tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post5617617878036802224..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: 31 Days of Halloween (Bonus 2nd Feature!): Kolchak Stakes Out a Vampire in The Night StalkerRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-60361732753020428892009-10-16T23:23:55.452-04:002009-10-16T23:23:55.452-04:00I think I see a recurring admiration for the work ...I think I see a recurring admiration for the work of Richard Matheson in your posts, Rick. I liked his writing, too, particulary in "Somewhere in Time." I remember enjoying "The Night Stalker" TV series. It was really interesting to read about how the TV movie earned the highest rating status at its time. It is always interesting to see what does well and then watch others try to copy their successful format. I always appreciate the background information you share with us. Well done again, Rick!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8805866754452324912009-10-16T19:12:56.374-04:002009-10-16T19:12:56.374-04:00I watched Kolchak pretty regularly. I remember one...I watched Kolchak pretty regularly. I remember one episode about a doppleganger with fred beir, and another about the spirit of an Indian warrior...the particulars escape me, right now, but I think william smith (falconetti in RMPM)was in it. I looved Darren McGavin who was so delightful in this role. Expect a blog about him and his wife, Kathie Browne. Thanks for the memories.sazballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09169364618410134642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83785934760060606722009-10-16T18:55:37.863-04:002009-10-16T18:55:37.863-04:00Rick, I just loved the Night Stalker TV movies and...Rick, I just loved the Night Stalker TV movies and series. I watched the TV movies and every episode of the series. Carl was always getting in trouble with Tony. Carl told people what he thought too. He always got his point across and made me laugh such as: "We all have rats, sir. You should see the one I work for." My little brother gave me a video movie set containing: The Night Stalker, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, Dracula Prince of Darkness, and The Satanic Rites of Dracula. I watch all four movies every October. My brother is so cool!Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-26212933286747635572009-10-16T14:13:45.090-04:002009-10-16T14:13:45.090-04:00Rick,
Night Stalker, is one of my favorite classic...Rick,<br />Night Stalker, is one of my favorite classic TV shows..it is fun to see how the newspaper office looked back in those days.. the big teletypes instead of computers/Internet. i kinda miss those days..Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-89461362099782082822009-10-16T09:02:33.569-04:002009-10-16T09:02:33.569-04:00Sorry I meant I agree with Sark -- need to work on...Sorry I meant I agree with Sark -- need to work on my typing!Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-24918117201068326042009-10-16T09:01:24.094-04:002009-10-16T09:01:24.094-04:00I own The Night Stalker movies and tv series on dv...I own The Night Stalker movies and tv series on dvd. While so episodes were cheezy, Darrin McGavin was always hysterical as the reporter who got amazing stories that no one would ever believe. In addition, I loved that Mcgavin would start with the of intentions to fight the supernatural force, but often got scared as he actually faced the monster/demon. I can't imagine anyone but McGavin doing that part. I argue with Sark, while I like Stuart Townsend, the fun element that the original series had was lost and doing it straight failed. Great Post!Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-51630990463799720052009-10-16T08:33:56.222-04:002009-10-16T08:33:56.222-04:00I've never had the pleasure of seeing this gem...I've never had the pleasure of seeing this gem. Your review is descriptive and creates a desire to spend a night on the town with Kolchak! I saw a couple of episodes of the 2005 version, and even though I like Stuart Townsend, I was bored. Thanks, Rick, for your always enjoyable reviews!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.com