The BONE JANGLER Speaks!

The Day The Bone Jangler Met Monkee Micky Dolenz

2012-02-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

Friday, July 23, 2004... "a day which will live in infamy."

Earlier that week, I was down at the ACTV studio, editing an upcoming edition of our nighttime Horror hosted movie program "The Bone Jangler." The staff had gotten word that Monkees singer/songwriter/drummer Micky Dolenz, who was scheduled to perform at the City Of Aurora's Downtown Alive! festival that Friday night, had no place to rehearse with his band. The band was to have rehearsed at the historic Paramount Theatre (also known as the Paramount Arts Center) on Friday afternoon. Micky hadn't played with these guys in about 6 months, as he was busy appearing as "Zoser" in Elton John's "Aida" on Broadway. It seemed that Micky's need for rehearsal time had been forgotten, and, the Paramount had booked some kind of children's beauty pageant for that afternoon. No one knew what to do... except for The Bone Jangler, naturally.

I suggested that, being as ACTV had a studio, complete with microphones, mixing board, etc., Micky and his band should rehearse there. I normally didn't edit at the ACTV studio on Fridays, but, I was scheduled to do just that on that afternoon. Being a huge Monkees fan, and, knowing that I'd be of great help to both Micky, and the City Of Aurora, I had no problem giving up my editing time.

That Friday afternoon, I made my way to ACTV, where I was one of only a handful of people allowed entry to the facility. When I arrived, Micky's band was there, as was his sister Coco. I ended up hanging out in the break room with Coco, where we discussed Micky, The Monkees, music in general, and, what Enchantress Nocturna & I do on TV. Before long, Micky arrived. He was really friendly, and greeted me with that famous grin. Coco and I continued to chat in the break room, while Micky checked in on his band. About 10 minutes later, Micky returned, and, he thanked me profusely for having been the one to suggest using the facility as a rehearsal spot. He asked what I did down there, and, his sister Coco eagerly told him. Micky smiled real big, and, asked me for more details, such as what our "schtick" or angle" was. When I told him that we play it straight, and didn't do any silly puns, or jokes, or pratfalls, etc., and aimed the show primarily at an adult audience, and that it was kind of a naughty show, he totally "got it" and asked for more details. Ending that conversation, and, preparing to rehearse, he said, "You know, when we were in our heyday, every community across the country had a show like that. What you're doing is a very honorable thing, man. Congratulations. I hope you can turn that into something big on the commercial level." I asked him if, after the rehearsal, I could get a promo, or bump, from him. Micky smiled, and said, "Sure, man. I don't see why not. That'd be cool!"

Next, Micky, Coco, and I moved into the TV studio itself, "our" studio, and the band began to rehearse. Micky was playing the acoustic guitar, and, after a while, he repeatedly stopped the band, and asked if they were playing in the right key. Being a musician, and a Monkees fan, I spoke up, and, said, "No. It's in C." Micky played the song in C, and, from then on, whenever they had a question about what key a particular song was in, Micky would ask me, and say, "You heard the man." After the rehearsal, Micky taped a quick bump for the show, and headed to his hotel.

That night, Nocturna brought a voodoo plant to give to gardening aficionado Micky. Some staffer took the plant, and assured us that he'd receive it, although they wondered if he'd be able to take it with him on the plane back to New York. Nocturna & I enjoyed Micky's concert that night, with our friends Count and Countess Gregula. Unfortunately, Nocturna never got the chance to meet Micky. However, I'll never forget that day.

Halloween 2011

2011-11-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

Well, Halloween 2011 has come, and gone. Seems like it was over before it got here. Being on a Monday didn't help.

Every Halloween, I take Master Gregory trick-or-treating. We take the same route every time, up and down a well-populated street in a well-to-do, historic district, on Aurora's west side. We've come to know all of the houses, who gives out candy to trick-or-tr eaters, who goes to town with their decorations, where our dedicated, and casual, fans live, and which houses to avoid.

This year, Halloween night was a disappointment, overall. I'd say that only half of the homes that normally participate did so this year. Again, we're talking about people who are well off. Not only that, but, some of the key houses that we always look forward to visiting (because of their dedication to decorating their front porches, and yards, etc., and/or their appreciation of what we do on television) didn't decorate, and, had their lights out... except for the back 2/3 of their houses, or their upstairs. These people were home, but, for whatever reason, chose not to observe the holiday in the manner that usually do, and refrained from participating in handing out candy. A few put some carved jack-o-lanterns on their porches, but, otherwise, pretended not to be home. I drive up, and down, this street several times a week, and the most glaring instances of absentee participation were not due to the former residents moving away.

Greggy really looks forward to trick-or-treating, as, obviously, do so many other kids, both here, and all over the country. So do I. It was sad to see the look of disappointment on the children's faces. Sure, the youngest of them didn't know any better. However, if they were older than, say, 7 years old, they were hip to the fact that this year's trick-or-treating was not up to par. Greggy collected about 45% as much candy as he usually does. Unlike most kids, he doesn't like chocolate (or cake, or ice cream). Unfortunately for him, about 55% of his "haul" was of the chocolate variety.

We've enjoyed some great Halloweens for the last 6 years. It was 78 degrees on Halloween night, just a few years ago. That was awesome! Also, the fact that Halloween fell on a weekend these past 3 years helped immensely in the trick-or-treating department. While I may have frowned on the idea in the past, after this experience, I'm now all for the notion of making trick-or-treat night the last Saturday of the month. Let's make it so. These kids deserve to know a slice of what Halloween once was.

Another thing thing that made this Halloween odd was an unusual phenomenon. On Halloween night, as we make the rounds, we can always tell who has cable, and who has satellite. We're not seen on satellite television. If they have satellite, they'll tell me, "Great costume! Wow! You can tell that was custom made!" I'll respond with, "Why, thank you," and move along to the next house. Usually, the people after us will say to them something like, "Don't you watch TV? That wasn't a costume that was The Bone Jangler!" While it's nice to be recognized, I don't take offense in those situations. The night's all about Master Gregory wearing a costume, getting some candy, and having fun. But, this year, we ran into about 4 different people who, as we approached their door, would shout, "BONE JANGLER!" I'd say, "Yes, I am. Thank you. Happy Halloween!" Then, they'd say something like, "Ah, but, not the 'real' Bone Jangler," as if I were some imitator sadly trying to be taken seriously as this "Bone Jangler" television personality. "Great costume." "Truly an incredible likeness." These were the things that were said to me on these 4 occurences, while Greggy looked on, further disappointed by the way the night was turning out. One guy in particular simply (and rudely) refused to believe that the "real" Bone Jangler would be out trick-or-treating amongst the "regular" folks. Finally, after I showed him a few pix on my cell phone, taken during tapings, with Enchantress Nocturna by my side, HARMony and Penny Layne too, with mic cables strewn about the floor, an embarassed look came across his face. His wife gave him a dirty look, for giving me a world of grief for being such a liar.

