“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios thriller-mystery-horror masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942)

A snippet from the Universal production of “Night Monster” (1942).

Original 1942 Universal Studios theatrical poster art element for “Night Monster.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/thriller film host will present his big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942), this Sat., Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1942 Universal production of “Night Monster” was directed by veteran studio director Ford Beebe.  Beebe’s other productions include the latter Universal “Flash Gordon” serial adaptation installment with Olympic swimming champion Buster Crabbe, “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe” (1940, co-directed with Ray Taylor) and the fifth entry in Universal’s classic mammoth “Invisible Man” monster masterpiece film franchise series, “The Invisible Man’s Revenge” (1944) with Jon Hall and Evelyn Ankers.  The original screenplay for “Night Monster” (1942) was written by veteran screenwriter Clarence Upson Young.  That same year, Young also wrote the screenplay for William Nigh’s classic Universal mystery-thriller masterpiece, “The Strange Case of Dr. Rx” (1942).

This will mark Sven’s fourth big broadcast of “Night Monster” (1942) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Beebe’s classic Universal mystery-thriller-horror masterpiece entry back in Oct. 2015 as a big broadcast premiere, Aug. 2016 and Aug. 2017.

Who was in Ford Beebe’s Universal production of “Night Monster” (1942)?

The players who appeared in Ford Beebe’s classic Universal thriller-mystery-horror masterpiece production of “Night Monster” (1942) were Bela Lugosi (as Rolf), Lionel Atwill (as Dr. King), Irene Hervey (as Dr. Lynne Harper), Leif Erickson (as Laurie), Ralph Morgan (as Kurt Ingston), Don Porter (as Dick Baldwin), Nils Asther (as Agor Singh), Doris Lloyd (as Sarah Judd), Frank Reicher (as Dr. Timmons), Francis Pierlot (as Dr. Phipps), Robert Homans (as constable Capp Baggs, Janet Shaw (as Milly Carson), Eddy Waller (as Jed Harmon) and Cyril Delevanti (as Torque).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping and howling for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios werewolf monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935)

“Nerve-shattering!” Original 1935 Universal Studios exhibitors’ twinfold ad for “Werewolf of London” with Henry Hull and Valerie Hobson.

“Beware the wicked hour and the stalking being!” Original 1935 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “Werewolf of London.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster feature film host will present his big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935); this Sat., Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1935 Universal werewolf monster production was directed by veteran director Stuart Walker, who also directed the Universal musical comedy production of “Manhattan Moon” (1935), with Ricardo Cortez, Dorothy Page and Regis Toomey.  In his film career, Walker worked in uncredited positions as a producer and associate producer for Paramount Pictures’ latter “Bulldog Drummond” mystery film entries from 1937–39.  The Universal production of “Werewolf of London” (1935) was produced by Robert Harris, who also served in an uncredited position as the writer of the story idea of the classic werewolf monster masterpiece feature.

Harris’ story idea was adapated for the screen by veteran playwright and screenwriter John Colton; Colton also wrote the screenplay adaptation of Lambert Hillyer’s classic Universal sci-fi/thriller masterpiece featuring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, “The Invisible Ray” (1936).  Stanley Bergerman served as executive producer of “Werewolf of London” (1935).

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “Werewolf of London” (1935) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Walker’s classic Universal werewolf monster masterpiece back in This will mark Sven’s sixth showcase of “Werewolf of London” (1935) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased the film in Oct. 2012*, Feb. 2013, Sept. 2014, Jan. 2016, March 2017 and June 2018.

Who was in Stuart Walker’s Universal classic monster masterpiece production of “Werewolf of London” (1935)?

