John Zacherle RIP

[Richard M Roberts]

After a long and apparently reasonably happy life an career as Radio and Television personality, and amazingly and ironically near Halloween, John Zacherle has passed away at the age of 98:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/arts/ ... -well&_r=1

Here is the only collection I know of featuring original kinescopes of Zacherle's horror hosting, both in New York and Philadelphia (where he was "Roland" instead of Zacherle):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiTkGiV ... 6FAtKvxekg


and of course, also perfect for Halloween, here is Zacherle's great 1958 single, "Dinner with Drac":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfNb9viis_4

He was the best and most durable of the Horror Film Hosts, and with the best sense of humor.

Truly, rest in peace Zach.....and Good Night, whatever you are!


RICHARD M ROBERTS