Monsters (1988)

Podcast episode 54. A complete look at Monsters, the syndicated series from Laurel Entertainment which ran 1988-1991. The origins of George Romero, Night of the Living Dead, the birth of the modern zombie, Romero's Laurel Entertainment, and the films that led up to the creation of Monsters.  Full episode guide and behind the scenes of show production, structure, writing, effects, and the people involved in the making of your favorite show.  Intro/episode rundown 0-1:10:00 Behind the Scenes 1:10:00-end In the credits I mistakenly omitted Martin Grams' well-researched book Way Out: A History and Episode Guide to Roald Dahl's Spooky 1961 Television Program, which was key in being able to include the details about that series. Also be sure to read Terror Television: American Series, 1970-1999 by John Kenneth Muir Buy Creepshow on Bluray / 4K/UHD Buy Tales from the Darkside complete series on DVD SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects/some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned.  'Monsters' is the copyright and property of Laurel Entertainment, Tribune Entertainment, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media