Just the other day, a new Facebook friend, a wonderful, and charming, person, commented on my status, asking if that was really me who stopped by, and shared a beer with her inside her beautiful, and scary, home. I told her something, "Funny you should say that... "

So, in summary, Halloween 2011 was, for Greggy & I, and so many others, a disappointment. Still fun, but, nowhere near as fun as it has been. Again, let's pass some kind of legislation making the last Saturday of the month tick-or-treat night. No school in the morning, no worries. And, if I come knocking at your door on Halloween, you should know if it's me or not. If it walks like The Bone Jangler, talks The Bone Jangler, and has the kick-ass threads like The Bone Jangler, then, it's me!

- The Bone Jangler
http://www.TheBoneJangler.com

Hammer Horror Hottie Sings The Blues

2011-10-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

From time to time, I intend to use this blog to take a look at some of my favorite, and/or seemingly unsung, Horror Hotties. This go 'round I'm going to discuss Dana Gillespie.

Dana Gillespie was born March 30th, 1949, in London, England, the daughter of Baron De Winterstein Gillespie. Horror fans most likely know her best from her appearance the 1968 Hammer film "The Lost Continent," and especially 1977's "The People That Time Forgot." While not her first film, "The Lost Continent" was Dana's first big splash in the world of cinema, playing Sarah, a native girl from the Bermuda Triangle area who comes to aid of the somewhat less than innocent passengers of the hurricane-whipped vessel "Corita." While the film is often thought of as a monster movie, and there, indeed, are a few monsters involved, the film is actually more of an intrigue/adventure picture. Dana's most famous movie, 1977's "The People That Time Forgot," found her in the role of Ajar, a native girl from prehistory. Directed by Kevin Connor the film is the sequel to "The Land That Time Forgot."

Yes, Dana appeared in these, and several other films, including a remake of "The Hound Of The Baskervilles," co-starring Dudley Moore. In one scene, Dudley had the good fortune to have his head buried deep within Dana's awe-inspiring ample cleavage. What most fans of these movies don't realize is that, prior to her movie career, as a teenager, Dana was a folk singer, and one time girlfriend of one Bob Dylan. Her 1966 Pop hit "Thank You Boy" was produced by then-Yardbird/future founder of a little combo called Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page. As a result of the relative success of that song, Dana appeared on popular teen music shows of the time, and that is what led to her acting roles. Prior to all of this, Dana was the British Junior Water Skiing champion for four straight years, until she was sidelined by an injury.

In between acting work, Dana made some recordings with David Bowie, appearing on "Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars." Dana and Bowie were both represented (at the time) by the same manager, and David produced some of Dana's tracks such as "Andy Warhol," and "Mother, Don't Be Frightened," which appeared on her 1974 album "Weren't Born A Man." I've included a photo of the cover to her single for "Andy Warhol," and, as I'm sure you'll agree, it seems clear that Dana was all woman. In fact, as she and Bowie became fast friends, and co-workers, Angela Bowie, David's wife at the time, was more than a bit jealous of Dana.

While her acting work seems to have overshadowed her other accomplishments, the truth is that Dana Gillespie is a world-renowned Blues belter as good as any there's ever been. She's released several universally acclaimed recordings, often with her London Blues Band, that belong in any self-professed Blues aficianado's collection. In more recent years, Dana has been involved with yet another musical genre, Indian music, recording sort of pseudonymously as Third Man.

Sure, Horror/Fantasy film buffs remember her as the bosomy bombshell in the barely there outfits. Who wouldn't? But, Dana Gillespie is one remarkable and multi-talented individual, and I think she's awesome.

- The BONE JANGLER

For more information on Dana Gillespie, check out http://www.dana-gillespie.com.

And, as always, The Bone Jangler's official website can be found at http://www.thebonejangler.com.

Where It All Began

2011-09-28T17:28:00.000-07:00

September 29th, 2011 marks the 10th Anniversary of our nighttime TV show "The Bone Jangler." Starting with this post, I intend to take a look back at the last 10 years (and even before that), and lend a little insight into what's gone on these last 10 years. I'll start by discussing how the show began.

"Since long before time itself had been recorded, there has been The BONE JANGLER! Throughout the years, the world's most prolific thoughtsmiths have theorized that the 'Big Bang' that spawned the Earth's creation also heralded the arrival of this ancient enigma."

Close enough.

I came here, to your Earth, from Beyond, so long ago, and have made it my home. In the Spring of 1998, having long been averse to much of your dreaded mortal technology, I reluctantly entered the realm of your "World Wide Web." I remember thinking to myself, "I don't want to sit around, wasting my time, 'surfing' the 'net." So, I thought that I'd amuse myself by enriching my considerable vast knowledge (I am as omniscient as I choose to be at any given time, don't you know?) by using the computer to learn more about my favorite passions. The first thing that entered my mind was Television Horror Hosts.

Having long before made my home on your Earth in the region known as "Chicagoland,"
I'd enjoyed the exploits of Terry "Marvin (The Near-Sighted Madman)" Bennett, Jerry G. "Svengoolie" Bishop (my favorite Horror Host of all-time), and Rich "(Son Of) Svengoolie" Koz. Of course, I was also familiar with Vampira, Zacherley, Ghoulardi, and Elvira Mistress Of The Dark. The Internet opened my shaded eyes to a plethora of other Horror Hosts, past and present, and, I was pleasantly surprised. Now, I knew that there were still a few current Horror Hosts out there, besides our Svengoolie. I'd seen Madd Frank, "Off Beat Cinema," and, of course, "Mystery Science Theater 3000." However, thanks to the wonders of the "personal computer," I was made aware of Horror Hosts like Sammy Terry, The Ghoul (who I vaguely remembered seeing on Chicago's WFLD 32, way back in 1973, as a "replacement" for the original Svengoolie, and not being impressed), The Son Of Ghoul, and many others.

Before long, I began interacting with fellow Horror Host fans on various message boards, striking up friendships, and thought of a way to obtain copies of these current Horror Hosts' shows. Many of us began trading VHS tapes of Horror Host programs, past and present. I'd contact Horror Host fans from all over the country, offering to trade tapes of our local Horror Host (Svengoolie) for tapes of their local Host(s). Rather rapidly, I amassed quite a collection of Horror Host shows from throughout the decades, and immersed myself in my passion for these shows. At the time, I co-owned a comic book shop, and I would play these tapes all day long in my store, exposing my clientele to these personalities, current and otherwise, and edu-taining them in regards to the genre.

