While the stopmotion photography is a bit jerky in spots, it does not detract from the film but seems to make it that much more endearing. Aug 21, 2012 fresh air remembers comedian phyllis diller comedian phyllis diller died monday at the age of 95. Paxtons garpax records label in august 1962 along with a fulllength lp called the original monster mash, which contained several other monsterthemed tunes. Halloween movies vintage halloween holiday movies halloween pictures halloween ideas bizarre movie dr frankenstein phyllis diller jekyll and mr hyde. Monster mash was developed from an improvised monologue performed by bobby pickett when he imitated actor boris karloff who played in the films frankenstein 1931 and frankenstein 1970 1958. Diller was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the u.
The famous monster mash song is present as are some other songs and the original monster mash song is included after the end credits. This single topped the billboard hot 100 chart in october 1962. In 1967, rankinbass did the ultimate monster mashup with mad monster party. In my own head this movie got mashed up with the song monster mash, and i spent the whole movie waiting for the song to come on. Boris karlof adds his eerie sound as the baron, phyllis diller is an ingenious choice as the monster s mate, and gale garnett takes the cake as the most memorable character, francesca, a curvy, buxom, huskyvoiced sexy redhead with a mind just as sinister as the ghastliest of the monsters. When dr frankenstein decides to retire from the monstermaking business, he calls an international roster of monsters to a creepy convention to elect his successor. I could never affix a date to these hazy childhood memories of my first encounter with this local monster movie show, but now i can. For sale fanfare 2 winter 1978 magazine frank frazetta battlestar galactica william stout golddiggers dean martin show ralph bakshi tolkien clay geerdes groucho marx lost in space television tv series invasion body snatchers film movies emorys memories.
I mean, if you know phyllis diller at all, youll know what to expect. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. From the character designs, to the animation, to the writing. Mar 10, 2014 flipping through the pages of shock it to me, i see the schedules for chiller diller on saturday afternoons on channel 2 and kbhk channel 44s ghoulie movie and monstrous movie shows that provided me with a majority of my movie watching as a kid due to their earlier start times. Everyone on the island is a monster, except for chef mafia machiavelli, whos just an extremely broad italian caricature. Although, i will say that the bride of frankenstein was kind of annoying, though she was voiced by the talented phyllis diller. When dr frankenstein decides to retire from the monster making business, he calls an international roster of monsters to a creepy convention to elect his successor. Mapping my childhood through monster movies by bob calhoun. Frankenstein, and phyllis diller as well phyllis diller in a brideoffrankenstein cape. Boris karlof adds his eerie sound as the baron, phyllis diller is an ingenious choice as the monsters mate, and gale garnett takes the cake as the most memorable character, francesca, a curvy, buxom, huskyvoiced sexy redhead with a mind just as sinister as the ghastliest of the monsters.
Just barely made it in time for the weekly wednesday videos. The mummy complete with british invasion style band the gillman, king kong, dracula, etc. Jul 21, 2014 mad monster party was made in 1967, and the original monster mash song was by bobby boris pickett and the cryptkickers in 1962. Oct 28, 2010 here is a music video of the gang from the movie mad monster party dancing to the tune of monster mash by bobby boris pickett. Classic movies 1960s movie posters phyllis diller vintage movies horror classic films movies horror movies. The most prominant is monster mash its also nice to see candace cameron in something other than full house. Oct 29, 2008 just barely made it in time for the weekly wednesday videos. Mad monster party was made in 1967, and the original monster mash song was by bobby boris pickett and the cryptkickers in 1962. Mad monster party vintage movie poster designed by frank frazetta from the 1968 cult animation classic from rankin bass. The film was released on dvd alongside alvin and the chipmunks meet frankenstein, alvin and the chipmunks meet the wolfman, and four episodes of archies weird mysteries on the monster bash fun pack released on september 7, 2004. Frankenstein makes plans for his retirement, he calls for a council meeting of all monsters dark and ghoulish to announce his replacement. Aug 20, 2012 phyllis diller sings youre different from rankinbass mad monster party.
