“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 “It Came from Outer Space’ (1953, in 2-D), this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “It Came from Outer Space” (1953, in 2-D)

Original 1953 Universal Studios theatrical trailer for Jack Arnold‘s “It Came from Outer Space.”

“3-Dimension!” Original 1953 Universal Studios concept theatrical poster artwork for Jack Arnold’s “It Came from Outer Space.”

The legendary & iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based classic mammoth sci-fi feature film masterpiece host will present his big broadcast of  “It Came from Outer Space” (1953) This Sat., Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The classic mammoth Universal sci-fi masterpiece production of “It Came from Outer Space” was directed by veteran Universal feature film director Jack Arnold.

Arnold’s other legendary classic mammoth Universal Studios monster and sci-fi masterpiece productions include “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954, with Julie Adams, Ricou Browning, Ben Chapman, Richard Carlson, Nestor Paiva and Richard Denning ), “Revenge of the Creature” (1955, with Lori Nelson, Browning, Paiva, Tom Hennesy, John Agar and young Clint Eastwood), “Tarantula” (1955, with  Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Paiva, young Eastwood, Bing Russell, and a pre-“Beverly Hillbillies” Raymond Bailey), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957, with  Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Bailey, William Schallert, Lock Martin and Orangey the Cat) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958, with Eddie Parker,  Arthur Franz, Joanna Moore and Whit Bissell).

Veteran actor-turned-producer William Alland produced Arnold’s  classic mammoth 1953 Universal sci-fi classic masterpiece production.  The Universal production of “It Came from Outer Space” (1953) marked one of the first feature film production collaborations between Alland and Arnold, according to Jeff Stafford’s Turner Classic Movies online article for “It Came from Outer Space” (1953) .  The story was written by veteran sci-fi writer/author Ray Bradbury. Bradbury also wrote the Saturday Evening Post short story “The Fog Horn*,” which served as the inspiration for Ray Harryhausen and Eugène “Gene” Lourié’s classic mammoth Warner Bros. Dynamation stop-motion creature/sci-fi feature masterpiece, “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms” (1953).

Bradbury’s original story treatment for Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal sci-fi masterpiece production of “It Came From Outer Space” (1953) was adapted into a screenplay by veteran screenwriter Harry Essex.

This will mark Sven’s fifth big broadcast of Jack Arnold’s 1953 Universal classic sci-fi masterpiece on Me-TV from coast-to-coast.  Sven previously showcased “It Came From Outer Space” back in May 2014 as a coast-to-coast big broadcast premiere and as regular Me-TV big broadcasts back in Oct. 2015, Sept. 2017 and Jan. 2020.

In Sven’s home area of Berwyn/Chicago, Illinois; he previously showcased Arnold’s classic mammoth 1953 Universal sci-fi masterpiece production of “It Came from Outer Space” during his days as the “Son of Svengoolie” on WFLD back on June 1, 1985; according to the official YouTube site of Berwyn/Chicago classic television broadcast preservationist Rick Klein’s “FuzzyMemoriesTV: The Museum of Classic Chicago Television.”

Who was in Jack Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal sci-fi masterpiece production of “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)?

The players who appeared in Arnold’s classic mammoth Universal sci-fi masterpiece production of “It Came from Outer Space” (1953) were Richard Carlson (as Jack Putnam), Barbara Rush (as Ellen Fields),  Russell Johnson (as George), Charles Drake (as Sheriff Matt Warren), Kathleen Hughes (as June), Joseph Sawyer (as Frank Daylon), Alan Dexter (in an uncredited role as Dave Loring). Kermit Maynard, Robert ‘Buzz’ Henry and Ralph Brooks (in an uncredited roles as Possemen), Robert Carson (in an uncredited role as Dugan), Ned Davenport (in an uncredited role as a man), Edgar Dearing (in an uncredited role as Sam), George Eldredge (in an uncredited role as Dr. Snell), Whitey Haupt (in an uncredited role as Perry),  Bradford Jackson (in an uncredited role as Dr. Snell’s assistant, Bob), Casey MacGregor (in an uncredited role as Toby) and Virginia Mullen (in an uncredited role as Mrs. Dayton).

“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 “It Came From Outer Space” (1953), this Sat. on Me-TV (Sven’s first 2020 big broadcast)

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy with his big 2020 broadcast of a classic Universal Studios sci-fi masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “It Came From Outer Space” (1953)

Original 1953 Universal Studios introductory theatrical trailer for “It Came From Outer Space,” featuring an introduction by Richard Carlson discussing the 3-D process for the feature.

“Amazing! Exciting! Spectacular!” Original 1953 Universal Studios concept theatrical poster artwork for “It Came From Outer Space.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based sci-fi/creature film host will present his big broadcast of “It Came From Outer Space” (1953), this Sat.; Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1953 classic Universal sci-fi masterpiece was directed by veteran studio director Jack Arnold.  Arnold’s other legendaryl classic Universal monster and sci-fi masterpieces include “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), “Revenge of the Creature” (1955), “Tarantula” (1955), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).  Veteran actor-turned-producer William Alland produced Arnold’s 1953 Universal sci-fi classic masterpiece.  This marked one of the first feature film production collaborations between Alland and Arnold, according to Jeff Stafford’s article on “It Came From Outer Space” (1953) for Turner Classic Movies’ website.  The story was written by veteran sci-fi writer/author Ray Bradbury. Bradbury also wrote the Saturday Evening Post short story “The Fog Horn,” which inspired Ray Harryhausen and Eugene Lourie’s Warner Bros. Dynamation creature classic masterpiece; “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms” (1953).  Bradbury’s story treatment for “It Came From Outer Space” was adapted for the silver screen by veteran screenwriter Harry Essex.