One day, whilst watching one of The Son Of Ghoul's shows in the comic shop, I had an epiphany. "What if I hosted my own program like all of these shows that we watch?" Now, to you, it may seem like an obvious concept, much as it should've been to me at the time. I mean, yes, I was, and, obviously, still am, an immortal, omnipotent, tremendously spectacular, not to mention charming, sexy, and handsome, being from Beyond. However, bear in mind that until shortly after this point in time, I'd hidden much of my... uniqueness, from the vast majority of my customers. And, as I stated ealier in this post, I am "only" as omniscient as I choose to be at any given time. (Side note: Enchantress Nocturna and I have a sort of reverse Darrin and Samantha relationship, in the sense that, while Nocturna wishes that I'd use my powers more often, I'm often reluctant to do so.) I'd had no previous desire to be on television, but, after watching all of these Horror Host shows, and seeing what everyone's schtick was, I knew that becoming a Horror Host myself was a natural. Afterall, there'd be no need to for make-up, a set (our home would suffice), or costumes. Nocturna, The Coven, and I, could simply be ourselves, only on TV, hosting Horror/Sci-Fi/Cult movies.

More, much more, to come...

Bela Lugosi Meets Jerry Lewis?!?

2011-09-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

This Saturday night, at 8pm Eastern/7 Central, ONLINE at http://www.monsterchannel.tv/, fan fave Coven Girl HARMony & I will be hosting the very fun movie known as "Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla" (aka "The Boys From Brooklyn"), starring nightclub act Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo, and, surprise, Bela Lugosi!

In the opinion of many critics, Mitchell and Petrillo's act was solely based on impersonating the popular duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and, obviously, there's a great deal of truth to that opinion. Sammy Petrillo was "discovered" by comedian Milton Berle who introduced him to Jerry Lewis. Immediately, Lewis was leery of Petrillo, telling him, "Don't sign any checks, and tell them you're Jerry Lewis!" Soon afterward, Lewis hired Petrillo to portray his infant son in an over-sized baby carriage. Not long afterward, Petrillo met lounge singer Duke Mitchell, and they formed a nightclub act.

In 1952, producer Jack Broder hired the duo to star opposite Bela Lugosi in the jungle comedy "Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla." Years later, Duke Mitchell would say that Broder never intended to actually make the film, expecting Paramount Pictures to pay him not to, as they held Martin and Lewis' contract. Instead, the studio filed a lawsuit against Broder, and he went ahead, and produced the film.

While the film did nothing for star Bela Lugosi, aside from his meager paycheck, Mitchell and Petrillo did manage to eke out a small career for a few years, before breaking up shortly after the highly publicized falling out of Martin and Lewis in 1956.

Steve Calvert played the gorilla in "Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla." Later, Calvert, and his gorilla suit, was re-teamed with Bela Lugosi for the premiere of the 3D Horror film "House Of Wax" starring Vincent Price. Click on the following link to watch the only existing footage of the premiere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wORRPbl10ow&feature=player_embedded

HARMony & I had a great deal of fun, as always, at the taping of our hosting of "Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla" and I'm sure that you'll enjoy watching it!

- The BONE JANGLER

http://www.thebonejangler.com/

www.facebook.com/people/Bone-Jangler/628836964

Vampire Weekend On The Monster Channel - July 15th - 17th!

2011-07-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

This weekend, The Monster Channel; the world's premiere online Horror Host channel, is all about those lusty, bloodthirsty, undead, beings known as Vampires!

The fun begins on Friday July 15th, at 8pm EST/7 Central, when A. Ghastlee Ghoul hosts "Vampire Happening," and "Joe Nosferatu!" Then, appropriately enough, at midnight, stay tuned for Midnite Mausoleum, as those cuties Marlena Midnite and Robyn Graves host "Crypt Of The Living Dead!" Prizes will be given away throughout the night, so be there!

Then, on Saturday night, the weekend really starts to sizzle, at 8pm EST/7 Central, as my beautiful Enchantress Nocturna & I present the overtly sexual "Horrible Sexy Vampire!" Joining us on this ALL-NEW show will be the legendary Count Gore De Vol, and our close friend Undead Johnny! As if that weren't enough, look for a cameo from our sexy sorceress friend Penny Dreadful, and the way cool Garou, and Manfred Von Bulow!

Following us, at 10:30pm EST/9:30 Central, Penny & Garou host "Count Dracula And His Vampire Brides!" Then, stay tuned, because after Penny, it's more of our fellow Chicagoland Horror Host Undead Johnny, as he presents "Fangs Of The Living Dead!" If you like Horror Hosts, and/or Vampire movies, then, make Saturday night a Monster Channel night!

On Sunday afternoon, at 4pm EST/3pm Central, the late, great Dr. Creep will be hosting Vincent Price in "The Last Man On Earth!"

Only The Monster Channel can bring you a weekend full of Top Notch, A-List Horror Hosts, and solid programming, like this, so, tell your friends, and "share" this on your Facebook page!

The Monster Channel is located at www.MonsterChannel.tv!

Be there, or stay square!

- The BONE JANGLER

www.thebonejangler.com

An Open Wound

2011-05-22T11:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Grandma wanted to take Young Master Gregory to the cemetery, so that he could place flowers at his mother's grave. His mother died when he was only 1 year old, and her 40th birthday would've been last Friday. Well, Greggy's never been too fond of visiting her grave, as doing so sort of pours salt into an open wound he's had for nearly 10 years. I offered to go with, and he agreed to go.

One thing that really annoys me is that none of the people in his mother's family, a very, very prominent family in the Fox Valley region (their name is on half of the buildings in the area), has ever inquired about Greggy, his well being, nothing, since his mother's death.

It was sad to see Greggy at his mother's grave, but, he was really good about it. He silently spoke to her, as he stared at her grave. He's such a good boy, but, when it was time to leave, he was relieved, and, I don't blame him.

I love you, Greggy!

- The Bone Jangler

Throw away your TVs? I don't think so.

2011-05-10T16:10:00.000-07:00

Today, some members of The Horror Host Underground were discussing how important Public Access Television is. I made a point to say that, if a fellow Horror Host's show is seen online-only, that they really need to see the bigger picture. Television, commercial broadcast, or Public Access, draws a far greater number of viewers than the Internet.

Currently, there are 2 online sites that air Horror Hosts on their respective "channels." If you add their highest total viewers together you fall far, far short of the average number of viewers you can count on to watch you on a Public Access station in even a moderate-sized community.

What does this have to do with N.W.A.?

Last night, I stopped by the local liquor store to pick up various items. As I pulled up, in front of the store, there were 3 police cars, and 4 cops, surrounding 4, or 5, dudes that pretty much looked like N.W.A. I got out of my car, and made my way just behind the gathering, saying, "Hey," to the cop who appeared to be the senior officer on the scene. He asked me how I was doing. "Doing well, thank you," I replied. The guys they had surrounded were sitting on the sidewalk, sipping 40s out of brown paper bags. As soon I got near the door, all of them were, like, "Yo, do you know who you're talkin' to? That's The Bone Jangler!" The cop I'd said hello to, looked at me, and smiled. I shrugged, and said, "I'm on TV." It took me a few minutes to get inside the store, because these guys all knew who I was, were somewhat surprised to see me in person, apparently, and, most likely, didn't mind the momentary distraction my arrival was providing. "Dude, that's The Bone Jangler! You don't know who The Bone Jangler is? Don't you watch TV?"