And phyllis diller as the monsters mate was an inspired choice. Image detail for mad monster party movie classics comic books old. Mapping my childhood through monster movies balder and. The life and legend of phyllis diller, directed by gregg barson, was shot on the night of her last performance. Mad monster party is an early rankinbass production, and it shows. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Vampire circus 1960s party phyllis diller monster party monster mash jekyll and mr hyde vintage videos cartoon tv shows famous monsters. Hyde, the hunchback, the invisible man, king kong, the wolfman, dracula, frankensteins monster, the creature from the black lagoon, boris karloff and phyllis diller. In my own head this movie got mashed up with the song monster mash, and i spent the whole. Mapping my childhood through monster movies balder and dash. There are also some extremely stupid parts, such as elvis being resurected as a mummy, and the guy from good times, i forgot his name, sucks. Classic monster films were enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the late 1960s, along with more. Paxtons garpax records label in august 1962 along with a fulllength lp called the original monster mash, which contained several other monster themed tunes. Golden ghouls of the golden gate uhf nocturne, 2011, coauthors mike monahan and lon huber combed. It may inspire all those bored, discouraged andor directionless housewives out there to know that the onetime 37. This feature length spoofsalute to classic monster movies has the same charm rankinbass gave to their classic christmas shows rudolph the red nosed reindeer, and the christmas that almost wasnt. Besides frankensteins monster sometimes referred to as fang and the monsters more intelligent mate, voiced by phyllis diller, who live in the island castle with boris, the invites also include count dracula, the mummy, the hunchback of notre dame, the werewolf, the invisible man, dr. The movie is also a musical, with some actually good songs. When dr frankenstein decides to retire from the monstermaking business. Although less wellknown than rankinbass holiday specials, it has become a cult film.
In a 1986 interview with fresh air, diller explains her routine when starting out, before she. The movie and frankenstein sings is a horror comedythemed musical film, based on the bobby boris pickett song monster mash and the 1967 stage musical, im sorry the bridge is out, youll have to spend the night, also by pickett and sheldon allman. See more ideas about monster party, party and stop motion. Featuring the voices of boris karloff, allen swift, phyllis diller and gale garnett, mad monster party is for the most part an entertaining film with great animation, superb sets, references to other classic movies and a few catchy songs chucked in for good measure.
Today, mad monster party is considered by many to be the precursor to the nightmare before christmas. Boris karloff and phyllis diller provide the voices for this fun little comedy about monsters gathering for a big party. Frankenstein, was produced and distributed by prism pictures, and. With boris karloff, allen swift, gale garnett, phyllis diller. See more ideas about monster party, monster, stop motion. Diller put out an autobiography in 2005 in her late 80s, and entitled it like a lampshade in a whorehouse, which pretty much says it all when recalling the misfit life and career of the fabulous, oneofakind phyllis diller. Phyllis diller list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Classic monsters, monster mash, fun, creepy, horror movies. Monster mash is a 1962 novelty song by bobby boris pickett.
Image detail for mad monster party movie classics comic books mad monster party is one of my favorite kid movies. Apr 27, 2007 bobby boris pickett, whose deadon boris karloff impression propelled the halloween anthem monster mash to the top of the pop charts in 1962, making him one of pop musics most enduring one. Its certainly a bit dated and some of the humor is goofy in a fairly painful way. Boris karloff, allen swift, gale garnett, phyllis diller, ethel. It follows diller to a press conference, backstage, and into her home, to cover the story of her career.
The film stars boris karloff, allen swift, gale garnett, and phyllis diller. Boris karloff and phyllis diller lend their vocal talents to this glorious stopmotion animated parody of horror films. Boris karloff and phyllis diller lend their vocal talents to this bizarre stopmotion anim more comics. Hyde, the invisible man, the hunchback of notre dame, frankensteins monster, the monsters bride and a gaggle of other ghouls. Imagine an animated monster film more silly than genuinely. Rudolph also led to some feature films from the studio. Turns out, monster mash is an entirely separate issue which i wont hold against the movie. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Although less wellknown than rankinbass holiday specials, it has. Although obviously meant to evoke it, the movie has no official ties to the universal horror franchise, even in the same loosecontinuity way as abbott and costello meet frankenstein. Oct 19, 2017 mad monster party onscreen title mad monster party. High quality mad monster party gifts and merchandise. A vocal group, the cryptkicker five, mentioned in these lyrics, is a reference. Here is a music video of the gang from the movie mad monster party dancing to the tune of monster mash by bobby boris pickett. See more ideas about monster toys, classic monsters and vintage halloween. Watch the latest monster mash trailer on video detective. July 17, 1917 august 20, 2012 was an american actress and comedienne, best known for her eccentric stage persona, her selfdeprecating humor, her wild hair and clothes, and her exaggerated, cackling laugh.