After frankenstein, karloffs career flourished, landing him lead roles in various films including several more frankenstein films, television series, and radio shows. Decades will present 42 episodes of that thriller, which originally ran for 62 episodes on nbc over two seasons 196062, starting tomorrow at 1 pm et check decades. However, those two seasons of thriller gave us a lot of options, with a total of 67 tales coming in at around 45 minutes each. It wasnt richard widmarks thriller it was boris karloffs thriller. Hes amazing to watch as he speaks directly to an unblinking camera, delivering an elaborately worded opening speech, for three minutes. Boris would set the tone and prime the viewers for frightful and chilling dramatizations based on the works of some of the eras greatest writers in the genrewriters like robert e. Yes, this is the american tv series on nbc in the early 60s hosted by and sometimes starring boris karloff. Although karloffs presence linked the series to universals monster movie cycle of the 30s and 40s, which had its roots in the 19th century novels of bram stoker, mary shelley, and h. The red skelton hour boris karloff 19561968 targets byron orlok 1968 the sorcerers prof.
Thriller with boris karloff 19 dvds complete series. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloffs tales of mystery. Boris karloff s thriller was an hourlong tv horror anthology series that originally aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962. The complete seriesdvd,2010,14disc set,seasons 12new boris karloff thriller. This hourlong anthology series was hosted by boris karloff, who each week brought you a tale of spinetingling suspense.
With so many memorable episodes of the show, its hard to trust just one persons opinion of what the top thriller episodes of all time are. With boris karloff, audrey dalton, alexander davion, abraham sofaer. If you like twilight zone, alfred hitchcock presents, outer limits, and the american thriller hosted by boris karloff, youll like this show as well. It lasted only two seasons, from 1960 to 1962, and split its. Jan 17, 2018 thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. Sara karloff, the late actors daughter, noted that because of the grinch, her fathers seasonal influence doesn. Wells, thriller had less in common with the universal monsters than with the moody 40s horror films of val lewtonwhere the supernatural lurked placidly in plain sight, jumping out of the. At the beginning of each thriller hour, hollywood s original master of the macabre, boris karloff, sets the tone and primes viewers for frightful and chilling dramas based on the works of some of the horror genre s greatest writers. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162. Each 50minute episode provided viewers with a suspensefilled story that originated from gothic horror stories written by authors such as cornell woolrich, robert. Binge watch boris karloffs thriller on decades october. I hope the other 4 seasons will be released on dvd in the us soon, because i remember several. This kind of praise might well create unrealistic expectations for people when they see it againor a sense of overhigh expectations for those seeing it for the first time.
Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 1960. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. Mar 07, 2020 boris karloff s thriller man in the middle. List of the best thriller episodes, as voted on by other fans of the series. Similar to the twilight zone, thriller was an anthology horror series that ran in the early 1960 s. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Hosted by screen legend boris karloff, who also appeared in five episodes of the series, and aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962, thriller immediately earned a reputation as one of the most frightening programs ever broadcast on televisiona legacy that endures some four decades after it left the airwaves. Can you name the episodes of boris karloff s thriller. Boris karloff died of pneumonia on february 2, 1969 in an hospital at sussex. I knew from reading stephen jacobs incredible authorized biography of boris karloff that alfred hitchcock was not too happy about thriller that much i did know. Another is a series, also lasting only two seasons, that is finally set to be released on tuesday, august 31 thriller telling stories of suspense, horror, and the supernatural, hosted by horror icon, boris karloff. Similar to the twilight zone, thriller was an anthology horror series that ran in the early 1960s. An anthology series hosted by boris karloff that began with typical crime stories, but later delved more successfully into the horror genre. Each 50minute episode provided viewers with a suspensefilled story that originated from gothic horror stories written by authors such as cornell woolrich, robert bloch, and charlotte armstrong.
An aging actress tries for a comeback in a film about a witch hanged for murder. See more ideas about thriller, seasons and season 1. Karloff performed in a variety of contexts throughout his career, but is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in the 1931 film frankenstein, 1935 film bride of frankenstein, and 1939 film son of frankenstein. Hosted by horror icon boris karloff, nbcs thriller is worth checking out.
Boris karloff, english actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in the classic horror film frankenstein. A fake mentalist suddenly has visions of people s violent deaths and attempts to stop them from coming true. The best of karloff back in the day, even before the time of my childhood, in the dark pages of history forgotten to the modern age, there was horror on television cast in black and white shadows that was usually disrupted by bouts of static interference only curable by a slam on the side of the box and twisting rods in odd directions. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962. Best episodes of thriller list of top thriller episodes. Howard, cornell woolrich, richard matheson, and robert bloch. And they were competing with alfred hitchcocks formatted suspense series.
Pigeons from hell boris karloffs thriller episode an. Boris karloff, original name william henry pratt, born november 23, 1887, london, englanddied february 2, 1969, midhurst, west sussex, english actor who became internationally famous for his sympathetic and chilling portrayal of the monster in the classic horror film frankenstein 1931 karloff, the youngest of nine children born to edward and eliza pratt, deliberately failed a consular. An illustrated likeness of karloff continued to introduce each issue of this publication for more than a decade after his death. Thriller also known as boris karloffs thriller and boris karloff presents is an american anthology television series that aired during the 196061 and 196162 seasons on nbc. Boris karloffs thriller episodes quiz by popegrutch. Boris karloff s thriller is a 196062 crime and mystery tv series that was hosted and narrated by the master of suspense himself, boris karloff.