As I made my way inside, one of my homies asked, "Bone Daddy, you got 50 cent I could borrow?" I told him, "Gimme a minute." Inside, the guy who owns the place apologized to me. I told him that it was no big deal, that no one was bothering me. On my way out, the guys were all saying things, like, "Man, they don't believe it's really you!" I looked at them, and then at the police, and smiled, and said, "Well, I guess I'll have to show them some pix on my phone. Then, we'll see if they believe it." Everybody had a good laugh, when I whipped out my cell, and started showing everyone involved pic, after pic, of me and Nocturna ("Dude, she fine, Bro!"), HARMony, etc.

I wonder how many people were out there on that curb last night who watch us online?

- The BONE JANGLER

http://www.thebonejangler.com/

http://www.themonsterchannel.com/

http://www.alternativerealities.tv/

http://www.fvtv.info/

2011-05-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

Tonight, Nocturna & I make history, as we become the first Horror Hosts to have our shows appear back-to-back on both ARTV (http://www.alternativerealities.tv/), and, The MONSTER CHANNEL (http://www.100ymm.com/)! The party starts at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central, on ARTV. Nocturna & I will be hosting "Santo Y Blue Demon Contra Los Monstruos." After the ARTV show, we make our long-awaited debut appearance on The MONSTER CHANNEL, at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central.

Coven Sex Bomb Penny Layne joins us, as we host Commisioner Gordon, lovely Linda Christian, Alan Alda's father, and, from "The Brainiac," Ariadna Welter!

Please, if you're able, join us online, and, tell your friends!

- The BONE JANGLER

http://www.thebonejangler.com/

Of Saviors, Bunnies, and Horror Hosts

2011-04-23T12:29:00.000-07:00

Easter symbolizes the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven.

On Easter, Jesus rose from the grave in what is known as The Resurrection.

Jesus died for the sins of mankind on Good Friday. He was crucified, nailed to a cross until he died. His body was entombed. When his tomb was approached on Easter Sunday, the boulder sealing his tomb had been rolled away, and the tomb was empty.

Jesus Christ died for the sins of all mankind. Christ suffered, and died, so that you might live life to the fullest, with the assurance of salvation.

While the Easter Bunny is a cute, and loveable, dude, a tradition that all children embrace, until they become too smart for their own good, Jesus Christ and His Resurrection is the true meaning of Easter. I'm not even from here (I'm from Beyond), and *all* of this is quite clear to me.

Now, I'm off to bite the ears off of some (preferably dark) chocolate bunnies, and, perhaps, enjoy some outdoor grilling with Nocturna, Young Master Gregory, and The Coven.

Happy Easter, everyone, believers, and non, alike!

- The BONE JANGLER
http://www.thebonejangler.com

What I'm Thankful For, and More!

2010-11-27T14:33:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving Day has passed. I'm hoping that all of you, even you vegans out there, enjoyed the day for what it truly is: a day of being thankful for the good things in life, big and small. Of course, I too have much to be thankful for. I'm thankful that my boy Greggy beat the odds 5 years ago, and is a happy, healthy 10 year old (soon to be 11). And, of course, I'm thankful to have the love of a beautiful, sexy, talented, intelligent woman - Enchantress Nocturna.

The BIG news? Nocturna & I are engaged to be married, following a lengthy courtship!!!

Yes, it's true. We've made it official. Many thanks to the many of you who've wished us well. I'll be responding to you all individually soon. Thank you!

And, in other big news, after a 3 month hiatus, Nocturna, Young Master Gregory, The Coven, & I are about to begin taping shows for our impending New Era! We'll be taping on Monday! Much to be thankful for here, too, as I'll explain very soon!

Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

- BONE DADDY

Miracle Milestone Part 2: Greggy's Story

2010-11-16T11:30:00.001-08:00

Our story, so far... My nephew; Greggy, or Young Master Gregory, as he's often referred to these days, came home from school one day with a bump on his head. He hadn't hit his head on anything, no one had hit him. In fact, he had no idea it was there, let alone where it came from. That bump was the first of 2 miracles, because it caused doctors to look inside, and find something that would've otherwise gone undetected, and burrow into his brain, most likely leading to his death some 13 years later.

Our nighttime show; "The Bone Jangler," first hit the television airwaves in September of 2001. In September of 2005, I created a 2nd show, a show that would air in the daytime, and be aimed at an all-ages audience, a show that Greggy could participate in, and call his own (even if I do all of the editing, etc.). On the first episode of "The Bone Jangler's Daytime Dungeon," I hosted the thing all by myself. Before we shot the 2nd episode, something called a "benign dermatoid," a sort of cyst/tumor combo, was found lurking inside of the area between Greggy's skull, and his brain. An operation would have to be performed, a very risky operation with a mere 1% success rate. The other 99% of people who have the operation die, or (worse, in my opinion) become a "vegetable." Thankfully, 1 of only 3 surgeons in the world capable of performing the procedure operated out of the Chicagoland area. The surgery was scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th. If we were to make certain that Greggy were ever to appear on TV, on his show, no less, we had to hurry.

On Tuesday, November 8th, we made our way to Fabyan Park, a huge sprawling piece of land, spanning both sides (and the middle) of the Fox River, that was once the home, and property of an eccentric man by the name of Colonel Fabyan, a guy who reminded me of Teddy Roosevelt, only with a lot more money. There, we taped a good hour's worth of footage of Greggy & I chewing up the scenery, and frolicing in the Autumn leaves. It was a fun shoot, and, whatever awkwardness there was with this being 5 year old Greggy's first time in front of the TV camera, it was more than matched by the cuteness of the whole thing. Greggy was, and still is, a good looking boy, and he was so small then. Gone was the growling, swaggering Bone Jangler, and in his place was a doting uncle/father figure, proud of his boy, and eager (in more ways than one, due to the impending surgery) to get him on TV, for all of the world to see. Later, after the show had aired locally, and then made it's way across the country, I'd receive e-mails from viewers saying things like, "I never thought a Bone Jangler show would make me cry, but I did." These comments were made in reference to the end credits scene in the show, where Greggy & I are playing Hide and Seek, etc., in the leaves. I write them back, and tell them, that, if those scenes made them cry, then, they'd best break out their Kleenex again, because the story behind the camera was much more moving.

With Greggy's surgery scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, November 16th, I was in a bad spot. Back then, I owned a comic book shop/used bookstore, and, Wednesday was (and still is) new release day. There was no one else who could operate the store that day, much less handle all of the pulling of ordered product for subscription customers. I would be unable to be in both places at once, and, if I were to close up shop that day, it would've severely hurt the business. Greggy's father, and grandmother, would be there for the surgery. I forgot to mention earlier that Greggy's mother died when he was only 1 year old, and, thus, couldn't be there, at least not in a physical sense.

