May 25, 1968 Schedule: "Samson Vs The Vampire Women" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

Bob Wilkins presented a Mexican Horror Film by the name of SAMSON VS THE VAMPIRE WOMEN (1962). Don't be fooled by the name. This isn't a Sword And Sorcery/Peplum Film. This Samson is actually a rename of Mexican Wrestler, SANTO. In fact, the spanish title is SANTO VS LAS MUJERES VAMPIRO. This movie was spoofed on MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE 3000. It is also available on DVD by BEVERLY WILSHIRE with an atrocious looking picture. Bob also showed an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

May 18, 1968 Schedule: "World Of The Vampires" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

On this evening, Bob Wilkins shows a classic K. GORDON MURRAY mexican import called WORLD OF THE VAMPIRES aka EL MUNDO DE LOS VAMPIROS (1961). The movie is about a piano made from skulls and bones that has the power to destroy ampires. It was released on DVD in a very inferior copy by BEVERLY WILSHIRE back in 2000. Definately in need of an upgrade. I saw the Spanish Language Version on GALAVISION several years ago. Bob also showed an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

UPDATE TO COMPUTER PROBLEMS!

I need to apologize to everyone concerning this blog. My computer bit the dust, and now I am borrowing my nephew's laptop to do this blog. It is only a temporary situation. I finally bought a affordable computer from (of all place), QVC home shopping. I hope to get my new computer within the next 2 weeks. For now, my blogs won't be on time and there will nt be any photos for now. Hopefully I will rectify this later. I hope to add photos to my previous blog at a later time. Thanks to all for my barebones blog posts.

May 11, 1968 Schedule: "The Witch's Mirror" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

On this particular Saturday Night, Bob shows a Mexican Horror Movie called THE WITCH'S MIRROR aka EL ESPEJO DE LA BRUJA (1962) Bob also shows an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. Also in this weeks TV GUIDE in 1968 was an ad for this evening show that is reproduced above. This exact ad was shown on BOB WILKINS REUNION SHOW on KCRA CHANNEL 3 on SEPTEMBER 9, 1995.

May 4, 1968 Schedule: "The Giant Of Metropolis" and "The Outer Limits" 11:45PM

Bob Wilkins presents a Sci-Fi/Peplum Movie called THE GIANT OF METROPOLIS starring GORDON MITCHELL as Muscleman Ohro travelling to Atlantis to battle evil lord, YOH-TAR. This movie is available on DVD from RETROMEDIA. Bob also shows an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

RASPUTIN MUSIC AND MOVIES: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA!!!

Exactly one year ago on this day, Berkeley based RASPUTIN MUSIC AND MOVIES opened up a location in Stockton in the former TOWER RECORDS location at 6623 Pacific Avenue. While I miss TOWER RECORDS/VIDEO/BOOKS, RASPUTIN'S is a step up from TOWER. RASPUTIN has an EXCELLENT selection of DVD'S, VHS and LASERDISCS. It is the best thing to come to Stockton in a LLLOOONNNGGG TIME! Plus the fact, I don't have to travel to the Bay Area to these type of stores. RASPUTIN has an excellent selection of genre DVD's(Horror, Sci-Fi and Cult) for an affordable price! RASPUTIN replacing TOWER is like replacing your old beat up VW Bug with a Brand New Corvette!! Their website is www.rasputinmusic.com

April 27, 1968 Schedule: "The Cape Canaveral Monsters" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

Bob Wilkins shows a Grade Z not so classic from the director of ROBOT MONSTER! THE CAPE CANAVERAL MONSTERS is about aliens inhabiting the bodies of a couple killed in a auto accident. The aliens are trying to sabatoge the U.S. Space Program. Bob also shows an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS which is better than the main feature.

Computer Problems

I got back from my wonderful San Francisco trip yesterday night. Everything was great. My computer is being repaired so I am temporarily using my Mom's computer. Then I will update these posts with pictures!

April 20, 1968 Schedule: "Day The World Ended" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

Bob showed the double feature of DAY THE WORLD ENDED and an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. DAY THE WORLD ENDED is an early ROGER CORMAN movie from AMERICAN RELEASING PICTURES that later became AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PICTURES or AIP.It starred RICHARD DENNING and LORI NELSON, both which appeared in UNIVERSAL'S CREATURE movies (The former in the original CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and the latter in the sequel REVENGE OF THE CREATURE). Monster Makeup Artist PAUL BLAISDELL played the ugly mutant. This movie is available on DVD from LIONSGATE albeit barebones!

April 13, 1968 Schedule: "The Most Dangerous Man Alive" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

Bob Wilkins showed the double feature of THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN ALIVE and an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. Not much is known of THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN ALIVE other than the director is ALLAN DWAN who directed many movies and this was his last. The stars are Ron Randell (THE KING OF KINGS-1961 Version) and DEBRA PAGET (2 AIP CLASSICS: TALES OF TERROR and THE HAUNTED PALACE).