This will mark Sven’s fourth big broadcast of Jack Arnold’s 1953 Universal classic sci-fi masterpiece on Me-TV.  Sven previously showcased “It Came From Outer Space” back in May 2014, Oct. 2015 and Sept. 2017.

Who was in Jack Arnold’s Universal production of “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)?

The players who appeared “It Came From Outer Space” (1953) were Richard Carlson (as Jack Putnam; Carlson also appeared in Arnold’s 1954 classic Universal monster masterpiece, “Creature From the Black Lagoon” with Julie Adams, Ricou Browning, Ben Chapman and Richard Denning), Barbara Rush (as Ellen Fields, Rush previously appeared in the 1951 George Pal–Rudolph Maté–Paramount classic sci-fi/thriller masterpiece; “When Worlds Collide”), Russell Johnson (as George, Johnson later appeared in Joseph M. Newman’s 1955 Universal sci-fi classic masterpiece; “This Island Earth” with Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue and Rex Reason; Johnson went onto greater fame in Sherwood Schwartz’s hit 1964-67 United Artists/CBS TV sitcom with Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Dawn Wells, Tina Louise, Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer; “Gilligan’s Island”), Charles Drake (as Sheriff Matt Warren), Kathleen Hughes (as June),  Joseph Sawyer (as Frank Daylon) and Alan Dexter (in an uncredited role as Dave Loring).

“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).

“Svengoolie” to present “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coat will be excited for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios underwater monster feature.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954)

“Underwater 3-D thrills!” Original 1954 Universal Studios poster art element for “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”

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

The 1954 Universal Studios creature/monster feature was directed by veteran director Jack Arnold; who also worked on Universal’s “It Came from Outer Space” (1953; the studio’s first 3-D feature), “Tarantula” (1955), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).   Arnold also directed the second feature in the studio’s “Creature” series, “Revenge of the Creature” (1955, also filmed in 3-D).  The final film in Universal’s “Creature” trilogy, “The Creature Walks Among Us” (1956) was directed by John Sherwood.

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

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

The players who appeared in Jack Arnold’s 1954 Universal monster-creature feature were Julie Adams (as Kay, Adams received screen credit under the name of “Julia Adams” in the film; Adams previously appeared in Universal’s ““Francis Joins The WACS” with Donald O’ Connor and Chill Wills), Richard Carlson (as David Reed; Carlson previously appeared in Arnold’s “It Came From Outer Space” in 1953), Ricou Browning (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Creature” costume for underwater sequences), Ben Chapman (who appeared in an uncredited role in the “Gill-Man” costume for land sequences), Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas), Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson; Bissell later appeared in Irwin Allen’s 1966-67 TV adventure/sci-fi series, “The Time Tunnel”), Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Bernie Gozier (as Zee) and Henry A. Escalante (as Chico, Escalante was credited under the name of “Henry Escalante” in Arnold’s Universal production).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “It Came From Outer Space” (1953), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie pals will be cheering for joy this weekend as he will showcase a 1953 Universal Studios cinematic sci-fi masterpiece.

Svengoolie presents: “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)

1953 Universal Studios trailer for “It Came from Outer Space.”

1953 Universal Studios poster art for “It Came from Outer Space.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be showing “It Came from Outer Space” (1953), this Sat., Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The film was directed by Jack Arnold, who also worked on “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Monster on the Campus” (1958).   The story was written by science fiction writer Ray Bradbury and the screenplay adaptation was written by Harry Essex.

This will mark Sven’s third broadcast of “It Came from Outer Space.”  He had previously showcased Arnold’s film back in May 2014 and Oct. 2015 on Me-TV.

Who was in “It Came from Outer Space” (1953)?

The players who appeared in Jack Arnold’s film were Richard Carlson (as Jack Putnam), Barbara Rush (as Ellen Fields), Charles Drake (as Sheriff Matt Warren), Russell Johnson (as George), Kathleen Hughes (as June) and Joseph Sawyer (as Frank Daylon).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie and Universal Studios monster films will be jumping for joy this weekend when he will showcase a 1954 cinematic gem.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Creature From the Black Lagoon” (1954)

1954 Universal Studios poster for “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”

The iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based horror film host will be presenting the 1954 Universal monster film classic, “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”   The fun starts this Sat., July 15 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”  He had previously shown the film in July 2014 and Nov. 2015 on Me-TV.

The film was directed by Jack Arnold, who also directed “It Came from Outer Space” (1953), “Tarantula” (1955) and “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957).  He also directed the 1955 “Gill-Man” sequel for Universal, “Revenge of the Creature” (all aforementioned films were previously shown on Sven’s showcase).  James C. Havens directed the underwater sequences for Arnold’s film.

Who was in “Creature From the Black Lagoon?”

The players who appeared in “Creature From the Black Lagoon” were Richard Carlson (as David Reed), Julie Adams (as Kay, Adams was credited as “Julia Adams” in the film),  Richard Denning (as Mark Williams), Antonio Moreno (as Carl Maia), Nestor Paiva (as Lucas), Whit Bissell (as Dr. Thompson), Henry A. Escalante (as Chico, Escalante was credited as “Henry Escalante” in the film), Bernie Gozier (as Zee), Ricou Browning (who appeared in the “Gill-Man” monster costume for underwater scenes) and Ben Chapman (who appeared in the “Gill-Man” costume for land scenes).