That day, 5 years ago today, was a very hard day for me. I got up extra early that morning, and raced to see Greggy, as he prepared to leave for the hospital. It was a very difficult time, and, I must admit, my eyes are tearing up a bit as I write these words. I looked at my boy a good long time, long enough to get a good look at him at every opportunity, but never so long in one stretch to alert him to the fact that he was headed off for something much, much more serious than he was led to believe. As I looked at him, I wondered to myself, "Is this the last time that I'll see you alive? Is this the end?" I may be omniscient as I choose to be at any given moment, but, sometimes, some things are beyond even me. The thought that he might die on the operating table, or become a lifeless "vegetable," was hard to fathom, yet, quite possible.

I made my way to my shop, and tried my best to go about performing the necessary duties associated with new release day. Lots of my customers took an early lunch that day, and spent it at my shop, so as to be there for me, and for Greggy. Online, at a little place called MySpace, thousands of friends rallied around, and, were "there" with me, with us. Hundreds of strangers were also there, having been forwarded the information via friend bulletins. Lisa Marie Presley, someone I've yet to meet, learned of Greggy's situation, and had devoted the front page of her website to Greggy, asking her fans, and friends, to pray for my little boy. I may not have been at my boy's side, but, I was not alone.

The surgery was scheduled for about 10:00am. At about 9:30am, I received a call. I knew it had something to do with Greggy's operation, as we didn't open until 11:00am, and no one ever called the shop until around that time. I nervously answered the phone. The surgery was over. They'd started it much earlier. The doctor, and his staff, were not anxious to have to cut a 5 year old, motherless, boy open like that, and perform a surgery that had only a 1% success rate. So, they'd decided to get on with the delicate work at hand. I was afraid to ask how it went, the earliness of the call having thrown me off. The doctor had previously thought that the dermatoid was the size of a pebble. When he got in there, he discovered that it was actually the size of 2 golf balls! Regardless of that unexpected surprise, the surgery went off without a hitch, and went very quickly. The doctor couldn't believe the result, and referred to the outcome as a "miracle." And, of course, it was a miracle. As the doctor had gone in to perform the surgery, he'd stated that it weren't his hands that were going to be performing the surgery, but, rather, God's.

Greggy came home from the hospital much earlier than was expected, coming home just 2 days later. Friends, fans, and complete strangers, alike, were so kind to my little boy, and sent cards, letters, and presents (mostly of the Monster Kid variety), to Greggy. He was blown away by the incredible kindness shown toward him, and couldn't fathom that people from all over the country knew who he was, and wanted to send him these things. It went a long way towards helping him with the healing process. While he didn't quite know it at the time, and is only just now beginning to catch on, 5 years later, he'd had a huge chunk of his skull permanently removed, and replaced with a soft, organic paste/mesh. The idea being that, with him being as young as he was, his skull would grow, and fuse together with the mesh, and eventually solidify.

When he returned to school a few months later, he was required to wear a helmet for certain activities, like gym class, which he wasn't supposed to participate in at all. As it turns out, many of his schoolmates made fun of him, having to wear that helmet, one of 2 scares associated with his surgery that he bears to this very day. However, he is alive, and well, thanks to our friends, fans, peers, celebrities, complete strangers, and, of course, God.

I have more to say about this subject, but, find myself unable to at this moment. Thank you to everyone who was there for my boy, those 5 years ago today! And, if you're one of those who believe that miracles aren't possible, think again.

Miracle Milestone Part 1

2010-11-15T18:27:00.000-08:00

It was 5 years ago, Novemeber 16th, 2005, to be exact, that a miracle took place.

For those of you who aren't quite familiar with The Bone Jangler Family, I have a nephew/son. His name is Gregory, Greggy for short. While he isn't my biological son, he's my son in every other conceivable way, just as I am much more of a father figure to him. Back in October of 2005, Greggy came home from school one day, with a large bump, on his forehead. It wasn't there when he left for school that morning. When asked, "Did you fall down, and hit your head, today, at school?" He had no answer. "Did you run into something?" Nothing. "Did someone hit you?" Nothing. "Where did you get that bump on your head?" Greggy asked, "WHAT BUMP?" When his hand was placed on the bump, a confused look appeared on his face. He had no idea where it came from.

At the end of the month, shortly before Halloween, the bump was still there, the exact same size. He was taken to see a doctor. The doctor ran tests, and did some x-rays. In conclusion, he had no idea where the bump had come from, but was glad it was there, because it caused him to look inside. What he found inside was something called a "benign dermatoid;" a sort of cyst/tumor that only 1% of people develop. Actually, they're born with it, but no no one knows it's there until about the time they turn 18. At that point, they begin having severe headaches that become more frequent, and increasingly more severe, until they're constant, and their vision begins to get foggy. At that point, they fearfully go to the doctor, thinking that, perhaps, they have a brain tumor. As rare as these benign dermatoids are, the doctors recognize them right away, and, usually, simply send these people home, as it's too late to do anything about it. What happens is these things burrow into your brain over the years, and, by the time the symptoms arrive, there's not much that can be done. That bump was the first miracle.

Surgery would have to be performed, and the dermatoid removed. Everything about this thing was 1%. Only 1% of people survive the surgery, without dying, or becoming a "vegetable." Thankfully, one of only 3 doctors able to perform this risky surgery operated in the Chicagoland area, and would be Greggy's surgeon.

Greggy's surgery was scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 2005, and it was a scary time. Just a few months earlier, I'd created our 2nd TV program: "The Bone Jangler's Daytime Dungeon," a show I'd come up with for Greggy. Just 8 days before his life-or-death surgery, we taped what would become Greggy's TV debut, which would appear on episode #2 of "Daytime Dungeon." We had a great shoot, taping in a huge park, frolicing in the Autumn leaves. Talk about fun! However, this could've easily wound up also being Greggy's TV farewell.

More to come, tomorrow...

An Anniversary/End Of An Era

2010-09-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

Today is a day of bittersweet (mostly *sweet*) celebration, as today marks both the 9th Anniversary of our nighttime Horror Hosted movie program; "The BONE JANGLER," and the local airing of our final show.

