Jerry G. Bishop, as the original Svengoolie on Chicago's horror-movie showcase SCREAMING YELLOW THEATER (1970-73), sings a parody version of "Button Up Your Overcoat," accompanied by a talking skull named Zelda.
Read all about the 50-year history of Chicago TV horror-movie hosts and monster-movie showcases in the book CHICAGO TV HORROR MOVIE SHOWS: FROM SHOCK THEATRE TO SVENGOOLIE available from Lake Claremont Press at www.lakeclaremont.com
@SMITHFRANK He passed away.
micpar2 2 months ago
Oh my God! I can't believe how funny this is!
jatigre1 3 months ago
Sounds different on Judge Judy
Tonetare 3 months ago
@ExZonie Darn, WFLD. WCFL was radio.
ExZonie 4 months ago
@devtrev Right - on WCFL when the White Sox were owned by Bill Veeck and then Reinsdorf/Einhorn - remember the softball-style uniforms? And Disco Demolition Night? Good times.
ExZonie 4 months ago
Berwyn???? ROFL!!!
ExZonie 4 months ago
@SMITHFRANK Last I saw he is the voice that announces the cases on Judge Judy! He's been in California for quite some time.
DISHMAC 7 months ago 2
Does anybody where "Svengoolie" is today ?? ..(a.k.a.- Jerry G.Bishop )
SMITHFRANK 8 months ago
I watched this every Friday night as a kid - great memories.
devtrev 10 months ago 2