The character Svengoolie was originally played by Jerry G. Bishop from 1970 to 1973 before he passed over the character to ...

An image from video of the original Svengoolie hosting “Screaming Yellow Theater” circa 1971. His real name was Jerry G. Bishop, at Chicago TV and radio personality, and staff announcer at Ch.

The show showcases horror and sci-fi films and is hosted by the character Svengoolie. Originally played by Jerry G. Bishop from 1970 to 1973, Rich Koz took over the role from 1979 onwards.

His real name was Jerry G. Bishop, Chicago TV and radio personality, and staff announcer at Channel 32. He dressed like a hippie vampire. He adopted a Bela Lugosi accent.

The original host was Jerry G. Bishop, who donned green hair and a beard and mustache to portray a coffin-dwelling hippie with a wacky sense of humor named Svengoolie. Just two years later ...