MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO No.32, 2011 FEARSHOW! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hell-o there boils and ghouls!

Welcome to the

MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO FEARSHOW 2011!

Another year begins, and with that I want to wish you all a Happy New Year, let's hope 2011
will bring us frightfully good things. So let's kick off 2011 with a brand new installment of
MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO!

This FearShow's fangtastic rockers are:

RIGOR MORTIS ROCK - Bloodsucking Zombies From Outer Space
MOBILE COFFIN - Messer Chups
TEENAGE WEREWOLF - The Monsters
DR. JEKYLL AND MRS. HYDE - The Crystalairs
ZOMBIE - Johnny Fever
NIGHT OF THE VAMPIRE - Hola Ghost
THE ROCKIN' GHOST - Steve Allen & Ira Lee
CREEPIN' IN THE DARK - Rock City Morgue
BLOODLETTING (the Vampire Song) - The Family Ghouls
HAUNTED HOUSE POLKA - The Cavaliers
ZOMBIE PROSTITUTE - Voltaire
JANIE MADE A MONSTER - The Fabulous Five
FEAR (Theme from One Step Beyond) - The Ventures
BE TRUE TO YOUR GHOUL - The Ghouls
CREEPY MOON - Electromatic Swamp Trash
MONSTERS A GO GO - Billy Gholston
DO THE FREDDY - The Elm Street Group
WHEN THE MOON IS FULL - The Mummys and The Puppies
THE NEW FRANKENSTEIN AND JOHN - Gene Moss and The Monsters
GRAVEYARD GROOVE - The Revillos
CREEPY - The Hel-Gators

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George Van Orsdel

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas, may you get everything you asked for and deserve!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAMPIRA!

Born Maila Elizabeth Syrjäniemi (later changing her name to Maila Nurmi), on December 11th, 1922, Vampira went on to become one of the most famous and most recognizable horror hosts in the history of television. Maila also ventured into film, most prominently featured in Ed Wood Jr.'s Plan 9 From Outer Space. Vampira's signature look, often imitated, especially by the scream queen herself Elvira, was actally borrowed from Charles Addams' famous cartoon The Addams Family's main matriarch Morticia Addams. Vampira went on to become a major horror icon, even becoming the subject of many songs, the most famous being Vampira by horrorpunk legends The Misfits.
Read all about Vampira's career on her Wikipedia page. Happy Birthday to the original Queen of Halloween!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK BAKER!

I would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Academy Award winning make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Baker, born December 8, 1950. Inspired by legendary Hollywood make-up artist Jack Pierce, Rick's first major professional make-up work was assisting the famous Dick Smith with the make-up work on The Exorcist. From there, Rick quickly established himself as one of the best horror and special effects make-up artists in the film industry. In 1981, Rick received an Academy Award for his work on An American Werewolf In London, the first ever Award given in this category. In fact, the category for Best Make-up Effects was actually created because of Rick's work on An American Werewolf In London. Read all about Rick's amazing career on his Wikipedia page. Happy Birthday to one of Hollywood's greatest monster makers, Rick Baker!

MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO No.31, "CRYPTMAS" SPECIAL 2010!

Hell-o there boils and ghouls!

Seasons Bleedings and Welcome to the

MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO "Cryptmas" Special!

That's right kiddies, the Holiday Season is now upon us, time to dust off the Cryptmas ornaments
and carefully hang them on the tree, make sure the stockings are hung by the chimney with care
(be sure to remove the rotting foot!).

This month's spooky little tidbits from Santa Claws are:

CHRISTMAS GHOST - Manic Street Preachers
SANTA AND THE PURPLE PEOPLE EATER - Sheb Wooley
THERE AIN'T NO SANITY CLAUSE - The Damned
IT'S A MONSTER'S HOLIDAY - Buck Owens
YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH - Thurl Ravenscroft
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MEDLEY - Haunted Mansion Holiday
AWAY IN A MADHOUSE - Matt Fahey
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - The Cryptkeeper
MONSTER HOLIDAY - Lon Chaney Jr.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE DEVIL - Spinal Tap
THE BITE BEFORE XMAS - The Cool Ghoul
REGGAE CHRISTMAS EVE IN TRANSYLVANIA - Count Floyd
IT'S THE MOST HORRIBLE TIME OF THE YEAR - J.D. Titan
SHOULDN'T HAVE GIVEN HIM A GUN FOR CHRISTMAS - Wall Of Voodoo
R2-D2 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS - Meco
SWEENEY TODD THE BARBER - Stanley Hollloway
SPOOK'S HOLIDAY - Joe Liggins
THEME FROM SCROOGED - Danny Elfman
SANTA MEETS THE VAMPIRE - Len Maxwell
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS - Haunted Mansion Holiday


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Enjoy......Season's Bleedings, Happy Holidays and Happy Haunting!

George Van Orsdel

R.I.P. INGRID PITT

Hammer horror actress Ingrid Pitt, best known for starring in cult classics such as Countess Dracula, has died at the age of 73.The Polish-born star died at a hospital in south London after collapsing a few days ago. She was regarded by many fans as the queen of Hammer horror films.

