He created and performed in monster movie matinee, which ran for 16 years. Tugm remembers monster movie matinee genius creator alan. Unlike baron daemon, monster movie matinee wasnt humorous, like the barons was. This is the open to the show monster movie matinee that aired in syracuse ny between 1964 to 1980. Oct 3, 2017 this is the open to the show monster movie matinee that aired in syracuse ny between 1964 to 1980. The show ran for 15 years from 1964 until 1980 and was loved by. The production and execution was very sinister and creative. He was also a news and weatherman as well as a talk show host for many years for wsyr television. Part of my normal saturday routine growing up was to be in front of the tv at 1 oclock to watch monster movie matinee, a show out of syracuse that ran for a couple of decades and showed classic and not so classic, as the years went by horror and. Monster mansion memories is an in production documentary about the syracuse, new york horror host show monster movie matinee and its host, dr. Joe bob briggs, the longtime champion of outlaw cinema, will visit central new york this weekend as his how rednecks saved hollywood. He used to take a current pop song and make up words about the crappy horror movie you were watching and do a hilarious musical number during one of the breaks. Guests 16 and under now welcome without an adult guardian for shows starting before 5. Edward nicholas witty, his character in monster movie matinee.
Action news 3 started with one man, who anchored newscasts until 1972. Here is a clip from the early years of monster movie matinee. These clips are very rare and can only be seen on our documentary monster mansion memories. I know you all have been just dying to see the early black and. Child tickets are valid for children 11 years and under. Monster movie matinee tv series 1964 photo gallery imdb. Not all ticket types are available for all performances. Airing from 1964 until 1980, the syracuse, nybased show drew thousands of fans and was the first taste of campy horror and scifi movies such as. Baron daemon, mike price, dennis calkins, bill eadie, verry harry, dr. It is set to air on wstm channel 3 in october 2011, with a dvd to follow. This is the open to the show monster movie matinee that aired in. Movie matinee along with saturday showboat and the stm club on wstmtv 3 in syracuse, the station also ran a weekly show on saturdays called the. Aliens as a 3d film is decidedly better than the scarier monster movies viewed through the assistance of the cardboard and red cellophane glasses at the.
Monster movie matinee was a staple of saturday afternoon tv viewing when i was a kid growing up near rochester, ny. It tells the history of the local show that aired on wsyr tv in. Milair, willard lape jr a hosted horror movie show with alan milair as dr. Tarantula, the mummy, frankenstein, creature from the black lagoon, ns of cheesy 1950searly 60s horror flicks. Movie matinee along with saturday showboat and the stm club on wstmtv 3 in syracuse, the station also ran a weekly show on saturdays called the monster movie matinee. I also knew will lape, who played epal on the show. Capitolfest 17 programs an august weekend of buried cinema treasures. Monster movie matinee, which ran from 1964 to 1980 is now captured in a documentary. Monster mansion memories, the definitive documentary on the horror host show monster movie matinee out of syracuse, is still available on dvd. Wind up films productions is currently producing a documentary on the show and hopes to have it available at the end of this year. Please enjoy this rough cut clip from the upcoming documentary on monster movie matinee. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.
Oct 31, 2015 part of my normal saturday routine growing up was to be in front of the tv at 1 oclock to watch monster movie matinee, a show out of syracuse that ran for a couple of decades and showed classic and not so classic, as the years went by horror and scifi movies. Alan had the chance to talk to many fans of the show and he was always happy to meet them. A new dvd celebrates the creepy charms of the horror hosts behind monster movie matinee monster mash notes syracuse new times monster movie matinee, which ran from 1964 to 1980 is now captured in a documentary. Barncat, my dad grew up in syracuse and used to love baron damone. There were crazy puppets and viewer mail and all the usual hijinx. Aug 25, 2014 her is a clip fromm monster movie matinee which aired on channel 3 from 1964 to 1980. As a kid growing up in syracuse, i was an avid fan of his monster movie show character baron daemon. Oct 27, 2014 i had no idea it was a local show, said the 50yearold chittenango man, who watched monster movie matinee growing up as a boy in sauquoit.
