Monsterama — Season 1

Aired 1 December 2004 • 15 min

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

Aired 1 December 2004 • 12 min

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.

Aired 2 December 2004 • 13 min

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

Aired 2 December 2004 • 11 min

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

Aired 3 December 2004 • 10 min

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.

Aired 3 December 2004 • 10 min

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.

Aired 5 December 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.

Aired 5 December 2004 • 12 min

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

Aired 5 December 2004 • 11 min

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

Aired 5 December 2004 • 12 min

A look at Japanese monster toys, with a focus on city-stomping behemoth Godzilla; a visit with collectors John Gilbert and Jean Carbajal.

Aired 9 December 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.

Aired 9 December 2004 • 12 min

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.

Aired 10 December 2004 • 10 min

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

Aired 10 December 2004 • 11 min

A look at collectors who go ape over “King Kong” memorabilia, including props and a miniature model. Elvira is the host.

Aired 13 December 2004 • 10 min

A visit with rocker Rob Zombie illuminates an exploration of the work of painter Basil Gogos, whose work depicts Hollywood's classic monsters.

Aired 14 December 2004 • 10 min

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.

Aired 16 December 2004 • 9 min

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

Aired 16 November 2006 • 9 min

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

Aired 17 December 2004 • 10 min

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

Aired 17 December 2004 • 11 min

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

Aired 23 December 2004 • 9 min

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.

Aired 11 March 2006

A look at popular werewolf movies.