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How a robot Julie Newmar EXCITED viewers in this overlooked 60s sitcom before she was Catwoman
Robots, TV, Flashback, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 7/8/23 Robots, TV, Flashback, Comedy, Interview Chris Well 7/8/23

How a robot Julie Newmar EXCITED viewers in this overlooked 60s sitcom before she was Catwoman

This video looks at 1960s sitcom My Living Doll and how actress Julie Newmar had TV viewers IN LOVE WITH HER before she was Catwoman. “[My Living Doll] was…was probably my best work.”

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The X-Files: Behind-the-Scenes of the Classic Monster Investigator Show
TV, Flashback Chris Well 7/2/23 TV, Flashback Chris Well 7/2/23

The X-Files: Behind-the-Scenes of the Classic Monster Investigator Show

“When I look back, there are so many memories from the show and so many important ones to me.” Classic paranormal and sci-fi series The X-Files followed FBI agents investigating cases that involved supernatural or abnormal phenomena. This video takes you behind-the-scenes at the show.

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2022 Bram Stoker Awards Winners—presented at StokerCon 2023
Books, Movies, TV Chris Well 6/26/23 Books, Movies, TV Chris Well 6/26/23

2022 Bram Stoker Awards Winners—presented at StokerCon 2023

The Bram Stoker Awards honor horror fiction in several categories. Check out the the whole list of winners this year—and you can even watch the event video!

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That BEETLEJUICE cartoon: The Story of Beetlejuice: The Animated Series
Comedy, Animation, Ghosts, TV, Flashback Chris Well 6/24/23 Comedy, Animation, Ghosts, TV, Flashback Chris Well 6/24/23

That BEETLEJUICE cartoon: The Story of Beetlejuice: The Animated Series

The popular Beetlejuice cartoon show found the ghostly con-man trying to scam residents of the Netherworld or the mortal world. Watch this video for more about the world created by the Beetlejuice cartoon.

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WOLFMAN on BLADE: “Suddenly, I knew exactly who he was...”
Comics, Movies, TV, Flashback, Vampires Chris Well 6/22/23 Comics, Movies, TV, Flashback, Vampires Chris Well 6/22/23

WOLFMAN on BLADE: “Suddenly, I knew exactly who he was...”

Looking at the Dracula origins of Marvel Comics vampire hunter Blade, exploring the best ways to catch up on his history, and looking forward to what to expect in the future.

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Wait—a ghost story on ‘Green Acres’?
Comedy, Ghosts, Flashback, TV Chris Well 6/17/23 Comedy, Ghosts, Flashback, TV Chris Well 6/17/23

Wait—a ghost story on ‘Green Acres’?

Talking about the offbeat (and hilarious) Halloween episode of 1960s sitcom Green Acres. “She said she’d come back someday and haunt anybody who ever mentioned her name…”

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ (Original Series)
Flashback, TV Chris Well 6/3/23 Flashback, TV Chris Well 6/3/23

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ (Original Series)

Kids in the 1990s who wanted good ol’ scares but weren’t old enough to watch horror movies yet? Are You Afraid of the Dark? had them covered. Find out more info about the show here.

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Ms. Marvel “dies,” joins exclusive club with Mr. Spock, Sherlock, Batman, Spider-Man, etc
Comics, Movies, TV, Books Chris Well 5/25/23 Comics, Movies, TV, Books Chris Well 5/25/23

Ms. Marvel “dies,” joins exclusive club with Mr. Spock, Sherlock, Batman, Spider-Man, etc

Ms. Marvel will be in the movie The Marvels. But she is also “dying” in a comic book. Look at all the ways we know she’ll get better—and meet LOTS of famous characters who “died” and came back.

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How strong is Herman Munster? 19 examples from The Munsters
Universal Monsters, Comedy, TV, Flashback Chris Well 5/16/23 Universal Monsters, Comedy, TV, Flashback Chris Well 5/16/23

How strong is Herman Munster? 19 examples from The Munsters

While it’s generally assumed that Frankenstein’s Monster is strong—it’s logical to believe that he would only be as strong as, well, a human. But how strong is Herman Munster? Take a look at these examples from the original series “The Munsters”…

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The Mummy: 13 TV versions from Buffy, Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, and more
Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/13/23 Mummies, Universal Monsters, Flashback, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/13/23

The Mummy: 13 TV versions from Buffy, Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, and more

Legends of the mummy have inspired TV episodes of more than a few classic shows. Check out our list and find several videos to re-watch important scenes…

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Twilight Zone: 13 Books For Fans of the Rod Serling Classic TV Show
TV, Flashback, Books Chris Well 4/29/23 TV, Flashback, Books Chris Well 4/29/23

Twilight Zone: 13 Books For Fans of the Rod Serling Classic TV Show

“You’re travelling through another dimension…. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!” Nothing less than groundbreaking television, Twilight Zone sparked the imaginations of countless writers and filmmakers around the world. Our list of related books includes fiction, scripts, guidebooks and biographies.