The star's death comes weeks after film-maker Roy Ward Baker, who directed Pitt in The Vampire Lovers, died at the age of 93. Pitt's daughter Stephanie Blake told the BBC News website that her mother's death had come as a "huge surprise". After the actress collapsed recently, doctors had told her was she suffering from heart failure.
"She could be incredibly generous, loving, and she'll be sorely missed," Mrs Blake said. She added that she wanted her mother to be remembered as the Countess Dracula with the "wonderful teeth and the wonderful bosom".
The Wicker Man director Robin Hardy said he had "very good memories" of the actress. "She was a very attractive person in every sense. She was a perfectly good actress but a very decent person as well, not that those two things don't often go together. I'm very sorry to hear she's gone," he added.
Official Hammer historian Marcus Hearn paid tribute to the star, calling her a "talented actress and fine writer. All fans of Hammer and of British horror are going to miss her terribly." He added: "She was partly responsible for ushering in a bold and brazen era of sexually explicit horror films in the 1970s, but that should not denigrate her abilities as an actress." A good friend of the actress, Mr Hearn said she was "gloriously uninhibited" and "great fun to be with".
Although she was not the first female star of a Hammer film, Mr Hearn said she had always been "very proud" of becoming the first prominent female protagonist in a Hammer after her role in The Vampire Lovers. "All fans of Hammer and of British horror are going to miss her terribly," he said.
She began her career with fairly minor roles in several Spanish films in the mid-1960s. But in 1968 she landed a supporting role in war movie Where Eagles Dare, appearing alongside Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton.
The actress got her breakthrough role two years later in the horror thriller The Vampire Lovers, which was a box office success. Several Hammer movies followed, firmly establishing her as one of the key women of British horror of the 1970s. Her other film credits included The Wicker Man (1973), Who Dares Wins (1982), Smiley's People (1982) and Wild Geese II (1985). Pitt made regular appearances at horror conventions and penned several books about her career in the genre. Her talent will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Ingrid.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORREST J. ACKERMAN!

When I was a little boy, I remember going to the newsstand with my dad. There, among the typical magazines was tucked away a magazine, whose cover I could barely see, but I plucked it off the newsstand, and lo and behold my life would change forever, it was Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the creation of the ultimate fanboy, Forrest J. Ackerman! Forrest J. Ackerman, also known as Mr. Science Fiction, 4SJ, Uncle Forry, Dr. Ackula, the Ackermonster, among many others, was born November 24th, 1916, and went on to create possibly the most influential and often copied monster magazine the world has even known. I was the ultimate Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine fan (still owning a nice collection of back issues), and in turn becoming a fan of Uncle Forry himself. I eventually grew to admire Forrest for his passion for monster and sci-fi movies. In fact, Forrest is actually credited as coining the phrase "sci-fi". Forrest J. Ackerman and Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine went on to be one of the single most influential sources to many a filmmaker, including, but not limited to, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Landis, Rick Baker, among many others. Forrest sadly passed away last December 8th, but he will forever live in the hearts of monster movie fans. Read all about Forrest's life on his Wikipedia page. Happy Birthday Forrest, you will forever be loved and missed!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BORIS KARLOFF!

Born William Henry Pratt, on November 23rd, 1887, Boris Karloff went on to become the most famous and recognized actors in the horror genre, earning the title "King of Monsters". Although he has performed in over 80 films before starring in the movie that made him a star, Frankenstein (1931), Boris Karloff went on to become a massive success, not only in films, but radio, stage and eventually on television. Boris went on to play such fantastic characters as the Frankenstein monster, The Mummy, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and many many more. I credit Boris Karloff on a personal level as being the reason I got into horror to begin with. As a small child I watched Frankenstein and it forever changed me into the horror fanatic I am today (check out my Boris tattoo in the picture below!). Boris had a magnificent career, which has had a lasting influence on many actors and filmmakers. To read more about Boris' incredible life and career, check out his Wikipedia page. Happy Birthday Boris!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDE RAINS!

Born William Claude Rains on November 10th, 1889, we first saw (or should I say didn't see) Claude in his first starring role as The Invisible Man, directed by James Whale. Claude started his acting career on the London stage, but soon made the transition to film. After The Invisible Man, Claude started building up quite a hefty resumé of film, starring in such classics as The Adventures of Robin Hood, with Errol Flynn, Casablanca, co-starring Humphrey Bogart, and in Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious. Claude also established himself in the horror genre, starting of course with The Invisible Man, then starring as another classic monster, The Phantom Of The Opera. We also know Claude as Larry Talbot's concerned father in Universal Studio's classic The Wolf Man. Read more about Claude's amazing career on his Wikipedia page.
Happy Birthday Claude!

MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO No. 30!

Hell-o there boils and ghouls!

Welcome to the 30th installment of

MONSTER SPOOKSHOW RADIO!

I hope you all had a very Happy Halloween, full of frights and fun! We're wrapping things up for
the Fall season, so you better start preparing for the dead of Winter!


This month's morbidly musical morsels are:

FULL MOON ARISE - The Independents
VOO DOO JUICE - The Ghouls
DIG THAT GRAVE! - Hipbone Slim & The Kneetremblers
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET - Alice Cooper
KING KONG - Gene Moss
SWAMP THING - Dave Vanian and The Phantom Chords
GAMMERA - The Moons
LIVING NIGHTMARE - Johnny B. Morbid
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON - Lord Melody
THE MAN WITH THE HEX - The Atomic Fireballs
HAUNTED HOUSE - Elvira
MORTICIAN'S STOMP - The Undertakers
TOMBSTONE - Suzanne Vega
I DIG YOU BABY - Bob McFadden and Dor
SLEEPING WITH A VAMPYRE - Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows
DEAD OR ALIVE - Oingo Boingo
FRANKIE FRANKENSTEIN - Ivan
GO ZOMBIE - Zombie Girl
I DON'T STAND A CHANCE WITH A GHOST LIKE YOU - Sheldon Allman
TOMBSTONE TAILS - The Tombstones


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George Van Orsdel