Sci-Fi Archives 
Visit our archives of the MST3K pages previously hosted by the Sci-Fi Channel's SCIFI.COM. |
Posted by Sampo, on January 29th, 2021  ENCINO, Calif. — Sonny Fox, a TV pioneer beloved by youngsters in the New York City area as the host of the Sunday morning program Wonderama, died Jan. 24 of pneumonia induced by COVID-19. He was 95.
Fox also served as a wartime correspondent for the Voice of America; emceed game shows like “The $64,000 Challenge” and “The Price Is Right,” and was the inaugural producer on the groundbreaking late-night talk show “Tomorrow,” hosted by Tom Snyder.
Fox had a limited acting career, but MSTies will remember him as Mr. Prim in the movie in episode 1113- THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN’T.
The Hollywood Reporter has the story.
Thanks to Gordon for the heads up.
Posted by Sampo, on January 26th, 2021 Crist Ballas, a longtime BBI staffer, is in the hospital with a heart condition related to COVID-19.
Crist did hair and make-up for numerous MST3K episodes from seasons 2 to 7. He was also a prop builder for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE and appeared in a gorilla suit in episode 211- FIRST SPACESHIP ON VENUS.
A GoFundMe page has been set to assist in paying what his friends and family fear is going to be a substantial hospital bill.
You can read more about his condition and make a donation here.
Posted by Erhardt, on January 23rd, 2021
Posted by Sampo, on January 23rd, 2021  LOS ANGELES — Larry King, the suspenders-clad known for his interviews with world leaders, movie stars and more, died at a hospital here on Jan. 23. He was 87.
A longtime nationally syndicated radio host, from 1985 through 2010 he was a nightly fixture on CNN, where he won many honors, including two Peabody awards.
MSTies will remember he was mentioned in a host segment in episode 1011- HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND, which parodied his syndicated newspaper column.
The AP has the story.
Posted by Sampo, on January 20th, 2021  Actor, voice actor, puppeteer and stand-up comedian Jim MacGeorge died Jan. 16. He was 92.
His puppeteering was mainly for the “Beany and Cecil” children’s TV show, “Time for Beany.” It originally starred Daws Butler and Stan Freberg and when they quit, MacGeorge took over their roles and many other characters.
He was also heard in dozens of other cartoon shows including “Kwicky Koala,” “Yogi’s Space Race,” “The Flintstones,” “Duck Tales,” “The Bionic Six” and many others. He also worked for a time as a writer for Jay Ward, mainly on “Fractured Flickers” and the “Super Chicken” cartoons.
MSTies will recognize him as Mac the cop in the movie in episode 404- TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE.
This blog has an appreciation.
Thanks to Duane and Tim for the heads up.
|
ENCINO, Calif. — Sonny Fox, a TV pioneer beloved by youngsters in the New York City area as the host of the Sunday morning program Wonderama, died Jan. 24 of pneumonia induced by COVID-19. He was 95.