Computer Problems

I apologize for latest delays in my blog. I am having computer problems, which is delaying certain posts. Plus I will be in San Francisco next week for my birthday.

April 6, 1968 Schedule: "Track Of The Vampire" and "Outer Limits" 11:45PM

On this evening Bob showed the Jack Hill Classic TRACK OF THE VAMPIRE (1966) about a crazed artist who believes he is a vampire who kills young women then boils their bodies in a vat of water. This movie was also known as BLOOD BATH (not to be confused with the Joel Reed Horror Anthology from 1976) at the movie theatres and was double billed with QUEEN OF BLOOD. This is the TV title. Unfortunately, this movie is only available on a Budget PD DVD from MADACY in a horrid version.

March 30, 1968 Schedule: "The Witches Curse" and "The Outer Limits" 11:45PM

On this evening Bob shows a Mexican Horror Movie, THE WITCHES CURSE and an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. And in the TV Guide was an ad for Bob's show: BOB WILKINS PRESENTS "THE WITCHES CURSE", ANOTHER MEDIOCRE MASTERPIECE FROM KCRA......WHERE THE NEWS COMES FIRST!

Creature Features Forever-Bob Wilkins Tribute: One Year Later!

Well it has been one full year to the day that I attended the CREATURE FEATURES FOREVER TRIBUTE TO BOB WILKINS at The Crest Theatre in Sacramento, where I finally had a chance to meet Bob Wilkins and his family. As most fans of Bob knows, He is suffering from Alzheimers Disease. If you would like to contribute to Bob's care, Check out the official Bob Wilkins Website maintained by Scott Moon at http://www.bobwilkins.net/

March 23, 1968 Schedule: "Mr. Sardonicus" and "The Outer Limits" 11:30PM

Bob shows this William Castle classic of a man who can't get rid of a grin on his face. The film starred Guy Rolfe who was in THE KING OF KINGS as well as part of the Charles Band PUPPETMASTER series of films. Bob also showed an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

March 16, 1968 Schedule: "The Amazing Colossal Man" and "The Outer Limits" 11:45PM

Today Bob showed a very good AIP Classic, THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN. The movie is about Col. Glenn Manning being exposed to an atomic explosion, survives but grows to 50 Ft. Tall. Bob previously showed its sequel first (WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST) back on December 31, 1966. THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN was also shown on MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE 3000. Bob also showed an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

March 9, 1968 Schedule: "The Maniac" and "Outer Limits" 11:45PM

Bob Wilkins showed a very interesting thriller from England called THE MANIAC, not to be confused with Bill Lustig's excellent slasher film from 1980. It is a 1963 shocker starring Kerwin (7TH Voyage Of Sinbad, The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, Nightmare In Blood) Matthews. The maniac uses a blowtorch on his victims. After this movie, Bob shows an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS.

My Final FAMOUS MONSTERS!

This is the cover of the final Famous Monsters Of Filmland when I was 16 years old in 1978, FM # 147. By this time, There was too much Science Fiction being covered. A year later, I discovered FANGORIA and that became my monster mag of choice for the next 20 years. Today my favorite monster magazine is SCARY MONSTER magazine. It covers the old monster movies I remember as a kid. Plus SCARY MONSTERS remind me alot of the original FAMOUS MONSTERS. Even more than the new FAMOUS MONSTERS by RAY FERRY. LONG LIVE THE ORIGINAL FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND!!!!

Happy 50TH Anniversary KTVU Channel 2

"THERE'S ONLY ONE TWO!" That was KTVU's jingle for many years. Since KTVU is no longer on my cable lineup, I am not sure if they still use that jingle. I will alway's remember KTVU as the home for CREATURE FEATURES, The Late Night Tradition initially hosted by BOB WILKINS in 1971 but was succeeded by JOHN STANLEY in 1979. KTVU was also home to another tradition, DIALING FOR DOLLARS MOVIE. Actually KTVU's actual Birthday was on March 3RD. Happy 50TH KTVU!!!

March 2, 1968 Schedule: "Attack Of The Robots" 11:30PM PLUS "Outer Limits"!

March 2, 1968 marks a special occasion for Bob Wilkins on KCRA Channel 3. In addition to a movie, Bob also shows an episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. Though the TV Guide only lists it as OUTER LIMITS with no information about the episode, my guess is that it was being shown in chronological order, so I am assuming that the episode being shown on this evening is THE GALAXY BEING. Also later in the TV Guides are ads confirming that The Outer Limits shows are part of Bob Wilkins Shows and not separate from his show. The Outer Limits is available on DVD. As for the movie before it, Bob shows ATTACK OF THE ROBOTS (1966) aka CARTES SUR TABLE, a Spanish-French Sci-Fi production by Cult Director, JESS FRANCO about a mad scientist using an army of robots to control people with Type O Blood.