9 years ago tonight, our first program aired. Anticipation filled the air, and while much of the local community had no idea what was about to be unleashed upon them, many others did, indeed, know about our debut, had known of it for some time, and were looking forward to it, as anxiously as I. Locally, we air on cable access station ACTV (we've long since added NCTV, but, at first it was just ACTV), and, unlike a major cash cow, commercial broadcast station, there are no technical engineers on hand 'round the clock, and mistakes (and unwarranted nonsense) happen. At 10:30pm that night, as the show was set to invade the airwaves, the screen switched from the usual boring community calendar, leaf pick-up, etc., content to... a very annoying, and frustrating, pitch black screen. I thought, "give it a few minutes, everything's fine." However, all was not fine, and the screen remained black. Within minutes, the phone began ringing, and ringing, as people called, and called, wondering, "What's going on?" I took the phone off the hook. At 11:30pm, the show came on, already in progress. Not exactly the type of entrance to the realm of television that I'd hoped for. The following week, the show came on when it was supposed to, and, then, was cut off at the halfway mark. By the 3rd week, the debut show finally aired in it's entirety.

Aside from the technical snafus, things went well for us, right from the start, from before the start, actually, as we'd made our debut public appearance on the weekend following 9-11, at the totally awesome Cinema Wasteland convention, or show, as we like to call it. There was a lot of weird energy, filled with nervous anxiety, as one might imagine, following such an unexpected tragedy. However, everyone at the show had a great time, particularly Nocturna & I, as we were accepted immediately by our peers in attendance; Son Of Ghoul, A. Ghastlee Ghoul, Dr. Creep, and their attendant sidekicks, and crew members. The CW attendees, and staff, were also extremely supportive, and things were off to a jubilant start, even before our shows had aired anywhere, and NE Ohio quickly became not only a hotbed of Bone Jangler and Nocturna fans, but, our adopted homeland as well. Within a month, or so, we began to add stations from all over the country, and our status was well assured.

Four years later, we added a 2nd show; "The BONE JANGLER's Daytime Dungeon," an afternoon children's show, featuring old cartoons, music videos, and other nostalgic entries from the long gone days of quality local television. My nephew/son Young Master Gregory was, and still is, my co-host, and, in theory, this show was created partially to belong to him. Just ask him whose show it is, and he'll be quick to say, "It's MY show!"

When we embarked on this journey 9 years ago, we did so for 2 reasons; 1) because we enjoyed these shows back in the day, and 2) to resurrect/*keep alive* what very much seemed to be a "lost" genre. There were very few other shows of this nature back then. 9 years later, it's abundantly clear that we (those us in what would become known as The Horror Host Underground) achieved our goal, and then some, as there are now something like 100 currently active Horror Hosts out there, with the advent of the relatively inexpensive/high quality camcorder, YouTube, etc. Nocturna & I are proud to have been a part of this resurrection/resurgence, and are also proud of our (The HHU's) "offspring," so to say.

So, while this is a day of immense joy, it is also somewhat a day of sadness. Our final "Daytime Daytime" show has been airing locally all month, and our final nighttime show airs tonight at 11:30pm. I know that many people are upset about this, as evidenced by the many people that I've come across in my many travels about the city today. What I told them, and what I'm saying here right now is that there is no reason to worry. Our Beautiful Nocturna, Young Master Gregory, The Ladies Of The Coven, & I cannot be shut down, other than by our own selves. Winners never quit, and quitters never win. The shows will continue to air locally, and around the country, and there can be no doubt that we will return with new shows. In the meantime, Thank You to everyone who has supported us, respected us, and loved us, for all of these years. We truly, and sincerely appreciate it!

- BONE DADDY

http://www.thebonejangler.com

The BONE JANGLER '06: "Black Sabbath"

2010-06-05T17:57:00.000-07:00

Watching Nocturna, Coven Girl Mysteria, & I hosting "Black Sabbath" last night, I was pleasantly reminded of what a great show (overall) that was. Dating back to 2006, the show was taped at a time when Nocturna & I were in full swing, and most assuredly at the top of our game. Since then, we've refined , and redefined, our hosting abilities, and everyone who's familiar with our work just takes our professional hosting skills for granted, but, back then, we were just continually knocking 'em out of the park, further, and further, seemingly, with each new show. Blowing people (including ourselves much of the time) away would be a great way to look at it.

I'd picked Mario Bava's "Black Sabbath" for Coven Girl Mysteria's TV debut, as we all loved the film, had never hosted it previously, and the "Drop Of Water" portion of the film scared the **** out of Mysteria when she first saw it as a young girl.

Nocturna's favorite was "The Wurdylak," featuring the narrator of "Black Sabbath," Boris Karloff. Nocturna really enjoys the part where the little boy comes back from the grave, standing outside the door of the house, saying, "Mommy, let me in. I'm cold." It's a creepy scene, one that Young Master Gregory finds to be more than just a little sad. The boy's predicament seems to really resonate with Greggy.

While I love the film as much as anyone, my favorite part of "Black Sabbath" features Michele Mercier in a sexy negligee in "The Telephone." The scrumptious, and still attractive, Mercier plays the part of a Parisian prostitute who, frightened by unnerving phone calls frm her recently released from jail ex-pimp, calls upon a lesbian ex-lover for help. The lesbian subtext was largely erased from the English language version of the film that we hosted, but, savvy viewers certainly
pick up on the angle nonetheless.

Anyway, Mario Bava was really hitting his stride with this film, and, unlike so many other fine, and otherwise, public domain Horror films shown on Horror Host programs, his "Black Sabbath" holds viewers' attention non-stop, from start to finish.

As for our hosting segments, particularly the opening bit, I was really on fire, in what longtime viewers often refer to as "angry BONE JANGLER" mode, which is not to say that I was angry whatsoever, as I was anything but. Longtime viewers just really seem to appreciate it the more growling my voice sounds, especially if I'm up close in the camera, in your face. Additionally, the interplay between Nocturna, Mysteria, & I was obviously quite familiar, lovingly playful, and sexually at ease, just the way the viewers, not to mention us, prefer things.

For a TV debut, I thought that Mysteria did a *great* job, and I rate it as her best work on the show. I remember, at the time the show first aired, back in the summer of '06, that, for whatever reason, some viewers seemed to take offense at her wearing sunglasses, but everyone seemed to be enamored of her bountiful bottom, and thighs.

Of course, Nocturna was as beautiful, sexy, and glamorous, as she always is, wearing a really cool corset, having yet again modified one of the many in her ever growing collection, honing her skills, and paving the way for the design of her best-selling Snake Goddess corset.

Added bonuses sprinkled throughout the 2 1/2 hour show included guest appearances by our good friend, busty Indiana Horror Hostess Demonica, and Micky Dolenz of "The Monkees," with his bit being shot in our ACTV studio. Also included in this show is our notorious Spike TV bit, shot for their "Ghouls Gone Wild" Halloween 2005 weekend programming. Additionally, this show featured the infamous segment of "The Enforcer," where the sandwich-eating/cigarette-smoking private eye comically beats the crap out of a female informant, alternately telling her to "Talk!," and "Shut Up!," between beatings. Add to all of this a generous helping of nostalgic commercials, and Horror movie trailers (including a few anthology-types, just like "Black Sabbath"), as well as our strangely hypnotic Jesus/Nazis/Astronauts mid-series intro, and you have a show that is pretty impossible to beat. I'm pleased that so many of you longtime viewers enjoyed this show, and, clearly, and rightfully so, rank it so highly amongst our collective works.

