Teenage Werewolf and Teenage Frankenstein Combine Under Deadly Direction in "How to Make a Monster"- Tonight!

Tonight on MeTV-it’s time to put on a happy face- happy to scare the daylights out of you! We’re bringing back an American International film that brought back the studio’s Teenage Frankenstein and Teenage Werewolf! Our viewers always request another look at how a master of creature creations decides to strike back at the heartless studio heads who have decided to show him the door- by bringing his monsters back for an encore. This time, however, this isn’t murderous movie mayhem- it’s for real, as he demonstrates “How to Make a Monster”!

This 1958 favorite introduces us to renowned horror make-up artist Pete, as he finishes applying the Teenage Werewolf make-up to a young actor ( FYI: in this case, it’s NOT Michael Landon, who played the part in the original film)! Pete and his faithful assistant Rivero are proud of the finished product- as is the director of a new film which pits the teen wolf man against the Teenage Frankenstein ( who IS played by the young actor from the original AI film, Gary Conway). Pete’s proud moment does not last-when the studio’s new bosses invade his make-up room- and bluntly inform him that his skills will no longer be needed at the studio! He is being let go, because these geniuses feel that monster films have worn out their welcome with audiences, who would rather have laughs, music, and pretty women instead of horror! (Take it from someone who has experienced it in his career-this is often the case in entertainment, with management not caring what the audience really wants, but giving them what they think they SHOULD want!)

Angered that his legendary 25 years as head make-up artist at the studio mean nothing to this new regime (hey- I also experienced THAT at a different company!), Pete comes up with a frighteningly sinister plan-to use his monster creations, the very ones new management disdain, to get revenge on these unfeeling know-it-all executives!

Remembering an accidental discovery he made in the past; Pete starts mixing a “special ingredient” into the make-up – which not only numbs the actor wearing it, but robs him of his free will- leaving him susceptible to follow every command Pete gives him. The maniacal make-up man is now creating REAL monsters that will carry out the carnage that they have previously done on the screen against the arrogant men who want to end his career!

The police, naturally, are baffled by these horrific crimes. Pete’s weak-willed assistant Rivero, who still has a sense of right and wrong but remains loyal to his boss, has his own worries about his involvement in Pete’s scheme-and the young actors being used as Pete’s pawns start to get confused about periods of time in which they seem to have “blacked out” while in make-up. Can anyone stop Pete from carrying out his revenge by using his “children”- the monsters he has brought to life on the screen- to bring down the studio he once helped build into a success?

This film is a favorite of the many viewers who fondly remembering these two famed American International monsters (from “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” and “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein”- two movies we would love to be able to show – but, sadly, they are being withheld by the person who currently owns the rights to them). You’ll see some familiar faces who have been regulars and guest stars on MeTV shows- and we will reveal a common thread among them-while revisiting the familiar make-up of the teen monsters. We’ll talk about some trivia relating to the film, and have plenty of Sven shtick, including my taking pen in hand to convert myself into a monster, as well as another way to change one’s appearance, yet another visit from Nostalgiaferatoo (…again? We need to change the locks on the dungeon door), a song and more! Plus some special memories- including the Svengoolie Burger Challenge held at the old Squared Circle restaurant owned by our friend Lisa Marie Varon ( Victoria in WWE, Tara in Impact Wrestling ) with legendary wrestling manager Jim Cornette stepping up to pigging out- our very first chat with the great Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund-and, a special tribute to another friend-top Chicago and nationally known TV weatherman Tom Skilling, who has retired this week, and was kind enough to do a great segment with us! Just like the burger Jim Cornette attempts to conquer, this show is loaded!

“How to Make a Monster” begins its tutorial at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time tonight. During the show, as always, you can live-Tweet along with other thousands of other viewers on Twitter (X)- just make sure to include the hashtag #svengoolie . Once again last week, we were trending high among topics on Twitter during the show. Our encore in the Chicago viewing area is of the beloved classic “Bride of Frankenstein”- which will be available at 11 am on CW26.

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Meanwhile, join us tonight on MeTV- when monsters go from film reels to frightening reality and cause screams off the screen!!