Monsterama

Season 1

2004 · 25 episodes · 4h 1m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Horror Hosts

   1 Dec 2004 · 15 min

   TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.

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   2. Munsters

   1 Dec 2004 · 12 min

   A close-up of the cult TV series “The Munsters,” which aired 1964-66, and a showcase of memorabilia and authentic props from the show.

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   3. Aurora Models

   2 Dec 2004 · 13 min

   Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.

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   4. Don Post Calendar Masks

   2 Dec 2004 · 11 min

   A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.

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   5. KNB Effects

   3 Dec 2004 · 10 min

   A visit to the KNB EFX special-effects company, which worked on “Army of Darkness” and “Spawn.” Included: interviews with FX-perts Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger.

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   6. Stan Winston

   3 Dec 2004 · 10 min

   A visit to the special-effects studio of four-time Oscar winner Stan Winston (“Alien,” “The Terminator”). Also: a look at a line of original action figures and comic books.

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   7. Paul Blaisdell

   5 Dec 2004

   A profile of special-effects whiz Paul Blaisdell (“The She Creature,” “It! The Terror from Beyond Space”). Included: comments from Blaisdell's assistant Bob Burns, who offers some rare behind-the-scenes home movies and monster-film memorabilia.

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   8. Rick Baker

   5 Dec 2004 · 12 min

   Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.

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   9. Creature Collectibles

   5 Dec 2004 · 11 min

   The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.

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    10. Godzilla Collectibles

    5 Dec 2004 · 12 min

    A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.

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    11. Wax Figures

    9 Dec 2004

    The focus is on wax museums, featuring a tour of the Movieland Wax Museum's Chamber of Horrors. Also: an interview with artist-sculptor Henry Alvarez.

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    12. Witch's Dungeon

    9 Dec 2004 · 12 min

    Featured: a visit to a witch's dungeon exhibit in Connecticut, including re-creations of classic Hollywood monsters such as the Phantom of the Opera, Dr. Phibes, the Fly and the Werewolf of London.

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    13. Ray Harryhausen

    10 Dec 2004 · 10 min

    Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.

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    14. King Kong Collectibles

    10 Dec 2004 · 11 min

    A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.

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    15. Basil Gogos

    13 Dec 2004 · 10 min

    A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.

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    16. Planet of the Apes

    14 Dec 2004 · 10 min

    The spotlight is on collectibles based on the “Planet of the Apes” films, including model kits, bubble-gum cards and action figures. Also: a look at Apemania, a troupe of performers wearing primate makeup. Interviewed: Apemania owner Brian Penikas.

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    17. Sideshow Collectibles

    16 Dec 2004 · 9 min

    A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.

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    18. McFarlane Toys

    16 Nov 2006 · 9 min

    A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.

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    19. Forrest Ackerman

    17 Dec 2004 · 10 min

    Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.

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    20. Bob Burns

    17 Dec 2004 · 11 min

    A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.

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    21. Aliens and Predators

    23 Dec 2004 · 9 min

    A close-up of props from the “Alien” film franchise includes detailed models and “chest burster” creatures. Also: a backstage look at the 2004 chiller “Alien vs. Predator.” Mike Richardson, publisher of Dark Horse Comics, and makeup artists Alex Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. share their perspectives.

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    22. Top 13 Werewolf Films

    11 Mar 2006

    A look at popular werewolf movies.

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    23. Ape-mania

    Date TBA · 10 min

24. 24

    24. History of Don Post Studios

    Date TBA · 13 min

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    25. Alien Collectibles

    Date TBA · 11 min