The players who appeared in Walker’s Universal classic werewolf monster masterpiece production of “Werewolf of London” (1935) were Henry Hull (as Dr. Wilfred Glendon), Valerie Hobson (as Lisa Glendon), Warner Oland (as Dr. Yogami), Spring Byington (as Ettie Coombes), J.M. Kerrigan (as Hawkins), Jeanne Bartlett (as Daisy),  Lawrence Grant (as Sir Thomas Forsythe), Lester Matthews (as Paul Ames), Clark Williams (as Hugh Renwick),  Charlotte Granville (as Lady Forsythe), Ethel Griffies (as Mrs. Whack), Zeffie Tilbury (as Mrs. Moncaster) and Reginald Barlow (in an uncredited role as Timothy, the Falden caretaker).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Land Unknown” (1957), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast showcase of a classic Universal Studios creature fantasy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Land Unknown” (1957)

Original 1957 Universal Studios publicity still for “The Land Unknown.”

“Behind a barrier of Antarctic Ice!” Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork element for “The Land Unknown.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based creature film host will present his big broadcast of “The Land Unknown” (1957), this Sat.; July 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 Universal creature-fantasy production was directed by veteran studio editor-turned-director Virgil Vogel.  Vogel’s other Universal feature productions include “The Mole People” (1956, with John Agar, Cynthia Patrick, Hugh Beaumont, Alan Napier,    Nestor Paiva and Dr. Frank C. Baxter) and the finale feature in the studio’s “Ma and Pa Kettle” comedy series sans Percy Kilbride, “The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm” (1957, with Marjorie Main, Parker Fennelly, Gloria Talbott and young Claude Akins).  The screenplay for Vogel’s production of “The Land Unknown” was written by veteran screenwriters  László Görög, based on an adaptation of Charles Palmer’s story idea by William N. Robson.  Vogel’s “The Land Unknown” (1957) was produced by veteran Universal producer William Alland.

Virgil Vogel’s Universal classic creature-adventure-fantasy masterpiece production of “The Land Unknown” (1957) was filmed in the CinemaScope widescreen process format (2.35:1 theatrical aspect ratio).  CinemaScope was developed by Henri Chrétien for rival studio Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios), Encyclopædia Britannica.  Universal began using the CinemaScope process for productions by arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox (Twentieth Century Studios) in 1954, according to a Dec. 1953 press release.

This will mark Svengoolie’s fifth big broadcast of Vogel’s classic Universal fantasy creature-adventure masterpiece on Me-TV.  He previously showcased Vogel’s “The Land Unknown” (1957) back in in May 2014, May 2015, Nov. 2016 and July 2017.

Who was in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal creature-fantasy-adventure production?

The players who appeared in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal creature-fantasy-adventure production of “The Land Unknown” were Jock Mahoney (as Cmndr. Harold Roberts), Shawn Smith (a pseudonym for Shirley Patterson, as Margaret Hathaway),  Henry Brandon (as Dr. Carl Hunter), William Reynolds (as Lt. Jack Carmen),  Douglas Kennedy (as Capt. Burnham), Bing Russell (in an uncredited role as a radio operator), Phil Harvey (as Steve Miller) and Bert Stevens (as an officer at the briefing).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast of a classic Hammer Films–Universal Studios horror/monster masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960)

Original 1958 Universal Studios theatrical teaser trailer for the United States theatrical release of the Hammer Films production of Terence Fisher’s “The Brides of Dracula.”

“For that ‘hot’ summer playing time!” Original 1960 Universal Studios exhibitors’ ad for “The Brides of Dracula.”

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based horror/monster film host will present his big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960), this Sat.; July 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1960 Hammer-Universal “Dracula” monster-horror masterpiece was directed by veteran Hammer director Terence Fisher.   Fisher’s other Hammer horror masterpieces include “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957), “Horror of Dracula” (1958), the latter Universal/Hammer screen adaptation of  “The Mummy” (1959), “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” (1960) and “The Gorgon” (1964).  Fisher’s 1960 Hammer “Dracula” entry was produced by veteran Hammer producers Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds and Anthony Nelson Keys.  Hinds also served in an uncredited position for co-writing the screenplay for “The Brides of Dracula”  (1960), with veteran Hammer screenwriters Jimmy Sangster, Edward Percy and Peter Bryan.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960) on Me-TV. He previously showcased Fisher’s classic 1960 Hammer-Universal “Dracula” horror masterpiece back in April 2011*, June 2012*, May 2013, June 2014, Feb. 2015, Dec. 2016 and Oct. 2017.  Sven’s April 2, 2011 big broadcast presentation of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960) also marked Sven/Rich Koz’s big coast-to-coast big broadcast debut on the airlanes of Me-TV, according to the Monster Kid Classic Horror Forum.

