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The Munsters: Herman Munster the Star
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Music Chris Well 6/9/22 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Comedy, Music Chris Well 6/9/22

The Munsters: Herman Munster the Star

On classic 1960s sitcom The Munsters, Herman Munster regularly gained some kind of notoriety—including the several times he was mentioned on the radio, TV, or in the newspaper.

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Flashback: Ultraman—Origin of Japan’s Greatest Hero
Giant Monsters, TV, Flashback, Aliens Chris Well 6/1/22 Giant Monsters, TV, Flashback, Aliens Chris Well 6/1/22

Flashback: Ultraman—Origin of Japan’s Greatest Hero

Making his debut in 1966, Ultraman is a giant superhero who fights giant monsters. Following the first series, a whole list of Ultra characters appeared in a whole bunch of other series.

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Nightmare Abbey: Get Cozy with Creepy New Print Magazine
Books, TV, Movies Chris Well 5/21/22 Books, TV, Movies Chris Well 5/21/22

Nightmare Abbey: Get Cozy with Creepy New Print Magazine

New print magazine Nightmare Abbey gives readers new terror tales by award-winning writers, illustrated articles devoted to horror in film and TV, plus rare horror story classics.

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She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED
Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22 Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22

She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED

With the upcoming Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” a lot of people want to know more about her. Let’s bring you up to speed!

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Monsters Vs. ‘Murder, She Wrote’: Vampire, Witches, Ghosts, and the Headless Horseman
Flashback, TV Chris Well 5/15/22 Flashback, TV Chris Well 5/15/22

Monsters Vs. ‘Murder, She Wrote’: Vampire, Witches, Ghosts, and the Headless Horseman

“Murder, She Wrote” was (kind of) presented as normal life, but there were a few episodes that featured supernatural themes, such as witches, ghosts, a vampire, and more.

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The Munsters: 9 Artistic Performance Episodes
Flashback, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 5/4/22 Flashback, TV, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Music Chris Well 5/4/22

The Munsters: 9 Artistic Performance Episodes

The family from Mockingbird Lane often sang and danced their way into viewers’ hearts. From the original series, here are examples of the characters sharing several performances.

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Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22

Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions

The creature from Mary Shelley’s 1800s novel Frankenstein is one of the most recognized icons in storytelling, having spent more than 200 years being adapted into all sorts of media.

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MST3K Moves To Self-Distribution With New Episodes Premiering May
Flashback, TV, Comedy, Robots Chris Well 3/26/22 Flashback, TV, Comedy, Robots Chris Well 3/26/22

MST3K Moves To Self-Distribution With New Episodes Premiering May

After 30 Years, Cult Comedy Series Moves To Self-Distribution Via the Gizmoplex With New Episodes Premiering May 6-8

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SNL: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 1/24/22 TV, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 1/24/22

SNL: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

“There’s Something on the Wing!” SNL with host Jude Law and musical guest Pearl Jam parodied the iconic Twilight Zone episode starring William Shatner…

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RIP Anne Rice, whose 1976 Interview With the Vampire is “responsible for the image of vampires that dominates pop culture today”
Magic, Witches, Vampires, Books, Movies, TV Chris Well 12/12/21 Magic, Witches, Vampires, Books, Movies, TV Chris Well 12/12/21

RIP Anne Rice, whose 1976 Interview With the Vampire is “responsible for the image of vampires that dominates pop culture today”

Anne Rice, Author of Interview With The Vampire, Dead at 80. AMC is working on an “Anne Rice Universe of interconnected TV series adaptations.

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She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview
TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21 TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21

She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview

Disney+ Day 2021 Offered a First Look at the Upcoming ‘She-Hulk’ SeriesTatiana Maslany portrays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases.

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Anne Rice: AMC “Anne Rice Universe” Closer to Reality With 2 Series, Vampire Chronicles, Mayfair Witches
Witches, Magic, Vampires, TV, Books Chris Well 11/17/21 Witches, Magic, Vampires, TV, Books Chris Well 11/17/21

Anne Rice: AMC “Anne Rice Universe” Closer to Reality With 2 Series, Vampire Chronicles, Mayfair Witches

Interview With A Vampire Series Scheduled For Production, Writers’ Room Opened For Lives Of The Mayfair Witches

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Harry Potter Teaser Promises Reunion of Original Cast--But Not The Author
Magic, Movies, Books, TV Chris Well 11/16/21 Magic, Movies, Books, TV Chris Well 11/16/21

Harry Potter Teaser Promises Reunion of Original Cast--But Not The Author

Featuring new interviews, conversations and more, the special celebrates 20 years of the film franchise based on the book series from J.K. Rowling.

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Archie Comics: Indian film director Zoya Akhtar to Adapt ‘The Archies’ for Netflix
TV, Movies, Comics Chris Well 11/12/21 TV, Movies, Comics Chris Well 11/12/21

Archie Comics: Indian film director Zoya Akhtar to Adapt ‘The Archies’ for Netflix

“I am super excited to have the chance to bring ‘The Archies’ to life. The characters are iconic and globally loved, which is also why I am a little nervous.”

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SNL: David Pumpkins (Haunted Elevator)
TV, Flashback, Comedy, Music Chris Well 10/29/21 TV, Flashback, Comedy, Music Chris Well 10/29/21

SNL: David Pumpkins (Haunted Elevator)

“Haunted Elevator” is a Saturday Night Live sketch about confused people trying to figure out the deal with this guy named David S. Pumpkins. The now-classic sketch starring Tom Hank was written by similarly confused people trying to figure out what his deal is.

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SNL: Mephistopheles and Andrew Dice Clay - It’s a Wonderful Life (Jon Lovitz)
Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/22/21 Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/22/21

SNL: Mephistopheles and Andrew Dice Clay - It’s a Wonderful Life (Jon Lovitz)

A shock comic wishes he were never born—and his guardian devil grants his wish. This episode of SNL came with a whirlwind of media coverage…

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The Munsters: 6 Episodes Where Herman Munster Goes Out For Sports
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/20/21 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy Chris Well 10/20/21

The Munsters: 6 Episodes Where Herman Munster Goes Out For Sports

Over the course of its classic run, the horror comedy The Munsters featured several episodes where Herman Munster was pressed to demonstrate his prowess (or lack thereof) in sports.

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She-Hulk Is Back to Shake Up the Marvel Universe in New Comic Series by Rainbow Rowell and Roge Antonio
Comics, TV Chris Well 10/19/21 Comics, TV Chris Well 10/19/21

She-Hulk Is Back to Shake Up the Marvel Universe in New Comic Series by Rainbow Rowell and Roge Antonio

Marvel’s sensational powerhouse returns! One of comics’ most beloved heroes, Jennifer Walters, AKA She-Hulk, will star in a new ongoing comic series starting in January!

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The Munsters: 13 Secrets Every Fan Should Know
TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 10/12/21 TV, Universal Monsters, Flashback, Comedy Chris Well 10/12/21

The Munsters: 13 Secrets Every Fan Should Know

In the pantheon of sitcom families, there are few as memorable as The Munsters. Despite being an iconic show in American culture, here are 13 things you may not know about the series.

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Frank Herbert’s Dune: Complete Dune Books in Publication Order
TV, Flashback, Movies, Books Chris Well 9/28/21 TV, Flashback, Movies, Books Chris Well 9/28/21

Frank Herbert’s Dune: Complete Dune Books in Publication Order

Often said to be the biggest selling science fiction novel in history, Dune by Frank Herbert launched a media empire that includes novels, games, comics, films and television, and more.

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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