Monsterama

Season 1

25 episodes · Dec 1, 2004

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  • S1E1

    Horror Hosts

    Dec 1, 200415m

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

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  • S1E2

    Munsters

    Dec 1, 200412m

    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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  • S1E3

    Aurora Models

    Dec 2, 200413m

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

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  • S1E4

    Don Post Calendar Masks

    Dec 2, 200411m

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

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  • S1E5

    KNB Effects

    Dec 3, 200410m

    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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  • S1E6

    Stan Winston

    Dec 3, 200410m

    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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  • S1E7

    Paul Blaisdell

    Dec 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.

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  • S1E8

    Rick Baker

    Dec 5, 200412m

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

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  • S1E9

    Creature Collectibles

    Dec 5, 200411m

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

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  • S1E10

    Godzilla Collectibles

    Dec 5, 200412m

    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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  • S1E11

    Wax Figures

    Dec 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.

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  • S1E12

    Witch's Dungeon

    Dec 9, 200412m

    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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  • S1E13

    Ray Harryhausen

    Dec 10, 200410m

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

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  • S1E14

    King Kong Collectibles

    Dec 10, 200411m

    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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  • S1E15

    Basil Gogos

    Dec 13, 200410m

    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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  • S1E16

    Planet of the Apes

    Dec 14, 200410m

    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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  • S1E17

    Sideshow Collectibles

    Dec 16, 20049m

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

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  • S1E18

    McFarlane Toys

    Nov 16, 20069m

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

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  • S1E19

    Forrest Ackerman

    Dec 17, 200410m

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

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  • S1E20

    Bob Burns

    Dec 17, 200411m

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

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  • S1E21

    Aliens and Predators

    Dec 23, 20049m

    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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  • S1E22

    Top 13 Werewolf Films

    Mar 11, 2006

    A look at popular werewolf movies.

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  • S1E23

    Ape-mania

    10m
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  • S1E24

    History of Don Post Studios

    13m
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  • S1E25

    Alien Collectibles

    11m
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