Who was in Terence Fisher’s Hammer-Universal production of “The Brides of Dracula” (1960)?

The players who appeared in Fisher’s 1960 Hammer-Universal production of “The Brides of Dracula” were Peter Cushing (as Dr. Van Helsing, the legendary Hammer horror personality previously played the role of Van Helsing opposite legendary Hammer horror personality Christopher Lee as Count Dracula in Fisher’s 1958 Hammer-Universal classic monster adaptation masterpiece, “Horror of Dracula” ), Martita Hunt (as Baroness Meinster), Yvonne Monlaur (as Marianne Danielle, Monlaur also appeared in the 1960 Hammer-Columbia adventure thriller with Christopher Lee, “Terror of the Tongs” (1960), Andree Melly (as Gina), Freda Jackson (as Greta), David Peel (as Baron Meinster), Miles Malleson (as Dr. Tobler, Malleson previously appeared in the role of the undertaker Marx in 1958’s “Horror of Dracula” with Cushing and Lee), Henry Oscar (as Herr Lang), Mona Washbourne (as Frau Lang), Victor Brooks (as Hans), Fred Johnson (as Cure), Michael Ripper (as a coachman),  Vera Cook (as the landlord’s wife), Marie Devereux (as a village girl) and Norman Pierce (as a landlord).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

Latter Realart re-issue theatrical trailer for James Whale’s 1935 Universal production of “Bride of Frankenstein,” with Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff.

“The chill thriller of the century!” Original 1935 Universal Studios theatrical poster art for James Whale‘s “Bride of Frankenstein” with Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/horror film host will presents his big broadcast of “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), this Sat., June 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The landmark 1935 Universal monster classic masterpiece sequel was directed by veteran studio director James Whale, who also directed the mammoth Universal classic monster masterpiece adaptation of “Frankenstein” (1931).  Whale’s other productions include his classic Universal screen thriller masterpiece adaptation of J.B. Priestley’s “The Old Dark House” (1932) and his classic Universal monster masterpiece adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933).

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, “Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus;” the screenplay for Whale’s 1935 classic Universal monster sequel masterpiece was written by veteran screenwriter William Hurlbut.  Hurlburt also wrote the screen adaptation with veteran screenwriter John L. Balderston.  “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) was produced by veteran producer Carl Laemmle Jr., the son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of Whale’s 1935 classic Universal monster masterpiece sequel on Me-TV.  He previously showcased “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) back in June 2011*, Sept. 2012*, April 2014, June 2015, April 2016, June 2017 and May 2019 (as part of Sven’s “Monstrous May” 2019 festival of classic Universal Studios “Frankenstein” monster feature masterpieces).

“A good cast is worth repeating!” Who was in “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)?

The players who appeared in Whale’s 1935 Universal production of “Bride of Frankenstein” were Elsa Lanchester (who played the dual roles of Mary Shelley and “the monster’s mate”), Boris Karloff (as Frankenstein’s monster), Colin Clive (as Henry Frankenstein), Valerie Hobson (as Elizabeth Frankenstein), Una O’Connor (as Minnie), Dwight Frye (as Karl Glutz), Douglas Walton (as Percy Shelley),  O.P. Heggie (as a Hermit), Ernest Thesiger (as Dr. Pretorius), young Billy Barty (in an uncredited role as a baby), young John Carradine (in an uncredited role as a hunter at the Hermit’s cabin),  E.E. Clive (as the Burgomaster), Gavin Gordon (as Lord Byron) and young Walter Brennan (in an uncredited role as a neighbor).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic fantasy creature feature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960)

Original Jack H. Harris (Jack H. Harris Enterprises)/Universal Studios theatrical release preview trailer for “Dinosaurus!” (1960).

