From MeTVFrightfully Fantastic: Svengoolie's 45th Anniversary Extravaganza
This year, MeTV celebrates the 45th anniversary of Svengoolie's iconic horror hosting with the return of Svengoolie Double Features, classic TV Halloween episodes, and spooky late-night programming. But that's not all - the network is also introducing the House of Svengoolie, where the Sven Squad takes over Svengoolie's dungeon to showcase two new additions to the Svengoolie library: the much-requested Jim Henson masterpieces Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
The Sven Squad features a talented cast, including Sarah Palmer as the captivating ghoul Gwengoolie, Scott Gryder as the charmingly mischievous IMP (Ignatius Malvolio Prankerstein), and Bill Leff as the 800-year-old vampire Nostalgiaferatoo.
On Saturday mornings, The Squad appears in the House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza, a one-hour special showcasing their favorite spooky Looney Tunes cartoons.
"I am just as amazed as everyone else that Sven has survived for 45 years - a true testament to the unwavering support of our dedicated fans over the years," said Rich Koz, known to many as Svengoolie. "Our third annual BOO-Nanza event promises to be particularly notable, featuring the long-awaited screening of the 1953 classic Invaders from Mars, as well as special appearances by our Sven Squad presenting two incredible creations from the mind of Jim Henson. We're thrilled to make every Saturday night feel like Halloween!"
Here's just a sampling of some of the frightful delights on offer:
Saturday, October 5:
7A | 6C: House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza: Svengoolie’s very own Sven Squad – Gwengoolie, Nostalgiaferatoo and IMP – take over Saturday Morning Cartoons to present a collection of their favorite spooky-themed Looney Tunes cartoons including “Hair-raising Hare,” “Transylvania 6-5000" and “Hyde and Hare.”
10A | 9C: MeTV Halloween Westerns: Catch a full day of specially selected spooky Western episodes!
8P | 7C: Svengoolie: "Son of Frankenstein" — Returning to the ancestral castle long after the death of the monster, the son of Dr. Frankenstein meets a mad shepherd who is hiding the comatose creature. To clear the family name, he revives the creature and tries to rehabilitate him.
10:30P | 9:30C: Svengoolie: "Monster that Challenged the World" —A horde of prehistoric mollusk monsters enter the canal system of California’s Imperial Valley and terrorize the populace.
1A | 12C: Late Night BOO-Nanza Binges — Sventoonie
Saturday, October 12:
8P | 7C: Svengoolie: "Ghost and Mr. Chicken" — A timid typesetter hasn’t a ghost of a chance of becoming a reporter – until he decides to solve a murder mystery and ends up spending a fright-filled night in a haunted house.
10:30P | 9:30C: Svengoolie: "Fiend Without a Face" — A scientist’s thoughts materialize as an army of invisible brain-shaped monsters (complete with spinal-cord tails) who terrorize an American military base in this nightmarish chiller.
1A | 12C: Svengoolie Uncrypted: A one-hour primetime special celebrating Svengoolie – America’s long-running, beloved and award-winning horror host. The master horror host escapes his dungeon to journey far and wide, discovering a world of friends and new adventures. The special also shines a spotlight on Svengoolie’s world for 43+ years as he has entertained horror fans with Saturday night showcases of campy and obscure titles, offering insightful horror movie facts, trivia, and jokes. Fans across the country will want to tune-in for all this plus the crypt shaking special reveal.
2A | 1C: Late Night BOO-Nanza Binges — The Twilight Zone
Saturday, October 19:
8P | 7C: Svengoolie: "House of Wax" — An associate burns down a wax museum with the owner inside, but he survives only to become vengeful and murderous.
10:30P | 9:30C: Svengoolie presents: House of Svengoolie: "Labyrinth" — Sixteen-year-old Sarrah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King. Hosted by the Sven Squad!
1A | 12C: Late Night BOO-Nanza Binges — Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Saturday, October 26:
8P | 7C: Svengoolie: "Invaders from Mars" — A young boy learns that space aliens are taking over the minds of Earthlings.
10:30P | 9:30C: Svengoolie presents: House of Svengoolie: "The Dark Crystal" — On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfing embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world. Hosted by the Sven Squad!
1A | 12C: Late Night BOO-Nanza Binges — Kolchak: The Night Stalker
And that's just the beginning! All month long we'll be showing special Halloween episodes of your favorite classic shows and other hauntingly good surprises!
Toynk Svengoolie Retro-Style Metal Tin Lunch Box
STYLE INSPIRED BY THE CLASSICS: Chicagoland's vampire host Svengoolie and the prehistoric chicken Kerwyn are featured throughout the graphics on this lunch box. Embossed details on the front add an extra pop to the spooktacular design.
A FRIGHTFUL STORAGE CHAMBER: Lay your collectibles to rest in this lunch box that serves as a convenient storage box for your horror keepsakes and merchandise. Perfect for an assortment of small items and belongings that need safe keeping.
BERWYN'S FINEST: Throw it back with your favorite horror classics using this durable metal lunch box that retains its vintage charm. The sturdy build features a robust handle and a secure latch system for easy handling. Not intended for food storage.
OFFICIAL SVENGOOLIE COLLECTIBLE: Even better than a rubber chicken, bring this officially licensed Svengoolie tin lunch box into your lair of horror. Commemorates the enduring popularity of Chicagoland's iconic host with the most.
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