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The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

1971–19741 Season130 Episodes
ComedyFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

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!”

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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!”

Network / Platform
CHCH-DT
Status
Ended
First Aired
11/Sep/1971
Language
English
Schedule
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S1 E127Silver Threads & Golden Needles— • 60m
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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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Format
Scripted
Created by
Billy Van, Ross Perigoe
Country
CA
Original language
English
Network / Platform
CHCH-DT · Canada
First aired
11/Sep/1971
Last aired
24/Feb/1974
Seasons
1
Episodes
130
Runtime
48 min
Official timezone
America/Toronto
Official website
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Cast

6 credits
Billy Van Billy Van Count Frightenstein / Grizelda the Ghastly Gourmet / the Wolfman / the Librarian / Dr. Petvet / the Oracle Vincent Price Vincent Price The Host Fishka Rais Igor Guy Big Guy Big The Mini-Count Mitch Markowitz Superhippy / Mosquito Julius Sumner Miller The Professor
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