Airing from 1964 until 1980, the syracuse, nybased show drew thousands of fans and was the first taste of campy horror and scifi movies such as the headless ghost and the hideous sun demon. Along with saturday showboat and the stm club on wstmtv 3 in syracuse, the station also ran a weekly show on saturdays called the monster movie matinee. Over the years, viewers have tuned in for shows like monster movie matinee and the stm club. I had a summer internship at wsyr and witnressed his many announcing talents. Apr 23, 2012 for those who watched wsyr ch 3 monster movie matinee as a kid of the 60s and 70s. His long running show featured black and white horror movies with scenes of alan performing his role as a vampire like character in a. He also hosted music just for you on radio and several. Monster movie matinee aired on saturday afternoons on wsyr channel 3, syracuse, from 1964 1980. Apr 23, 2012 monster movie matinee was a staple of saturday afternoon tv viewing when i was a kid growing up near rochester, ny. Movie tavern syracuse movie times showtimes and tickets. It tells the history of the local show that aired on wsyr tv in syracuse new york. His long running show featured black and white horror movies with scenes of alan.
Monster mansion memories is a documentary in production now by wind up films. Free 46oz popcorn when you present your loyalty card. Oct 25, 20 a new documentary about the long history of the locally produced show monster movie matinee airs sunday at 7. We had a panel discussion at the scareacuse horror convention on monster movie matinee. For more than 27 years, preschoolers across central new york tuned into the magic toy shop on whentv. Around 1968, another syracuse tv station, wsyr channel 3, debuted monster movie matinee on saturday afternoons. They would show a horror movie and then air segments for kids in between and would use the characters from the stm club to star in the segments. Nick whitty when he hosted monster movie matinee on television for 16 years, was 81. He also helped create monster movie matinee and bowling for dollars which aired on local channel 3. Her is a clip fromm monster movie matinee which aired on channel 3 from 1964 to 1980. Released in 1993, matinee a loving tribute to the zgrade, drivein monster pics of the 50s and 60s, as viewed nostalgically through the eyes of children isnt the sort of film youd see.
For those who watched wsyr ch 3 monster movie matinee as a kid of the 60s and 70s. Monster movie matinee documentary celebrates shows 50th. The show ran for 15 years from 1964 until 1980 and was loved by many throughout central new york. They would show a horror movie and then air segments for kids in between and would use the characters from the stm club to. Senior tickets are valid for adults 60 years and older. Wstm 1030 james st syracuse, ny tv stations mapquest. See more ideas about syracuse new york, salt city and skaneateles ny. Saturday showboat was the longest running children s program in the country.
Nick witty, epal, monster movie matinee, baron and his bloody buddies, syracuse new york horror hostsm egor, horror hosts, saturday hollywood special, bloody buddy monster man dan. I had no idea it was a local show, said the 50yearold chittenango man, who watched monster movie matinee growing up as a boy in sauquoit. Work is completed on our major upgrade of uec theatres syracue to all new luxurious power reclining. A new documentary about the long history of the locally produced show monster movie matinee airs sunday at 7. Apr 23, 2011 this is the open to the show monster movie matinee that aired in syracuse ny between 1964 to 1980. Saturday routine growing up was to be in front of the tv at 1 oclock to watch monster movie matinee, a show out of syracuse that ran for. The show opened with creepy organ music and sounds of howling wind as the camera followed a path through a scalemodel cemetery, to a bridge and path. The monster movie matinee images are courtesy of timewarner cable originally newschannels. Dec 18, 20 a new dvd celebrates the creepy charms of the horror hosts behind monster movie matinee monster mash notes syracuse new times monster movie matinee, which ran from 1964 to 1980 is now captured in a documentary. Drivein movie maven brings redneck cinema tour to syracuse. Biography author matching blogmonstermike sorted by. You must be at least 17 years of age or have your parent accompany you to view. He truly appreciated peoples love for the show and their love for his participation. Turrisi was a member of the american italian heritage association.