- The BONE JANGLER
http://www.thebonejangler.com/

The Little King - Larger Than Life: Ronnie James Dio

2010-05-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

Sad news for Heavy Metal fans the world over. Ronnie James Dio died at 7:45am, Sunday morning, May 16th.

Ronnie James Dio was born Ronald James Padavona on July 10th, 1942, in Portsmouth, NH. He began his career in Rock -N- Roll in 1957, as a bass player in a band called the Vegas Kings. Before long, he made the transition to lead vocalist, and changed the name of the band to Ronnie And The Rumblers. The band changed their name once again to Ronnie And The Red Caps, and cut a single in 1958 on Reb Records. In 1961, Padavona adopted the last name Dio, taking the name from infamous Mafia member Johnny Dio. In 1967, Dio formed a band named The Electric Elves, shortening the name in 1969 to Elf.

As a member of Elf, Ronnie James Dio opened for the legendary Deep Purple, where he made a lasting impression on guitar hero Ritchie Blackmore. When Blackmore left Deep Purple, feeling that the band had become too commercial, and formed (Blackmore's) Rainbow, he recruited Dio as lead singer, and history was made. "Man On The Silver Mountain," off of their debut album, became an instant hit, and Dio stayed with Rainbow until 1979. Dio's reason for leaving Rainbow? Ironically enough, leader Ritchie Blackmore wanted to take the band in a more commercial direction.

Around the same time Dio became dissatisfied with Rainbow, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler, fired Ozzy Osbourne for his out of control drinking. Ronnie James Dio stepped in as vocalist, and recorded 2 of Sabbath's finest albums, "Heaven And Hell," and "The Mob Rules." It was during his original 1979 - 1982 tenure as Black Sabbath vocalist that Dio adopted the ages old "Devil Horns" gesture, used in olden days as a method to ward off the "evil eye,"as a greeting to his audiences, and created a symbol that instantly became synonymous with Heavy Metal music.

As the replacement for Ozzy, Dio came under scrutiny by longtime Sabbath fans, fans who argue to this day as to whom was the better lead singer for the band. People need to realize that there is a difference between being a singer, and being a vocalist. I'm far from alone in the opinion that Ronnie James Dio was the best *singer* that Black Sabbath ever had. Ozzy may have the majority of classic Sabbath songs to his credit, but, Dio sang many of them better, especially their theme song, which became a much more evil sounding tune when sung with Dio's incredible pipes.

After a falling out with Sabbath's Butler and Iommi, Dio went on to form his own group, naming it after himself. Throughout the years, Dio would come to alternate between working with his own group, and Black Sabbath, the latest incarnation of which was called Heaven And Hell.

Yesterday, Ronnie James Dio succumbed to stomach cancer, and it was the loss of every Heavy Metal fan, and Heaven's gain. When I think of the classic singers of Heavy Metal, I think of Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Ronnie James Dio. Ronnie James Dio will be sorely missed, and never, ever, forgotten.

A Mother's Love

2010-05-08T12:39:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is Mother's Day, a day set aside to pay tribute to the women who have freely given so much of themselves to those they love.

While I am truly not from here, I've been here longer than anyone, and know just how special a mother is, and how important a mother is to the development of not only her children, but to the rest of her family as well.

Women are beautiful creatures, to be certain. However, there's something different about mothers, when the whole nurturing angle kicks in. You can always tell the difference between women who've had children, and those who have not, at least I can.

Of course, there are women whom, for whatever reason, are unable to bear children. Many of these women, filled with love, and a desire to raise a child of their own, adopt children, or, at the very least, take an active role in the care of other's children, perhaps nieces and/or nephews, and are every bit as special in their own ways. You certainly don't have to bear children to be a mother. Basically, a mother is someone who infuses a child, or children, with maternal love, and tenderness.

My Earth nephew Greggy, and co-host of "The BONE JANGLER's Daytime Dungeon," otherwise known as Young Master Gregory, will never know his mother, as she died when he was only 1 year old. This fact saddens me, and has, and continues to, move me to tears. A boy needs his mother, especially Greggy, who would only a few years later face a very uncertain future due to a frightening, and rare, medical condition. Many times, I've found Greggy staring out an upstairs window at nothing in particular, and asked him, "What are you doing, buddy?" His answer? "Thinking." "Thinking about what (as if I didn't know), buddy?" "Thinking about bad things." Most often, he was thinking of how he missed his mother. I could go on, and on, and on, about this particular subject, but, I don't want to lose focus here.

Not everyone is lucky enough to have their mother, or even someone who fulfills that role, in their life. For those of you whom haven't spoken to your mother for some time, I ask that you reach out to her, and re-open that line of communication. Tell her that you love her. Even if there's been some incident, or series of incidents, that have caused the estrangement, I urge you to let go of all of that. The past is but a series of memories, some happy, some sad. Life isn't always fair, but, if you're one of the fortunate ones who has, even briefly, known a mother's love, then, you know that this is a special gift, and one to be treasured. Don't let old wounds, physical or emotional, hurt you, and others, in the now, for the present is all that you really have.

Mothers everywhere, I salute you. Know that you are loved. I know that you are. I know this because I love you.

"Nightmare On Elm Street"

2010-05-03T17:35:00.001-07:00

On Saturday afternoon, I took Young Master Gregory to see the movie he's been waiting for since he first saw the trailer for it months ago - "A Nightmare On Elm Street."

Greggy's always been a Freddy fan, much moreso than I have been. I'm all about the Michael Myers. In my book, the original "Halloween," and "Halloween II," are perfect, and, while I did enjoy both of the Rob Zombie remakes, like many, I am firmly of the opinion that there was no need for either of them. The same can be said of the Wes Craven's "Nightmare On Elm Street." However, Hollywood, seemingly bankrupt of ideas, has chosen to remake the 1984 classic, and, whether anyone agrees with this, or not, they own the rights to the franchise, not the fans.

I want to the theater on Saturday with an open mind, despite reading many a 1, and 2, star review of the picture. Greggy, well, he just wanted to see Freddy tear it up. As we entered the box office area, it was obvious that most of the people in line ahead of us were there to see the same movie as we were. It was also obvious that some of these people knew who we were, despite our best attempts at blending in with the mortals. As we approached the ticket counter, we were greeted by yet another Bone Jangler fan, and were promptly granted free admission. No matter how bad this remake might be, the price was certainly right. Next up was the ticket taker, still another Bone Jangler fan. After exchanging pleasantries, Greggy & I made our way to the concession stand. One free bucket of hot buttered popcorn, and 2 Cokes, later, we headed towards our seats, and settled in for a seemingly endless barrage of television commercials. At least the one for ABC's "Castle" (a show I do enjoy, their Halloween episode was waaay cool) featured the stunning Stana Katic. Anyway...

