“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) with Don Knotts, this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios spook comedy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) with Don Knotts

“Attaboy, Luther!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical trailer for the original theatrical release of Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth ghoul feature film comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley. 

“Meet the World’s Bravest Coward!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster art for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” featuring Don Knotts.

The legendary and iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based classic mammoth comedy feature film masterpiece host will present his big broadcast of the classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966); this Sat., May 13 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1966 mammoth Universal spook comedy masterpiece was directed by veteran feature film and television director  ​Alan Rafkin​.  Rafkin directed 27 episodes of Andy Griffith’s classic mammoth CBS television comedy masterpiece, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1964-67 and five episodes of the classic mammoth CBS television spin-off comedy masterpiece series of “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” with Jim Nabors in 1965.  The screenplay for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was written by veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​.  The television writing duo of Fritzell and Greenbaum were both known for the majority of their screenwriting careers for writing numerous episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1961-64 and for writing numerous episodes of the classic mammoth critically-acclaimed Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)/CBS television comedy-drama adaptation masterpiece, “M*A*S*H” from 1974-78 (adapted from Robert Altman’s classic mammoth critically acclaimed 1970 Twentieth Century Fox/Twentieth Century Studios comedy-drama feature film masterpiece of the same name, “M*A*S*H”) . “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was produced by veteran MCA-Revue-Universal television and film producer Edward J. Mantagne, who served as producer and executive producer of the studio’s classic mammoth TV comedy masterpiece series, “McHale’s Navy” (1962-66) with  Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway (in his pre-Carol Burnett Show days), Joe Flynn and Gavin MacLeod (in his pre-Mary Tyler Moore Show & pre-“The Love Boat” days).

The orchestral source music score for Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was composed by veteran composer Vic Mizzy. Mizzy was known for his numerous TV and feature film source orchestral soundtrack score compositions; including the famous title theme song for the classic mammoth 1964-66 Filmways/ABC television live-action sitcom masterpiece adaptation of Charles Addams’ “The Addams Family” (1964-66) with John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax and  Marie Blake.  Mizzy also worked on the original source orchestral soundtrack score recording for William Castle’s classic mammoth Universal macabre thriller masterpiece “The Night Walker” (1964) with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor.

This will mark Sven’s tenth big broadcast of Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul/spook comedy masterpiece on the airlanes of Me-TV.  He previously showcased of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) back in ​Nov. 2011*​, ​July 2012*​, ​Nov. 2014​*, ​April 2015*​, ​Oct. 2017​*, July 2018*,  Feb. 2020,* May 2021* (as part of Me-TV’s May 2021 “Month of Mayberry” tribute festival in connection to “The Andy Griffith Show”) and July 2022.

Who was in Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Rafkin’s Universal feature production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs),  ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett), Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as the town bandleader/bandmaster​), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver)  Lurene Tuttle (as Mrs. Natalie Miller), Robert Cornthwaite (as lawyer Springer), Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons), Jesslyn Fax (as Mrs. Hutchinson), James Millhollin (as Mr. Milo Maxwell), Harry Hickox (as police chief Art Fuller),  Nydia Westman (as Mrs. Cobb), Charles Lane (as lawyer Whitlow), George Chandler (as Judge Harley Nast), Sandra Gould (as Loretta Pine), Ellen Corby (as Ms. Neva Tremaine) and Cliff Norton (as Charlie, the bailiff).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) with Don Knotts, plus “Sventoonie;” this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios spook comedy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Don Knotts in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), plus Sventoonie; this Sat. on Me-TV!

“Attaboy, Luther!” Original 1966 TV trailer for the original theatrical release of Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal Studios feature comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.  Sidebar: Contains the prototype for the latter “closing” logo for some of Universal/MCA’s theatrical feature film productions/releases with a promo title/slide for Universal Studios Hollywood, a variant of the aforementioned Universal closing was later featured in John Landis‘ classic mammoth Universal feature comedy masterpiece,  “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978) and Landis’ classic mammoth Universal feature comedy masterpiece, “The Blues Brothers” (1980). -C.H.

