Who was your local horror host?

[ShadowAvenger]

Crematia Mortem host of KSHB 41's Creature Features played by the very talented Roberta Solomon.

I caught a few late night horror movies with The Host and Rodney on KSN around 1971.

[saildog]

Maybe I need to get out a little more! Does Count Gregore go to SoonerCon?

JamesD

He has done SoonerCon (he was on the list for this year) and there is a local Paranormal Convention that he does. Just a few months ago, Cox Cable local access had an entire special to celebrate his 50th Anniversary and he makes frequent appearances on Enid's local cable access Horror Show. The Gazette ran a feature on him not too long ago.

[garagesale]

Count Gregore still draws a crowd for local festivals and I hear him mentioned quite frequently, not just in the context of "remember when", but I got to "meet Count Gregore!!!".

Man, I wish TV Programming still had some local flavor.

Maybe I need to get out a little more! Does Count Gregore go to SoonerCon?

JamesD

[saildog]

Todd:

I remember Count Gregore well! My grandparents once let me stay up until 2 a.m. in 1975 so I could see the 1966 Batman movie hosted by the count! Ah, that's a memory. Thanks for the website link. I didn't know he was still around.

I also remember--actually only kind of know about, as it was before our time--Danny Williams as 3D Danny, the local sci-fi kids show.

Here's a cool link

As you probably know, Danny's still on KOMA radio and for years he had that show Dannysday (sort of a local Regis & Whoever) with Mary Hart (later of Entertainment Tonight) as his cohost in the late 70's.

JamesD

Count Gregore still draws a crowd for local festivals and I hear him mentioned quite frequently, not just in the context of "remember when", but I got to "meet Count Gregore!!!".

Yeah, 3D Danny was definitely before our time, but folks still wax nostalgic about that one.

I recently discovered that 3D Danny was "franchised" to the local CBS affiliate in Tampa/St. Pete's, Fl.
Ken Smith on 3D Danny

Man, I wish TV Programming still had some local flavor.

[garagesale]

Count Gregore in Oklahoma City.

Todd:

I remember Count Gregore well! My grandparents once let me stay up until 2 a.m. in 1975 so I could see the 1966 Batman movie hosted by the count! Ah, that's a memory. Thanks for the website link. I didn't know he was still around.

I also remember--actually only kind of know about, as it was before our time--Danny Williams as 3D Danny, the local sci-fi kids show.

Here's a cool link

As you probably know, Danny's still on KOMA radio and for years he had that show Dannysday (sort of a local Regis & Whoever) with Mary Hart (later of Entertainment Tonight) as his cohost in the late 70's.

JamesD

[jds1911a1]

STELLA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! of --------

Saturday Night DEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!

YouTube - Saturday Night Dead Intro

Also

CHILLER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YouTube - Chiller Theater Intro- WPIX-TV NewYork

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Stella was a hot one when I was 11

[Hector]

I can only remember Bob Wilkins, although he was on an Oakland/San Francisco station that we got in Reno. I guess that means he's not local, so please disregard this post.

Yes, I love Bob Wilkins, he's an institution here.



John Stanley who took over his show, sadly reports that Bob Wilkins now has Alzheimer's disease...what a bummer, man.

He is truly one of the originals, baby...he still has a devoted site:

BOB WILKINS - CREATURE FEATURES HOST

Here are all the big boys of Creature Features...and Bob Wilkins is there:

Creature Features - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is him now, physically in good shape:



On a side note, I was on the actual set of Creature Features...but with the host John Stanley...not Bob Wilkins.

[fallensaviour]

Elvira.....Mmmmm.
Not much else to say really she was the only host I ever remember.

[justzeg18]

Detroit has a new horror host: Wolfman Mac.

Wolfman Macs Nightmare SINema airs Saturdays at midnight on MyTv20 out of Detroit.

Wolfman Mac's Nightmare Sinema - Classic B-Horror, Sci Fi movies, local bands, zany skits and other schlock!

He's an awesome guy with a great crew. He's working with a few people who lent a hand on the Ghoul

Although I haven't been able to see the show (local comcast doesn't carry the channel) he invited 2 friends and I out to a tapping. Great time, great people.

Super Fun!

Check him out, let him know what you think.

[Edgaar]

Doctor Shock - Philadelphia PA

[Timothy2251]

Here in Jersey it was Dr Shock.

I vaguely recall the good Dr. (I used to watch Creature Features on Channel 5 out of NYC, and Monster Week on the ABC 4:30 Movie), but I used to catch Stella, and while I was in college, I'd watch Commander USA's Groovie Movies ("Commander USA, Legion of Decency, retired").

I get Cablevision out here, and I used to watch the public access channel, where I'd catch some of the current horror movie folks like the Bone Jangler, Halloween Jack, etc. Man, we DESPERATELY need some horror hosts nowadays!

[BrianAlbright]

I grew up watching Fritz the Nite Owl on Channel 10 in Columbus. Not only did he host a Friday night "Double Chiller" double feature, but he actually hosted regular movies all week long. He also did live commentary (into the wee hours of the morning) during the commercial breaks -- he'd do the weather report, read viewer letters, talk about the movie, etc.

[unataper]

In Indiana we had Sammy Terry. He's in his 70s now but still does con appearences.

Yeah, the past 2 HorrorHound Conventions in Indy, he has been there in full make-up. The lines for pictures and autographs with him are as long as the modern horror stars.

Cecil

[saildog]

Count Gregore in Oklahoma City.

He has been hosting for fifty years now! Still going strong at age 80.
Count Gregore's Site

Actor John Ferguson first appeared as television's beloved horror host Count Gregore on May 10, 1958 as Shock Theatre premiered on WKY-TV in Oklahoma City. Considered the longest-running horror host in the world, John Ferguson continues to delight audiences on screen, stage, and public appearances as the Count or one of his diverse characters (see next note! — E-gor). John's love of children and acting has aided him in becoming an Oklahoma icon and cherished memory in the hearts and minds of millions of fans.

E-gor's Chamber of TV Horror Hosts — List of Names starting with C
(PS this site has an index of TV Horror Host!!!)

[Action Martin]

I recall Chiller but I could swear that it was on WWOR ch. 9 not WPIX ch. 11. I don't recall any other horror hosts.