Finally, the movie began, and, all eyes were glued to the screen, let me tell you. No one got up to go to the bathroom. No one left to get a refill. No one texted their friends. The movie held the audience's attention, through, and through. While this remake doesn't have the luxury of a Johnny Depp starring role, it does have an attractive young cast of taleneted young actors, and actresses. The ever impressive Kyle Gallner (he played "Colin" in the much maligned guilty pleasure, and Megan Fox vehicle "Jennifer's Body") is particularly effective as Quentin O'Grady. Rooney Mara does an outstanding job as "Nancy Holbrook," originally portrayed by Heather Langenkamp, and gorgeous Katie Cassidy cranks the T & A volume to 11, as "Kris." Cooler still is the casting of Clancy Brown, "Brother Justin Crowe" of the beloved, and dearly missed, "Carnivale."

Of course, the controversy here is that Robert Englund is no longer "Freddy Krueger." Yes, Robert Englund owned the character, having instantly made it his own. However, the character became overtly campy, nearly, if not completely, to the point of self parody. Besides, in Englund's estimatation, he doubts that he could pull off the character at this point, and has happily handed the baton to Jackie Earle Haley, a capable actor, to say the very least, and one adept at playing just this sort of character, as evidenced by his role as "Ronnie J. McGorvey" in "Little Children."

In this movie, Freddy's origin, of sorts, or, at least the story of how he came to be burnt to a crisp is much more thoroughly explored than in the original movie. It has been written that this is "the most unnecessary back story ever seen in any movie." I heartily disagree, and these scenes are amongst the ones I enjoyed the most, watching Fred Krueger, friend to all children, before the kids began to tell their parents about his "secret cave." These scenes do a lot to flesh out the character's origin, without being so graphic as to be inappropriate for Young Master Gregory's eyes. Yes, in this day of gore, and spectacle, there is still plenty left to your imagination in this picture, believe it, or not.

The film is full of scares, some recreated from the original, and the finale is top notch, and memorable. Don't listen to the critics. Most of them don't care for this sort of film in the first place. "A Nightmare On Elm Street" is must see viewing for true Horror fans everywhere, at least the ones under the age of, say, 50 years old.

- The BONE JANGLER

http://www.thebonejangler.com/

People Were Wondering...

2010-04-26T18:32:00.001-07:00

When I appeared at the recent history-making HorrorHound Weekend

convention in Indianapolis, people were wondering, "Where's Nocturna?"

While this wasn't the first time I'd appeared at a convention without the

Queen, it was strange for her not to be at an event of such magnitude.

Well, the reason why Nocturna wasn't at HHW is because she was

honoring a previous commiment to her corsitierre, Brooke Au Buchon.

Nocturna has designed a corset of her own, the Snake Goddess cincher,

and it was displayed quite prominently at the Jim Thorpe Burlesque

Festival, which took place in Jim Thorpe, PA on the same weekend

as HHW.

Nocturna's corset has been a huge hit for Brooke's Dragontown

Corsets operation, and is another example of Nocturna's many

talents.

- The BONE JANGLER

http://www.thebonejangler.com/

This Is Going To Be Good!

2010-04-24T12:29:00.000-07:00

I'm really excited about an interview that I'm conducting. The
subject is someone that every true Horror Host fan should
know. It should be done soon, and online shortly thereafter.
I'll keep you updated as to the when, and where, of it all!

Now, I've gotta get back to hanging out with Young Master
Gregory. We're out cruisin' in the strectch hearse, listening
to old school Metallica ("And Justice For All," and Van Halen
("Women And Children First"). I love Saturdays!

- The BONE JANGLER

Life's Simple Pleasures

2010-04-20T17:40:00.000-07:00

As my friend David Naughton once said, "I'm a Pepper," a fan of Dr. Pepper. When served from a fountain, in a cup, with crushed ice, I refer to it as my "elixir." Now, after scouring the town in search of just the right mix between syrup, and carbonated water, I've deciphered which places have the best tasting Dr. Pepper, and only buy it from those places. Nocturna, of course, cannot figure why I needed to do all of this scouring, and, obviously, with me being as omniscient as I am, I didn't need to. I just thought it'd be fun. What's more fun is the fact that I usually don't pay for my magical elixir, as, most everywhere I go around this neck of the woods, more people than not seem to know who I am, and are fans of both "The BONE JANGLER," and "Daytime Dungeon," programs, and refuse payment.

Tonight, not only did I receive my Dr. Pepper free of charge, but, there were 3 gorgeous ladies (2 moms, and a teenaged daughter) who, after getting over their intial surprise at seeing BONE DADDY inside a gas station (gasp!), basically lined up, and took turns hugging me repeatedly, and telling me how much they love me, how beautiful Nocturna is, and how adorable Young Master Gregory is.

People who are only vaguely familiar with what I do (television) often wonder why I continue to do this, after all these many years, for little to no money. If they saw what goes on, like what happened this evening, for instance, they wouldn't ask me such a silly question.

- The BONE JANGLER

2010-04-19T17:45:00.000-07:00

I've been putting a lot of time in at the TV studio, as always, and it looks like I'll be releasing 2 new shows this weekend, "The BONE JANGLER," featuring Nocturna & I, along with Coven Girl Penny Layne, and a new episode of "The BONE JANGLER's Daytime Dungeon," featuring Young Master Gregory hosting the show all by himself.

For those of you who are only vaguely familiar with me, and/or my television shows, "The BONE JANGLER" is my nighttime horror movie program. "The Daytime Dungeon" is a show for children of all ages, and features vintage cartoons, music videos, and Horror/Sci-Fi movie trailers. The shows air first on our primary hometown station, and eventually air on as many as 40 stations (even more at Christmas) in 21 states.

In other news, Nocturna & I appear in the new documentary about lour good friend, and legendary Horror Host, Count Gore De Vol. The documentary is titled "Every Other Day Is Halloween," and you can purchase on Amazon.com if you so choose. I heartily recommend that you do!

- The BONE JANGLER
www.facebook.com/pages/The-BONE-JANGLER/246558216465

Here we go...

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So, at the request of several friends, fans, and colleagues, I've decided to
launch my very own blog for your pleasure. You can thank me later.
;^D

I intend to post here often, if not daily. With my always hectic schedule of producing, editing, distributing, promoting, and starring in 2 television programs ("The BONE JANGLER," and "The BONE JANGLER's Daytime Dungeon"), I don't have as much free time as most others do.

So, whether you're a fan of Nocturna, Young Master Gregory, The Coven, & I, or you're just a casual fan of Horror Hosts, and/or Horror movies, or even somewhere in between, this blog should be a treat for you!

Have a great Saturday everyone, and come back to visit often!

Thank you,
- The BONE JANGLER
http://www.thebonejangler.com