“It’s the year’s funniest ‘yolk’!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.  

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based comedy film host will present his big broadcast of the classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966); this Sat., July 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic 1966 mammoth Universal spook comedy masterpiece was directed by veteran feature film and television director  ​Alan Rafkin​.  Rafkin directed 27 episodes of Andy Griffith’s classic mammoth CBS television comedy masterpiece, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1964-67 and five episodes of the classic mammoth CBS television spin-off comedy masterpiece series of “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” with Jim Nabors in 1965.  The screenplay for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was written by veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​.  The television writing duo of Fritzell and Greenbaum were known for writing episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1961-64 and for writing episodes of the classic mammoth Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)/CBS television comedy-drama adaptation masterpiece, “M*A*S*H” from 1974-78. “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was produced by veteran MCA/Revue/Universal television and film producer Edward J. Mantagne, who served as producer and executive producer of the studio’s classic mammoth TV comedy masterpiece series, “McHale’s Navy” (1962-66) with  Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn and Gavin MacLeod.

The orchestral source music score for Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was composed by veteran composer Vic Mizzy. Mizzy was known for his numerous TV and feature film source orchestral soundtrack score compositions; including the famous title theme song for the classic mammoth 1964-66 Filmways/ABC television live-action sitcom masterpiece adaptation of Charles Addams’ “The Addams Family” (1964-66) with John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax and  Marie Blake.  Mizzy also worked on the original source orchestral soundtrack score recording for William Castle’s classic mammoth Universal macabre thriller masterpiece “The Night Walker” (1964) with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor.

This will mark Sven’s ninth big broadcast of Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul/spook comedy masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) back in ​Nov. 2011*​, ​July 2012*​, ​Nov. 2014​*, ​April 2015*​, ​Oct. 2017​*, July 2018*,  Feb. 2020* and May 2021* (as part of Me-TV’s May 2021 “Month of Mayberry” festival in connection to “The Andy Griffith Show”).

Who was in Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Rafkin’s Universal feature production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs),  ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett), Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as the town bandleader/bandmaster​), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver)  Lurene Tuttle (as Mrs. Natalie Miller), Robert Cornthwaite (as lawyer Springer), Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons), Jesslyn Fax (as Mrs. Hutchinson), James Millhollin (as Mr. Milo Maxwell), Harry Hickox (as police chief Art Fuller),  Nydia Westman (as Mrs. Cobb), Charles Lane (as lawyer Whitlow), George Chandler (as Judge Harley Nast), Sandra Gould (as Loretta Pine), Ellen Corby (as Ms. Neva Tremaine) and Cliff Norton (as Charlie, the bailiff).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of Don Knotts in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) as part of Me-TV’s “Month of ‘Mayberry’,” this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic mammoth Universal Studios spook comedy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) for the start of Me-TV’s “Month of Mayberry”

Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical trailer of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

“Attaboy, Luther!” “Spooks! Kooks! Crooks!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based comedy film host will present his big broadcast of the classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966); this Sat., May 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

According to Me-TV’s official “top three” program showcases for this week, Svengoolie’s big coast-to-coast broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) will be the  program to kick off the network’s upcoming month-long tribute to classic episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show,” and numerous guest appearances on Me-TV’s classic TV programs featuring Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, “The Month of ‘Mayberry’!”

