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Jerry G. Bishop, as the original Svengoolie on Chicago's horror-movie showcase SCREAMING YELLOW THEATER (1970-73), sings a parody version of "Button Up Your Overcoat," accompanied by a talking skull named Zelda.
Read all about the 50-year history of Chicago TV horror-movie hosts and monster-movie showcases in the book CHICAGO TV HORROR MOVIE SHOWS: FROM SHOCK THEATRE TO SVENGOOLIE available from Lake Claremont Press at lakeclaremont.com
Jerry G. Bishop, as the original Svengoolie on Chicago's horror-movie showcase SCREAMING YELLOW THEATER (1970-73), sings a parody version of "Button Up Your Overcoat," accompanied by a talking skull named Zelda.
Read all about the 50-year history of Chicago TV horror-movie hosts and monster-movie showcases in the book CHICAGO TV HORROR MOVIE SHOWS: FROM SHOCK THEATRE TO SVENGOOLIE available from Lake Claremont Press at lakeclaremont.com