“A boxoffice giant!” “Fabulous is the word for ‘Dinosaurus!'” Original 1960 Jack H. Harris/Universal Studios exhibitors’ trade advertisement for “Dinosaurus!“

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based creature feature film host will present his big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960), this Sat.; May 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Dinosaurus!” (1960) was directed by veteran director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and was produced by veteran producer Jack H. Harris under the Fairview Productions moniker  Harris and the junior Yeaworth were known for their classic sci-fi/fantasy feature masterpiece productions, including “The Blob” (1958, with Steve McQueen and Aneta Corsaut) and “4D Man” (1959, with Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon and Patty Duke). The screenplay for “Dinosaurus!” was written by Dan E. Weisburd and Jean Yeaworth; the wife of Irwin S. Yeaworth Jr. The Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “Dinosaurus!” was released theatrically by Universal Studios in 1960; according to IMDB.

This will mark Sven’s second big broadcast of “Dinosaurus!” (1960) on Me-TV.  Sven previously showcased Jack H. Harris and Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.’s classic creature masterpiece CinemaScope feature as a big broadcast premiere back in April 2018.

Who was in the Jack H. Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. production of “Dinosaurus!” (1960)?

The players who appeared in the 1960 Jack H Harris-Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. classic fantasy creature feature masterpiece were Ward Ramsey (as Bart Thompson; this marked the debut screen role of Ramsey; he also appeared in Delbert Mann’s 1961 Universal comedy “Lover Come Back” with Doris Day and Rock Hudson and in J. Lee Thompson’s 1962 Universal screen drama-thriller adaptation of John D. MacDonald’s “Cape Fear” with Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck), Kristina Hanson (as Betty Piper, “Dinosaurus!” marked one of four screen appearances in Hanson’s brief acting career; she also appeared in a 1959 episode of “Bachelor Father,” a 1960 episode of “Tales of Wells Fargo” and in the 1979 Jonathan Kaplan crime drama, “Over the Edge”), Gregg Martell (as the Neanderthal, Martell later appeared in Edward Bernds‘ 1961 Columbia fantasy creature production of “Valley of the Dragons”), Paul Lukather (as Chuck, Lukather also appeared in Joseph Zito’s 1984 installment of Paramount’s “Friday the 13^th” horror film franchise series, “Friday the 13^th: The Final Chapter;” Lukather was also known for his voice-over roles in cartoons and video games, including the 1988-91 Hanna–Barbera “Scooby-Doo” spin-off; “A Pup Named Scooby-Doo” and the North American dub of Konami’s “Metal Gear Solid 2” game, under the editions of “Sons of Liberty” and “Substance”), Lucita Blain (as Chica), Alan Roberts (as Julio), James Logan (as T.J. O’Leary), Howard Dayton (as Mousey), Fred Engelberg (as Mike Hacker), Wayne C. Treadway (as Dumpy),  Jack Younger (as Jasper), Wilhelm Samuel (as a townsman) and a cameo appearance by Jack H. Harris (in an uncredited role as a tourist).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals everywhere will be jumping for joy for his upcoming big broadcast presentation of a classic Universal Studios sci-fi insect monster-creature feature masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957)

Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer element for “The Deadly Mantis.” Note: this edition does not contain titles.

Original 1957 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “The Deadly Mantis.”

The legendary Berwyn-based sci-fi monster/creature film host will present his big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957), this Sat.; May 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The 1957 classic Universal sci-fi creature-monster masterpiece was directed by veteran director Nathan Hertz Juran.  Hertz/Juran was also known for his numerous collaborations with veteran visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen and his classic “Dynamation” stop-motion masterpieces for Columbia Pictures, including  “20 Million Miles to Earth” (1957) and “The 7^th Voyage of Sinbad” (1959).  Juran’s other classic sci-fi masterpiece features include his Allied Artists (Monogram) production of “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” (1958) and his latter Universal monster production of “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973).  “The Deadly Mantis” was produced by veteran Universal producer William Alland, who also wrote the original story.  Alland’s story was adapted for the screen by veteran film and TV screenwriter Martin Berkeley.

