“Svengoolie” to showcase “This Island Earth” (1955), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy this Sat. as he will be presenting a Universal science fiction epic from 1955.

“Svengoolie” presents: “This Island Earth” (1955)

1955 Universal lobby card for “This Island Earth.”

The iconic Berwyn/Chicago-based horror host will be showing “This Island Earth” (1955), this Sat., June 24 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The film was directed by Joseph Newman.  The screenplay was written by Franklin Coen and George Callahan (who received credit as “Edward G. O’Callaghan”). The film was adapted from Raymond F. Jones’ novel of the same name.

This isn’t the only time that Sven has shown “This Island Earth” on Me-TV.  He had previously showcased Newman’s film back in Oct. 2012 (Me-TV was unavailable in the Frederick/Washington, D.C. television market until early 2013), April 2015 and Jan. 2016.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie will be excited this Sat. when he will be showing a 1973 horror entry that was released by Universal.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973)

1973 trailer for “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.”

The iconic Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing the 1973 film, “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” this Sat., June 17 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  The feature was directed by Nathan H. Juran and was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.

This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.”  He had previously showcased Juran’s 1973 horror feature on Me-TV in June 2011, Aug. 2012 and Feb. 2016 (Me-TV was unavailable in the Frederick/Washington, D.C. television market until early 2013).

Who was in “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?”

The actors who appeared in “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” were Kerwin Matthews (as Robert Bridgestone), Elaine Devry (as Sandy Bridgestone), Scott Sealey (as Richie Bridgestone), Robert J. Wilke (as a Sheriff), Susan Foster (as Jenny), Jack Lucas (as Harry), Bob Homel (as Brother Christopher), George Gaynes (as Dr. Marderosian), Loretta Temple (as Monica), Harold Goodwin (as Mr. Duncan, Goodwin was credited as “Herold Goodwin” in the film), Eric Gordon (as a Hippie) and Paul Baxley (as the first “Werewolf”).

According to Turner Classic Movies’ database entry on “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf,” actor Bob Homel also wrote the screenplay for Juran’s feature. Harold (Herold) Goodwin also worked as a dialogue coach for the 1973 film, according to the American Film Institute’s database portal.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of “Svengoolie” and Universal Studios’ horror flicks will be excited as he will be showing a 1942 entry in the studio’s monster franchise.

“Svengoolie” presents: “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942)

Realart re-issue trailer for the “The Mummy’s Tomb.”

1942 Universal poster for “The Mummy’s Tomb.”

The legendary Chicago-based horror host will be showcasing “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942), this Sat., June 10 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  Directed by Harold Young, “The Mummy’s Tomb” is the third cinematic installment in Universal’s “Mummy” film series.

Young was also known for directing the live action sequences for Walt Disney’s “The Three Caballeros” (1944) and Universal’s “The Frozen Ghost” (1945, as part of the studio’s “Inner Sanctum” film adaptations).

This isn’t Sven’s first time showcasing “The Mummy’s Tomb.”  He had previously shown the 1942 feature in June 2012 and Aug. 2013 on Me-TV (the network was not available in the Frederick, Maryland/Washington, D.C. area until early 2013).

Who was in “The Mummy’s Tomb?”

The actors who appeared in “The Mummy’s Tomb” were Lon Chaney, Jr. (as Kharis, “The Mummy”), George Zucco (as Andoheb), Turhan Bey (as Mehemet Bey), Wallace Ford (as Babe Hanson), Dick Foran (as Stephen A. Banning), Elyse Knox (as Isobel Evans), John Hubbard (as John Banning), Mary Gordon (as Jane Banning), Virginia Brissac (as Mrs. Evans), Frank Reicher (as Professor Norman), Glenn Strange (in a non-credited role as a farmer), Grace Cunard (in a non-credited role as the farmer’s wife) and Vinton Hayworth (in a non-credited role as Frank, a reporter).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie and vintage Universal monster features will be excited this Sat. as he will be presenting an iconic 1935 sequel.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR2uBTMBKVg

1950s Realart re-release trailer for Universal’s “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935).

1935 Universal publicity still of Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff in “Bride of Frankenstein.”

The legendary Chicago-based horror host will be presenting the landmark sequel to “Frankenstein” (1931), “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935).   The fun starts this Sat., June 3 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “Bride of Frankenstein” on Me-TV.  He had previously shown the Universal horror gem back in June 2011, Sept. 2012, April 2014, June 2015 and Sept. 2016 (Me-TV came to the Frederick, Maryland/Washington, D.C. area in early 2013 as part of the classic/cult TV network’s coast-to-coast expansion).

“Bride of Frankenstein” was directed by James Whale, who also directed the original 1931 Universal cinematic adaptation of “Frankenstein” and “The Invisible Man” (1933).

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff” (1949) this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of “Svengoolie” on Me-TV will be excited this Sat. when he will showcase a spooky farce from 1949 with three silver screen legends.

“Svengoolie” presents: “Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff” (1949)

1949 Universal Studios poster for “Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.”

 

Mid-1950s re-release trailer of “Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.”

The legendary Chicago-based horror host will be showing the 1949 Universal mystery/horror comedic feature, “Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff” this Sat., May 27 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

According to his official website, Sven had previously shown Abbott & Costello’s first encounter with Boris Karloff back in March 2012 on Me-TV (Me-TV came into the Frederick/Washington, D.C. viewing area in early 2013).

The film was directed by Charles T. Barton. and was released after the duo’s smash Universal monster farce, “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948 which featured Glenn Strange as Frankenstein’s monster, Bela Lugosi in his second and final appearance as Count Dracula and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Lawrence Talbot/The “Wolf Man,” opposite the comedic team).  Sven had previously shown “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein” back in Oct. 2014, April 2015 and Oct. 2016 on Me-TV.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “Munster, Go Home!” (1966) this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of Svengoolie, Universal Studios’ horror films and the iconic TV series “The Munsters” will be in for a treat this Sat. on Me-TV.

“Svengoolie” Presents: “Munster, Go Home!” (1966)

1966 Universal Studios poster art/ad for “Munster, Go Home!“

Sven will be presenting the 1966 film “Munster, Go Home!” this Sat., April 29 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

This isn’t the first time that the legendary Chicago-based horror host has shown “Munster, Go Home!” on Me-TV (from coast-to-coast).   Sven had previously shown the cult feature-length Munsters film in July 2013, May 2014 and Nov. 2015.

According to IMDB, Universal released the film to theaters on June 15, 1966.  “The Munsters” TV series concluded on May 12, 1966 after two seasons on CBS (the final episode was “A Visit from the Teacher,” according to IMDB’s episode listings).

“Munster, Go Home!” was directed by Earl Bellamy.  Bellamy had directed seven episodes of “The Munsters” TV series.

“Svengoolie” to showcase “The Mad Ghoul” (1943) this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow fans of vintage Universal horror films and Svengoolie will be in for a spooky treat this Sat. evening on Me-TV.

Svengoolie Presents: “The Mad Ghoul” (1943)

 

NOTE: (The YouTube clip is a promotional ad for the United Kingdom Region 2/PAL Odeon DVD release of the 1943 Universal thriller).

The legendary Chicago-based horror film host will be showcasing James Hogan’s 1943 thriller, “The Mad Ghoul,” this Sat., April 22 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central on Me-TV.  This isn’t the first time that Sven has shown “The Mad Ghoul,” he had previously showcased the 1943 Universal horror flick back in Sept. 2013 and Aug. 2014 on Me-TV.