Creatures Hone In on Bones-When Peter Cushing Investigates the "Island of Terror"- Tonight

Tonight on MeTV-find out what it’s like to be trapped on a remote island where we have corpses turning up with one unusual characteristic- which is something they DON’T have! The local authorities become aware that a threat created by science could wipe out the entire population of the “Island of Terror”!

Petrie’s Island ( no relation to Rob –“Hey Rob!” of the “Dick Van Dyke Show”) is an isolated chunk of land completely cut off from the mainland. It only gets occasional visits from supply boats- but it’s also secretly the site of a special laboratory working to find a cure for one of man's most insidious diseases. It's a tragic medical condition, but it’s made worse when the experimentation creates something just as horrid as the illness.

The first indication that something is wrong occurs when a constable finds the body of a missing man that appears to have no skeletal system left in it! No one- including the island's resident doctor- can begin to figure out any logical reason why that would be- and the doctor leaves the island in search of someone who may have the knowledge to help- Dr. Stanley, a brilliant teacher and pathologist. Stanley is somewhat baffled by the situation, and suggests that they consult with a specialist whose knowledge of bones might offer some assistance.

When they arrive at the apartment of that specialist Dr. West, he is just getting rather comfortable with a leggy girlfriend-but despite the distraction, he finds the case just as baffling as his two associates do. In a lucky coincidence, his lady friend happens to be a wealthy heiress and offers her help in getting to Petrie's Island to investigate as quickly as possible, by means of her father's personal helicopter- but there is one condition- SHE must accompany them! Having speed of transport is almost as tempting as the winsome lass, and they depart for the island. As they are dropped off on Petrie’s Island, the copter ends up being called away on business- meaning that our visiting party will have no way off the island for several days.

When the doctors examine a victim’s body, bereft of bones, it doesn't offer any new information- so it is suggested that they call on a prominent disease-researching scientist at his special lab compound on the island. However, a visit to the site reveals no answers- only shocking devastation. Soon, more boneless bodies are being found as well as the shocking answer to what they are looking. The revelation of a strange breed of deadly creatures on the loose, unlike anything ever encountered in nature, becomes even more frightening when these creatures begin to multiply quickly- and threaten to destroy each and every living thing trapped on the island with no means of escape!

The claustrophobic feel of this full-color 1966 British production, along with the horrifically relentless creatures, adds to a tension-filled viewing experience! Peter Cushing stars as Dr. Stanley, outstanding as always, and we'll also introduce you to his fellow cast mates. We’ll also promote a product you may NOT want to have in your kitchen cabinet- have a bonus visit with some bony costars of ours- bring you a song, learn about some travel plans for Gwengoolie- and present a vintage Sven bit unseen for years !

Your visit to the "Island of Terror" begins tonight at 8pm eastern/pacific, 7 central, or check for time and channel in your local listings, or, at www.metv.com . The live-Tweeting during the program continues very heavily every week on Twitter/X - just make sure to use the hashtag #svengoolie .Our Chicago viewers get one more time with “The Time Travelers” at 11 am on our local channel CW 26 !

There are some big plans for special merchandise tied in with my 45 years as the Sven character- including another round of artist’s designed shirts- with some surprises! Keep watching for them -and more- in the MeTV Mall.

Also- we have locked in our schedule for this year’s C2E2 convention at McCormick Place on Chicago’s lakefront at the end of April! We’ll again be doing the celebrity photo ops, as well as a special “45 years” panel-and, of course, doing autograph signings. Check out the information under the “appearances” tab here on our website- or go to www.c2e2.com . We hope you can join us there!

Tonight, though- you can join us on an island that ends up being far from a paradise- where more than the wings are boneless!