Anthology series hosted by boris karloff that originally told ordinary tales of crime and mystery, but later became a showcase for gothic horror stories, many of which were based on works by authors such as cornell woolrich, robert bloch, and charlotte armstrong. Boris karloffs thriller fullcomplete episodes 19601962 tv series anthology suspense thriller horror moxy jeans. Nov 04, 2016 the reputation of boris karloffs thriller, which ran from 19601962, is such that it was one of the most highly anticipated dvds until its 2010 release. He reprised the role in several sequels and also provided the voices of the grinch and the narrator in the holiday standard how the grinch stole christmas. Boris karloff collection thriller old time radio downloads. Masquerade s02e06 boris karloffs thriller a family of cannibalistic thieves menace a young couple, but the husband laughs off their scary southern hotel as a joke. With boris karloff, richard peel, henry daniell, lillian omalley. I know the british thriller has been seen over here on occasion, but im not aware of it ever having been regularly broadcast on any wide basis. As a kid in 1960, i dont remember watching this show in prime time, but in 1964, it came on in syndication on saturday nights, and i watched every episode i could. Boris karloff, born william pratt in london, arrived in hollywood during the early years of film and appeared irregularly. Howard, august derleth, cornell woolrich, richard matheson, and robert bloch, to name just a few. Boris karloffs thriller tv series, s2e12 the return. Boris karloffs thriller was an anthology series that ran from 19601962.
Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935, and son of. I hope the other 4 seasons will be released on dvd in the us soon, because i remember several more excellent episodes from my youth. As sure as my name is boris karloff, this is a thriller. Boris karloffs thriller is a 196062 crime and mystery tv series that was hosted and narrated by the master of suspense himself, boris karloff. With so many memorable episodes of the show, it s hard to trust just one person s opinion of what the top thriller episodes of all time are. Rod serlings nervous energy animated the twilight zone and alfred hitchcocks laconic drawl set the tone for his eponymous suspense series. Im an admirer of karloff myself, sandy, and id advise you to go to youtube and look at episodes of the tv show boris karloffs thriller, for which karloff did brief introductions for each episode. The show featured host boris karloff introducing a mix of macabre horror tales and suspense thrillers. Boris karloffs thriller was an hourlong tv horror anthology series that originally aired on nbc from 1960 to 1962.
Boris karloff, whose real name was william henry pratt, was an englishborn actor who emigrated to canada in the 1910s. See more ideas about thriller, seasons and john carradine. Television quiz boris karloffs thriller episodes random television quiz can you name the episodes of boris karloffs thriller. Thriller a wig for miss devore tv episode 1962 imdb. The gold box spotlight deal of the day over at amazon today is boris karloffs thriller. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series thriller 1960. Family that kills together seeks to stay together in style, by icing the heir. And not just in the sense that every halloween is spiritually overseen by the famous horror movie actor. This hourlong anthology series was hosted by boris karloff, hollywoods master of the macabre.
Thriller turned classic pulp stories into terrifying television. May 28, 2016 pigeons from hell boris karloffs thriller episode reanimator. Karloff is best remembered for his roles in horror films and his portrayal of frankensteins monster in frankenstein 1931, bride of frankenstein 1935, and son of frankenstein 1939. Five things you might not have known about boris karloff. After thriller was cancelled, the comic was retitled boris karloff s tales of mystery. Masquerade s02e06 boris karloff s thriller a family of cannibalistic thieves menace a young couple, but the husband laughs off their scary southern hotel as a joke. Apr 30, 1962 last telecast of the original network run. You might not have known it, but this past weekend was boris karloff weekend. Worse than murder thriller boris karloff 1960 video. Thriller turned classic pulp stories into terrifying.
Horror fans who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s were nearly enraptured with the content and structure of this show. Despite its somewhat hefty price tag, it became a best seller and was followed by a greatest hits top ten release in 2012. As a stunt she insists on wearing the historical womans wig, which turns out to be cursed, changing her into a literal mankiller. It only lasted for two seasons between 1960 and 1962, and isnt as wellknown as the twilight zone read our tribute to the show here, the outer limits, and other anthology series.
Thriller tv show a must have collection for any vintage. Before king of pop michael jacksons thriller, a tv mysteryhorror anthology series of that same title was hosted by one of the kings of monster cinema boris karloff. Many people remember the pigeons from hell episode of boris karloffs thriller as the scariest prime time show we ever saw, period. Whoops forget michael jackson for a moment, for the thriller celebrated here is the cherished hourlong tv show from the early 1960s, hosted by boris karloff and dedicated to horror, suspense and things that go bump in the night. During the run of thriller, karloff lent his name and likeness to a comic book for gold key comics based upon the series. One of those shows was thriller, an anthology show hosted by boris karloff. The reputation of boris karloffs thriller, which ran from 19601962, is such that it was one of the most highly anticipated dvds until its 2010 release.