The classic 1966 mammoth Universal spook comedy masterpiece was directed by veteran TV director  ​Alan Rafkin​.  Rafkin directed 27 episodes of Andy Griffith’s classic mammoth CBS television comedy masterpiece, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1964-67 and five episodes of the classic mammoth CBS television spin-off comedy masterpiece series of “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” with Jim Nabors in 1965.  The screenplay for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was written by veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​.  The television writing duo of Fritzell and Greenbaum were known for writing episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1961-64 and for writing episodes of the classic mammoth Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios)/CBS television comedy-drama adaptation masterpiece, “M*A*S*H” from 1974-78. “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) was produced by veteran MCA/Revue/Universal television and film producer Edward J. Mantagne, who served as producer and executive producer of the studio’s classic mammoth TV comedy masterpiece series, “McHale’s Navy” (1962-66) with  Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn and Gavin MacLeod.

The orchestral source music score for Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1964) was composed by veteran composer Vic Mizzy. Mizzy was known for his numerous TV and feature film source orchestral soundtrack score compositions; including the famous title theme song for the classic mammoth 1964-66 Filmways/ABC television live-action sitcom masterpiece adaptation of Charles Addams’ “The Addams Family” (1964-66, with John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax and   Marie Blake) and the score for William Castle’s classic mammoth Universal macabre thriller masterpiece “The Night Walker” (1964, with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor).

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul/spook comedy masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) back in ​Nov. 2011*​, ​July 2012*​, ​Nov. 2014​, ​April 2015​, ​Oct. 2017​, July 2018 and Feb. 2020.

Who was in Alan Rafkin’s classic mammoth Universal ghoul comedy masterpiece production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Rafkin’s Universal feature production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs, Don Knotts previously played the role of Mayberry Dep. Barney Fife on Andy Griffith’s hit mammoth CBS television series alongside Frances Bavier and Ron “Ronny” Howard, “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960–65 with latter cameo guest appearances in 1966, 1967 and 1968; near the conclusion of Griffith’s series. According to IMDB, Knotts’ role of Luther Heggs in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” marked his first post-“Andy Griffith Show” feature role),  ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker, Staley previously appeared in Edward Bernds’ classic 1961 Columbia Pictures  prehistoric fantasy/sci-fi masterpiece production with Cesare Danova and Sean McClory, “Valley of the Dragons;” Staley also appeared as the villain Annie Okie with Cliff Robertson as the villain “Shame” in two episodes of the classic mammoth Twentieth Century Fox/Twentieth Century Studios-ABC live-action TV adaptation masterpiece of “Batman” in 1966 with Adam West and Burt Ward), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett, Sargent later played the role of the second “Darren Stephens” with  Elizabeth Montgomery in the the classic Columbia/Screen Gems-ABC fantasy sitcom masterpiece, “Bewitched” from 1969 until the conclusion of the series in 1972; Sargent took over  Dick York’s role of Darrin for the remainder of the series after York left “Bewitched” due to health-related complications in 1969), Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems, Smith played the role of Mayberry town drunk Otis Campbell on “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-66 and did numerous cartoon voice-overs for Hanna-Barbera and Disney animated productions alongside numerous live-action film & TV appearances in his acting career), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as the town bandleader/bandmaster​, alongside his numerous film and TV appearances throughout his acting career, Wilson was best known for his role of “Mr. Whipple” in television commercials for Procter & Gamble’s “Charmin” toilet paper products from 1964-85, with a cameo finale in the role of Whipple in 1999; the famous Charmin “Mr. Whipple” television commercials with Wilson featured the famous slogan “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin!”), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver)  Lurene Tuttle (as Mrs. Natalie Miller), Robert Cornthwaite (as lawyer Springer), Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons), Jesslyn Fax (as Mrs. Hutchinson), James Millhollin (as Mr. Milo Maxwell), Harry Hickox (as police chief Art Fuller),  Nydia Westman (as Mrs. Cobb), Charles Lane (as lawyer Whitlow), George Chandler (as Judge Harley Nast), Sandra Gould (as Loretta Pine), Ellen Corby (as Ms. Neva Tremaine) and Cliff Norton (as Charlie, the bailiff).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios ghoul comedy masterpiece with several legends.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)

Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical trailer of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

“Attaboy, Luther!” Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” with Don Knotts and Joan Staley.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based comedy film host will present his big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), this Sat., Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1966 Universal ghost comedy masterpiece was directed by veteran TV director  ​Alan Rafkin​. The screenplay for Rafkin’s 1966 production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was written by veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​.  The orchestral source music score for Rafkin’s Universal production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” was composed by veteran composer Vic Mizzy, who also composed the theme for the popular 1964-66 Filmways/ABC live-action television sitcom adaptation of Charles Addams’ “The Addams Family” and the score for William Castle’s Universal macabre thriller with Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor; “The Night Walker” (1964).

