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- wSerie
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- Monsterama
- Season 1
- Episode 24
History of Don Post Studios
Monsterama - S1 - E24
Artist Basil Gogos, known best for his covers of the 1960s magazine “Famous Monsters of Filmland,” is the guest.
Monsterama: Season 1 - 30 Episode s
1x1 - Horror Hosts
December 1, 2004
TV horror-show host Vampira (Maila Nurmi) is interviewed.
1x2 - Munsters
December 1, 2004
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.
1x3 - Aurora Models
December 2, 2004
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
1x4 - Don Post Calendar Masks
December 2, 2004
A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
1x5 - KNB Effects
December 3, 2004
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.
1x6 - Stan Winston
December 3, 2004
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.
1x7 - Paul Blaisdell
December 5, 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.
1x8 - Rick Baker
December 5, 2004
Interview with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.
1x9 - Creature Collectibles
December 5, 2004
The spotlight is on Creature from the Black Lagoon collectibles, including model kits, board games and rubber masks.
1x10 - Godzilla Collectibles
December 5, 2004
A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.
1x11 - Wax Figures
December 9, 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.
1x12 - Witch's Dungeon
December 9, 2004
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.
1x13 - Ray Harryhausen
December 10, 2004
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft.
1x14 - King Kong Collectibles
December 10, 2004
A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.
1x15 - Basil Gogos
December 13, 2004
A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.
1x16 - Planet of the Apes
December 14, 2004
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.
1x17 - Sideshow Collectibles
December 16, 2004
A showcase of Sideshow Collectibles movie-monster toys includes an interview with company VP Matt Falls and painter Tom Gilliland.
1x18 - McFarlane Toys
November 16, 2006
A visit to the McFarlane Toys company and an interview with comic-book artist Todd McFarlane.
1x19 - Forrest Ackerman
December 17, 2004
Writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman is profiled.
1x20 - Bob Burns
December 17, 2004
A profile of creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum.
1x21 - Aliens and Predators
December 23, 2004
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.
1x22 - Top 13 Werewolf Films
March 11, 2006
A look at popular werewolf movies.
1x23 - Ape-mania
June 7, 2005
Spotlighting Aurora horror and fantasy model kits---monster figures that children in the 1960s could build and paint.
1x24 - History of Don Post Studios
November 14, 2006
Artist Basil Gogos, known best for his covers of the 1960s magazine “Famous Monsters of Filmland,” is the guest.
1x25 - Alien Collectibles
September 26, 2006
A look at Godzilla collectibles inspired by the 1954 monster movie, including a Godzilla model kit and toys. Also: a visit with Jean Carbajal, a collector of Japanese monster memorabilia.
1x26 - Delete Me
December 5, 2004
Creature creator Paul Blaisdell (1927-83), who crafted monsters in 1950s drive-in flicks like “The She-Creature,” is spotlighted. Also: a segment on six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker, effects wizard of “Men in Black” and “An American Werewolf in London.” Interviewed: Bob Burns, Blaisdell's assistant.
1x27 - Delete Me
December 9, 2004
The focus is on ghoulish wax museums, including a tour of the Movieland Wax Museum's Chamber of Horrors. Also: a look at a witchy dungeon exhibit in Connecticut; remarks by artist-sculptor Henry Alvarez.
1x28 - Delete Me
December 10, 2004
Pioneering effects artist Ray Harryhausen, master of stop-motion animation, gives insight into his craft. Also: a look at King Kong collectibles, including props and a miniature model.
1x29 - Delete Me
December 13, 2004
A peek at Don Post's rubber monster masks. Included: comments by Don Post Jr., Verne Langdon and Bob Burns.
1x30 - Delete Me
December 17, 2004
A salute to creature creator, collector and horror-flick historian Bob Burns includes a visit to his monster museum. Also: a portrait of writer and creature-feature collector Forrest J. Ackerman.