Svengoolie” presents his showcase of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be looking forward to his upcoming big broadcast of a legendary Universal Studios underwater monster feature classic.

“Svengoolie” presents his showcase of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)

1954 Universal Studios exhibitors’ ad for “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster film host will present his big broadcast of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat., Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1954 Universal monster classic was directed by veteran studio director Jack Arnold (Arnold’s additional Universal features include the studio’s first 3-D production, “It Came from Outer Space” in 1953; “Tarantula” in 1955, “The Incredible Shrinking Man” in 1957 and “Monster on the Campus” in 1958).  Arnold’s “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954) was produced by veteran Hollywood actor-turned-producer William Alland.  13 years earlier, Alland played the role of Jerry Thompson in Orson Welles’ critically-acclaimed RKO Radio Pictures/Mercury Players drama, “Citizen Kane” (1941).

After the success of “Creature From the Black Lagoon” in 1954, Universal produced and released two more features in the studio’s “Creature” monster franchise; ““Revenge of the Creature” (1955, directed by Arnold in 3-D) and the final production in Universal’s “Creature” trilogy, “The Creature Walks Among Us” (1956, directed by John Sherwood).

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast showcase of “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) on Me-TV from coast-to-coast.  He previously showcased Arnold’s Universal monster-creature classic back in April 2011*, May 2012* (according to fellow super SvenPal David Fuentes’ official “Terror From Beyond the Dave” YouTube channel and Edward Reed’s “Svengoolie Fan Club” forum website), July 2014, Nov. 2015, July 2017 and Dec. 2018.

Who was in “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)?

Original Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954).

The players who appeared in “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) were Julie Adams (as Kay Lawrence, Adams received screen credit under the name of “Julia Adams”), Ricou Browning (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Creature” outfit for underwater-based scenes), Ben Chapman (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Creature” outfit for land-based scenes), Richard Carlson (as David Reed), Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas), Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson),  Henry A. Escalante (as Chico, Escalante received screen credit under the name of “Henry Escalante”) and Bernie Gozier (as Zee).