This will mark Sven’s seventh big broadcast of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957) on Me-TV.  He previously broadcast Juran’s 1957 classic Universal sci-fi insect creature/monster masterpiece back in Jan. 2012*, Oct. 2012*, March 2013, May 2014, Nov. 2015 and Nov. 2017.

Who was in Nathan Hertz Juran’s Universal production of “The Deadly Mantis” (1957)?

The players who appeared in Nathan Hertz Juran’s 1957 classic Universal sci-fi creature/monster masterpiece production of “The Deadly Mantis” were Craig Stevens (as Col. Joe Parkman, Stevens went onto greater fame in Blake Edwards’ 1958-61 television crime drama series with Lola Albright and Herschel Bernardi; “Peter Gunn”), William Hopper (as Dr. Nedrick Jackson, Hopper went onto greater fame in the role of Paul Drake in the 1957-66 CBS television adaptation of Erle Stanley Gardner’s “Perry Mason” with Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale), Alix Talton (as Marge Blaine, the former Alice Talton reunited with William Hopper in the 1958 “Perry Mason” episode; “The Case of the Long-Legged Models”), Florenz Ames (as Prof. Anton Gunther), Donald Randolph (as Maj. Gen. Mark Ford), Floyd Simmons (as an Army Sergeant), Phil Harvey (as Lou, Harvey also appeared in Virgil Vogel’s 1957 Universal fantasy creature feature with Jock Mahoney, Shawn Smith/Shirley Patterson and William Reynolds; “The Land Unknown”), Pat Conway (as Sgt. Pete Allen),  Marvin Miller (in an uncredited role as the opening narrator), Paul Smith (as a Corporal), Helen Jay (as Mrs. Farley), Bing Russell (in an uncredited role as a State Trooper) and Harry Tyler (as a Manhattan tunnel spectator).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Munster, Go Home!” (1966); this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios “Munster” monster comedy masterpiece.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Munster, Go Home!” (1966)

Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical release trailer for “Munster, Go Home!”

Original 1966 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “Munster, Go Home!“

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/comedy film host will present his big broadcast of “Munster, Go Home!” (1966), this Sat; May 9 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

Based off of the classic 1964-66 Universal Studios/MCA/CBS TV sitcom masterpiece, “The Munsters;” the studio’s full-length 1966 Technicolor “Munsters” feature film production was directed by veteran director Earl Bellamy.  Bellamy also directed seven episodes of “The Munsters” TV series.  The 1966 classic Universal “Munsters” monster comedy masterpiece was produced by veteran television producers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher.  Connelly and Mosher also produced “The Munsters” TV series and were also known for their earlier MCA/Revue (Universal) TV series, “Leave It to Beaver” (from 1957-63, with Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont).

Universal released “Munster Go Home!” as a double-feature presentation with “Johnny Tiger” (1966, with Robert Taylor, Geraldine Brooks and Chad Everett), according to the American Film Institute.  The studio also released “Munster Go Home!” as a double-feature presentation in select cities with Alan Rafkin’s Universal ghoul comedy classic masterpiece, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966, with Don Knotts and Joan Staley); according to IMDB.

This will mark Sven’s seventh big coast-to-coast broadcast of “Munster, Go Home!” (1966) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased the legendary 1966 Universal “Munster” feature-length monster-comedy masterpiece back in Feb. 2012*, July 2013, May 2014, Nov. 2015, April 2017 and July 2018.

Who was in “Munster, Go Home!” (1966)?

