Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dr. Bela Zarbo and Wide Scream Theatre


Dr. Bela Zarbo (Marvin Wheatley), Corpus' own horror host from the 1970's. Wide Scream Theatre! Following in the path blazed by the great Vampira (of Plan 9 fame), hosted a weekly horror movie on the ABC affiliate Channel 3. Originally on Saturday nights then moved to a weeknight, it was a favorite of horror movie and schlock fans of all-ages. The first movie featured was Evil of Frankenstein from Hammer Studios in England.


 Read the Caller-Times article on Dr. Bela Zarbo:

https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2017/10/30/dr-bela-zarbo-provided-schlocky-thrills-wide-scream-theatre-1970-s/814230001/


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