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When ‘The Simpsons’ Turned ‘Planet of the Apes’ Into a Musical
Flashback, Music, TV, Comedy Chris Well 4/22/23 Flashback, Music, TV, Comedy Chris Well 4/22/23

When ‘The Simpsons’ Turned ‘Planet of the Apes’ Into a Musical

One of The Simpsons best classic episodes, “A Fish Called Selma” featured an amazing parody of Broadway with its Planet of the Apes stage musical.

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Kolchak: The Night Stalker—50th Anniversary Retrospective
TV, Flashback Chris Well 4/18/23 TV, Flashback Chris Well 4/18/23

Kolchak: The Night Stalker—50th Anniversary Retrospective

A newspaper reporter with a fondness for the supernatural and the weird, Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) investigated Chicago’s most mysterious crimes on the 1970s TV show Kolchak: The Night Stalker. In this video, the folks at JoBlo Horror celebrate Kolchak: The Night Stalker for its 50th anniversary.

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Military Monsters ‘Creature Commandos’ returning in new TV show, new comic book
TV, Comics, Robots, Animation Chris Well 4/16/23 TV, Comics, Robots, Animation Chris Well 4/16/23

Military Monsters ‘Creature Commandos’ returning in new TV show, new comic book

The classic war series is getting a relaunch onscreen and a new comic book. Got some info here about the relaunching of DC Comics adaptations, as well as the comic book origins. (Plus some details of what else is on the way from DCU.)

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Multiverse Fiction: 22 Diverting Examples of Parallel Universe Stories
Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 4/11/23 Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 4/11/23

Multiverse Fiction: 22 Diverting Examples of Parallel Universe Stories

Lately, there have been lots of references to alternate realities in pop culture. Interested in exploring some examples? We look over several cases from literature, TV, movies, and more.

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Funky cover of Addams Family and The Munster Themes by Rodney Skinner
Music, TV, Comedy Chris Well 4/1/23 Music, TV, Comedy Chris Well 4/1/23

Funky cover of Addams Family and The Munster Themes by Rodney Skinner

We’ve posted lots about The Addams Family and The Munsters—but for once here’s a post about both. In the video is a fun cover track that includes the themes from both The Addams Family and The Munsters.

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: 13 Facts Behind the Disney+ Series
Animation, TV, Comics, Giant Monsters, Music Chris Well 2/18/23 Animation, TV, Comics, Giant Monsters, Music Chris Well 2/18/23

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: 13 Facts Behind the Disney+ Series

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur features 13-year-old genius Lunella Lafayette and a Tyrannosaurus she yanked out of the past. Here are 13 facts around the series to help you appreciate them…

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MST3K’s Kaiju Song “Every Country Has a Monster”
Giant Monsters, TV, Flashback, Music, Robots Chris Well 2/10/23 Giant Monsters, TV, Flashback, Music, Robots Chris Well 2/10/23

MST3K’s Kaiju Song “Every Country Has a Monster”

When Mystery Science Theater 3000 heckled Danish giant monster movie Reptilicus, the host used a fun song to help the robots understand that giant monsters come from all over. Watch the video for the song, plus learn more about MST3K, about the movie and for the lyrics to this song!

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25 Monsters Who Are Marvel Superheroes
Comics, Flashback, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/2/23 Comics, Flashback, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/2/23

25 Monsters Who Are Marvel Superheroes

Celebrating those characters from Marvel’s dual legacies of monsters and superheroes—including Blade, She-Hulk, Venom, Morbius, Groot, Godzilla, Frankenstein's Monster, and more!

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Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror
Movies, Comics, TV Chris Well 2/1/23 Movies, Comics, TV Chris Well 2/1/23

Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror

The latest big bad in the MCU is the time-travelling villain Kang the Conqueror, one of the most dangerous, most exciting and most confusing villains from the Marvel Universe. It’s a good time to explore Kang’s history, odd angles, powers and motivations.

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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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