The players who appeared in the 1966 Universal “Munster” monster feature-length comedy masterpiece were Fred Gwynne (as Herman Munster; before “The Munsters,” Gwynne previously appeared in the role of Officer Francis Muldoon in Nat Hiken’s 1961-63 NBC comedy with Joe E. Ross, “Car 54, Where Are You?”), Yvonne De Carlo (as Lily Munster, alongside “The Munsters;” De Carlo appeared in numerous film and TV productions throughout her screen career, including the role of Sephora in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 Paramount VistaVision adaptation of “The Ten Commandments”), Butch Patrick (as Eddie Munster), Al Lewis (as Grandpa Munster; Lewis also appeared in “Car 54, Where Are You” with Fred Gwynne; Lewis played the role of Officer Leo Schnauser from 1961-63), Debbie Watson (as the third Marilyn Munster after Beverley Owen and Pat Priest in the “Munsters” TV series; Watson previously appeared in the role of Tammy Tarleton in Universal’s brief television adaptation of the studio’s “Tammy” comedies), John Carradine (as Cruikshank; the veteran horror-monster actor appeared in numerous roles, including his Universal “Count Dracula” monster appearances in the studio’s productions of “House of Frankenstein” in 1944 and “House of Dracula” in 1945), Hermione Gingold (as Lady Effigie Munster; in addition to her numerous stage and screen roles, Gingold previously played the role of Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn in Morton DaCosta’s 1962 Warner Bros. screen musical adaptation of Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man”), Richard Dawson (as Joey, Dawson was also known for his role of Cpl. Newkirk in the 1965-71 CBS comedy, “Hogan’s Heroes;” Dawson went onto greater fame in game shows, he was one of the panelists on Mark Goodson–Bill Todman’s “Match Game”/”Match Game PM” from 1973-78 and the first host of Goodson-Todman’s “Family Feud” from 1976-85, along with the brief 1994 syndicated revival), Terry-Thomas (as Freddie Munster, in addition to his numerous film roles, the British comedian also appeared in two Robert Fuest thrillers with Vincent Price for American-International, 1971’s “The Abominable Dr. Phibes” and the 1972 sequel, “Dr. Phibes Rises Again” ), Bernard Fox (as Squire Lester Moresby, in addition to his numerous character roles, Fox was best known for his role of Dr. Bombay on “Bewitched” from 1967 until the conclusion of the series in 1972), Robert Pine (as Roger Moresby, Pine went onto greater fame in the role of Sgt. Joseph Getraer on “CHiPS” from 1977-83) and Jack Dodson (in an uncredited role as a second ship steward; Dodson was known for his role of Howard Sprague on “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1966-68).

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Frankenstein” (1931) with Boris Karloff, this Sat. on Me-TV

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

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Frankenstein” (1931)

“Universal super attraction!” Original 1931 Universal Studios twinfold exhibitors’ ad for “Frankenstein” with Boris Karloff. Edward Van Sloan, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Dwight Frye and John Boles.

“The original horror show!” Latter Universal Studios theatrical re-issue poster artwork for James Whale‘s production of “Frankenstein” (1931), featuring Boris Karloff.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/horror film host will present his big broadcast of “Frankenstein” (1931); this Sat., May 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

The landmark 1931 Universal monster masterpiece classic was directed by veteran studio director James Whale.  Whale also directed the classic Universal screen thriller masterpiece adaptation of J.B. Priestley’s “The Old Dark House” (1932, with Boris Karloff, Gloria Stuart, Charles Laughton and Melvyn Douglas) and the studio’s classic landmark monster masterpiece screen adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The Invisible Man” (1933, with Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart).  The screenplay for Whale’s Universal production of “Frankenstein” (1931) was written by Francis Edward Faragoh and Garrett Fort.  Faragoh and Fort’s screenplay was adapted from Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic novel, “Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus.”   “Frankenstein” (1931) was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., the son of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle.

This will mark Sven’s sixth big broadcast of Whale’s 1931 Universal landmark monster masterpiece classic on the airlanes of Me-TV.  Sven previously showcased ‘Frankenstein” from coast-to-coast back in Nov. 2013, Nov. 2014, Oct. 2015 , Sept. 2017 and May 2019.

Who was in James Whale’s landmark Universal classic monster masterpiece production of “Frankenstein” (1931)?

The players who appeared in James Whale’s classic Universal landmark monster masterpiece production of “Frankenstein”  (1931) were Boris Karloff (as Frankenstein’s monster), Mae Clarke (as Elizabeth), Colin Clive (as Dr. Henry Frankenstein), Dwight Frye (as Fritz), Edward Van Sloan (who played the dual roles of Dr. Waldman and the introductory “Frankenstein” feature prologue narrator), Francis Ford (in a non-credited screen role as Hans), Marilyn Harris (as Maria), Frederick Kerr (as Baron Frankenstein), Lionel Belmore (as the Burgomaster) and John Boles (as Victor Moritz).

