The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
Season 1
Created by: Billy Van, Ross Perigoe
Network: CHCH-DT
Season aired: 1971-09-10
Overview
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein, was a quirky Canadian sketch comedy TV series from the 1970s that included some genuine educational content among the humour. It featured the talented Billy Van, who played a variety of characters, Fishka Rais played the role of Igor, Guy Big brought Count Munchkinstein to life, and the legendary Vincent Price made special guest appearances as The Host who would start each episode with: “Another lovely day begins, for ghosts and ghouls with greenish skin. So close your eyes and you will find that you’ve arrived in Frightenstein. Perhaps the Count will find a way to make his monster work today. For if he solves this monster-mania, he can return to Transylvania! So welcome where the sun won’t shine, to the castle of Count Frightenstein!”
About This Season
During the 70s, "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein" was a popular Canadian TV show that starred Billy Van, Fishka Rais as Igor, Joe Torbay as Gronk, Guy Big as Count Munchkinstein, and even had Vincent Price as a special guest star. This 60-minute live-action show became a staple on Saturday morning television and was loved by many due to its mix of variety, humour, and educational segments, all with a touch of mock horror. It left a lasting impression on the younger generation of that time.
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Episodes · 130
Pilot
Tears Of A Clown / In The Summertime
Sweet Lord / Silver Moon
Knock 3 Times / Silver Moon
Cecilia
Ape Man
Let Your Love Go
Amos Moses
Rose Garden
Cracklin Rosie
Hitchin A Ride
Joy To The World
One Bad Apple
Dawn
Sweet Mary
Episode 16
My Baby Loves Lovin
Theme From Tommy
Episode 19
Mama Told Me
In The Summertime
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Description: The Count invents invisible ink, Bwana takes a look at gorillas, and Pet-Vet brings Igor a turtle.
