Tonight on MeTV- it’s some spacey scares from director Ib Melchoir who brought us “The Time Travelers”- but these travelers are headed to the fourth planet in our solar system-for some tinted terror of the alien kind! The space explorers meet with deadly Martian mayhem when they land on “The Angry Red Planet”!
This 1959 science fiction film begins when a rocket ship, thought to be lost, reappears and lands back on Earth. A surviving member of this mission to Mars, Dr. Iris Ryan, unsteadily emerges from the ship and is taken to hospital- where she begins to tell the story of what they encountered, although she has amnesia regarding certain events.
She tells how the crew- comprised of herself, Col. Tom O’Bannion, Professor Gettell, and wacky chief warrant officer Sam- made the long journey through space and reached Mars, where they found the planet’s surface seemed unusually still- with everything bathed in red light. They suited up and left the ship to explore the planet surface-and find that the atmosphere there is NOT all still- with their first encounter with a Martian menace. They return to their ship, and realize all radio signals seem to be blocked- and they are unable to communicate with Earth.
Still looking for answers, they leave the ship once more- and discover (or are discovered by) more weird and frightening Martian creatures. What will befall the crew if these monstrosities get in the way of them lifting off from the red planet- and, at what cost?
This is a pretty unique film, which includes a memorable monster that fans of the punk rock band The Misfits will recognize from the cover of one of their albums. We’ll talk about that creature, and the background of the production- which utilized a special effects technique created by Moe Howard’s son-in-law Norman Maurer which he called “Cinemagic” (and there is a second 3 Stooges connection we will reveal to you). Of course, we’ll introduce you to the cast of the movie, which includes Naur Hayden, Gerald Mohr-who some say looks a lot like Humphrey Bogart, and familiar faces Les Tremayne and Jack Kruschen- explain the origins and workings of “Cinemagic”-give you an idea of where to stay if you ever venture to Mars- present an out-of-this world new song- get an intrusion- I mean, visit- from Nostalgiaferatoo- and more!
You can join us on our journey to “The Angry Red Planet” tonight on MeTV, departure time being 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. The live-Tweeting continues at a fever pitch on Twitter/X during the show- and you can join in- please make sure to use the hashtag #svengoolie in all your Tweets. In the Chicago viewing area, you can get an encore of Roger Corman’s “The Undead” at 11 am on our local station, WCIU, currently CW26 but soon to revert to its original monicker “The U”!
My 45th anniversary celebration moves into its second month- with more merchandise on the way, with more graphics done by popular comics artists-the latest by the phenomenal Mitch O’Connell ( That’s O’Connell- we have had some people confusing him with a political figure with a similar name). Please check out the store (I have one?!) in the MeTV Mall!
But tonight- buckle up for blast off and be ready to see red on MeTV!
And one last note, the Svengoolie App (I have an app?!) has been updated for the 45th anniversary with a fantastic photo feature! You can now snap a photo with the Sven Cam and add Svengoolie, Kerwyn, Nostalgiaferatoo, Gwengoolie and IMP to the photo you just took! You can save the photo to your phone to share with friends or social media. And you can submit the photo to Svengoolie.com to show up in the fan photos! Search for the Svengoolie App in your phone app store today. And see Svengoolie fan photos here.
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ANOTHER LOSS
James B. Sikking, 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' actor, dies at 90
Story by Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY
James B. Sikking, an actor known for his roles on "Hill Street Blues" and "Doogie Howser, M.D.," has died. He was 90.
Sikking died Saturday due to complications from dementia, his publicist Cynthia Snyder told USA TODAY Monday.
"In a remarkable career, Sikking's wonderfully exciting face gave us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farse," Snyder said in a statement. "His career spanned over six decades in television, film and on stage."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/james-b-sikking-hill-street-blues-and-doogie-howser-m-d-actor-dies-at-90/ar-BB1q0KRs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=fff33335d4cb437893d7de47d020606e&ei=29
Just want to get this off before this flight takes off. I’ll definitely be seeing my friends in OK for the holidays.
2026 marks the centennial for Route 66 and there will be festivities in the 8 states that it runs through. If things are as they are now….. this could be a good possibility for the blog fest!
Shannen Doherty, Star of “Charmed” and “Beverly Hills 90210” Dies at 53: 'Devoted Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend'
Story by Jodi Guglielmi, Aili Nahas
"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," Doherty's longtime publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on Sunday, July 14.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/shannen-doherty-star-of-charmed-and-beverly-hills-90210-dies-at-53-devoted-daughter-sister-aunt-and-friend/ar-BB1pXvrP?ocid=BingNewsSerp
Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76
Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.
Simmons just celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home after a 911 call from his housekeeper and found Simmons dead, according to police sources. He appears to have died of natural causes, and no foul play is suspected, the sources said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fitness-guru-richard-simmons-dead-at-76/ar-BB1pVFwE?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=4e00eb58d8a34f649c0cc9d8dabaa2d5&ei=3
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Story by MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
Westheimer died on Friday at her home in New York City, surrounded by her family, according to publicist and friend Pierre Lehu.
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Westheimer never advocated risky sexual behavior. Instead, she encouraged an open dialogue on previously closeted issues that affected her audience of millions. Her one recurring theme was there was nothing to be ashamed of.
“I still hold old-fashioned values and I'm a bit of a square,” she told students at Michigan City High School in 2002. “Sex is a private art and a private matter. But still, it is a subject we must talk about.”
Westheimer's giggly, German-accented voice, coupled with her 4-foot-7 frame, made her an unlikely looking — and sounding — outlet for “sexual literacy.” The contradiction was one of the keys to her success.
But it was her extensive knowledge and training, coupled with her humorous, nonjudgmental manner, that catapulted her local radio program, "Sexually Speaking," into the national spotlight in the early 1980s. She had a nonjudgmental approach to what two consenting adults did in the privacy of their home.
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I made a meme about Doctor Ruth, which I won't share here lest I be cornfielded. It referenced both her fame as a sex therapist, and her earlier experience as a Hagannah sniper.
Did you know that doctors write a secret message in Latin to the pharmacist on every Rx?
It says, "I got my money, now you get yours too!!!"
HA HA HA
Now you know the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey, used to say.
The movie is a fun one this week.
Do you remember that one?
What product was it for?
I will try again to get on first first tonight.
Settling in for a long evening. Unfortunately, my friends don’t get MeTV up here and since I am on vacation, O won’t be posting this week!
Talk to you tomorrow
The Cowboy Hall of Fame was a lot of Fun. And now it’s time for a home cooked meal.
Stopped for a bottle of Pop on the way home and since we are on Route 66 once again:
Cable was down here in Houston after the hurricane too, it goes down easier than OTA.