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Rafkin’s Universal ghoulish comedy masterpiece back in ​Nov. 2011*​, ​July 2012*​, ​Nov. 2014​, ​April 2015​, ​Oct. 2017​ and July 2018.

Who was in Rafkin’s Universal production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

The players who appeared in Rafkin’s Universal feature production of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs), ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett), Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as a bandleader/bandmaster​), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver), Robert Cornthwaite (as lawyer Springer), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey), Lurene Tuttle (as Mrs. Natalie Miller), Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons), Jesslyn Fax (as Mrs. Hutchinson), James Millhollin (as Mr. Milo Maxwell), Harry Hickox (as police chief Art Fuller), Charles Lane (as lawyer Whitlow), Nydia Westman (as Mrs. Cobb), George Chandler (as Judge Harley Nast), Sandra Gould (as Loretta Pine), Ellen Corby (as Ms. Neva Tremaine) and Cliff Norton (as Charlie, the bailiff).

“Svengoolie” presents “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow ​Svengoolie​ SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be excited about his upcoming big broadcast of a classic 1966 ​Universal Studios​ spook comedy.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)

Original Universal Studios TV teaser trailer for the theatrical release of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966).

1966 Universal Studios trade ad for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago horror film host will present his showcase of “​The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966), this Sat., July 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on ​Me-TV​.

The 1966 Universal comedy feature was directed by veteran television director ​Alan Rafkin​. Veteran television writers ​Jim Fritzell​ and ​Everett Greenbaum​ wrote the screenplay for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.”

The source orchestral music for Rafkin’s film was composed by veteran music composer ​Vic Mizzy​, who also composed the source score for ​William Castle​’s Universal thriller, “​The Night Walker​” (1964, with ​Barbara Stanwyck​ and ​Robert Taylor​). Mizzy was also famous for his original source music score of the hit TV series adaptation of “​The Addams Family​” (1964-66).

This will mark Sven’s sixth broadcast of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) on Me-TV. He had previously featured Rafkin’s spook comedy on his coast-to-coast showcase back in ​Nov. 2011​, ​July 2012​, ​Nov. 2014​, ​April 2015​ and ​Oct. 2017​.

Who was in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966)?

Original Universal Studios theatrical trailer for “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966).

The players who appeared in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) were ​Don Knotts​ (as Luther Heggs, this would be Knotts’ first feature after leaving “​The Andy Griffith Show​” in 1965; Knotts played Deputy Barney Fife on Griffith’s series from 1960-65), ​Joan Staley​ (as Alma Parker), ​Dick Sargent​ (as George Beckett, Sargent would later play the second “Darrin Stephens” on “​Bewitched​” from 1969 until the conclusion of the series in 1972), Reta Shaw​ (as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell), ​Hal Smith​ (in an uncredited role as Calver Weems; Smith played the role of Mayberry town drunk Otis Campbell on “​The Andy Griffith Show​” from 1960-66), ​Dick Wilson​ (in an uncredited role as a bandleader/bandmaster, Wilson was also known for his role of ​“Mr. Whipple” in TV commercials for Procter & Gamble’s “Charmin” toilet paper line from 1964-1985​), ​Skip Homeier​ (as Ollie Weaver), ​Liam Redmond​ (as Kelsey) and ​Philip Ober​ (as Nicholas Simmons).