Latter Realart theatrical re-issue trailer for James Whale‘s 1931 Universal production of “Frankenstein” with Boris Karloff.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936), this Sat. on Me-TV

Fellow Svengoolie SvenPals from coast-to-coast will be jumping for joy for his big broadcast of a classic Universal Studios “Dracula” monster masterpiece series installment.

“Svengoolie” presents his big broadcast of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936)

Original 1936 Universal Studios publicity advertisement for “Dracula’s Daughter” with Gloria Holden.

The legendary Berwyn/Chicago-based monster/horror film host will present his big broadcast of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936), this Sat.; April 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on Me-TV.

“Look out!” Original 1936 Universal Studios theatrical poster artwork for “Dracula’s Daughter” with Gloria Holden.

The second installment in Universal’s “Dracula” monster franchise series was directed by veteran director Lambert Hillyer; who also directed the classic Universal sci-fi/thriller masterpiece; “The Invisible Ray” (1936, with the legendary Boris Karloff and legendary Bela Lugosi).  Hillyer later directed the first live-action adaptation of Bill Finger and Bob Kane’s DC Comics superhero creation, the “Batman” serial series (1943) for Columbia Pictures with Lewis Wilson (as Batman/Bruce Wayne) and Douglas Croft (as Robin/Dick Grayson).

The 1936 Universal “Dracula” sequel was suggested by rival producer David O. Selznick; who wanted to do his own “Dracula” feature for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.  Selznick received screen credit under the pseudonym of “Oliver Jeffries” in the Universal production after acquiring the rights to Bram Stoker’s short story, “Dracula’s Guest.”  He suggested the aforementioned story to Universal executives, according to Richard Harland Smith’s Turner Classic Movies online article on “Dracula’s Daughter.”   Veteran screenwriter Garrett Fort wrote the screenplay for Lambert Hillyer’s “Dracula” installment for Universal.

This will mark Sven’s eighth big broadcast of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) on Me-TV.  He previously showcased the 1936 Universal “Dracula” sequel  installment back in April 2011*, April 2012*, March 2013, April 2014, June 2015, Oct. 2016 and Jan. 2019.

Who was in “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936)?

The players who appeared in Lambert Hillyer’s Universal classic monster masterpiece production of “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936) were were Gloria Holden (as Countess Marya Zaleska/Dracula’s Daughter, Holden also appeared in Clarence Brown’s 1936 MGM romantic comedy with Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and Jean Harlow; “Wife vs. Secretary”), Marguerite Churchill (as Janet), Otto Kruger (as Jeffrey Garth), Hedda Hopper (as Lady Esme Hammond; Hopper was known for her Hollywood entertainment/gossip columns in magazines, newspapers and radio broadcasts; under the name of “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” in addition to her acting career), Edward Van Sloan (as Prof. Van Helsing; Van Sloan previously played the role of Van Helsing in Tod Browning’s mammoth 1931 Universal classic monster masterpiece feature with Bela Lugosi, “Dracula;” Clive also appeared in two other classic Universal monster mammoth masterpiece productions, James Whale’s 1931 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” with Boris Karloff and Karl Freund’s 1932 production of “The Mummy” with Karloff), E.E. Clive (as Sgt. Wilkes; Clive previously appeared in the role of the Burgomeister in Whale’s 1935 classic Universal monster mammoth masterpiece sequel with Boris Karloff and Elsa Lanchester; “The Bride of Frankenstein”), Nan Grey (as Lilli, Grey received screen credit under the name of Nan Gray; she also appeared in Joe Pasternak’s 1936 Universal production of “Three Smart Girls” with Deanna Durbin and Joe May’s 1940 Universal classic “Invisible Man” monster masterpiece sequel, “The Invisible Man Returns” with Vincent Price), Edgar Norton (as Hobbs). Irving Pichel (as Sandor), Gilbert Emery (as Sir Basil Humphrey), Halliwell Hobbs (as Hawkins), Billy Bevan (as Albert) and Claude Allister (as Sir Aubrey).