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Basil Gogos: The King of the Monsters
Season 1, Episode 1
Famous Monsters: It's Alive!
Hosted by Bill Diamond, the premiere episode of Basil Gogos: The King of the Monsters dives into the creation of Basil’s very first cover for Famous Monsters of Filmland, Issue #9. Featuring interviews with Basil Gogos himself, publisher James Warren, Victoria Price (daughter of Vincent Price), artist Gary Pullin, and the legendary Forrest J Ackerman, this episode uncovers how one painting brought classic movie monsters to life — and forever changed the face of horror art.
Basil Gogos: The King of the Monsters
Season 1, Episode 2
Famous Monsters: The Monster Craze
Discover how one magazine sparked a worldwide phenomenon, the lasting legacy of Famous Monsters of Filmland, and the creative vision of James Warren, Forrest J Ackerman, and Basil Gogos, whose groundbreaking work inspired generations of monster fans, artists, filmmakers, and collectors. Featuring interviews with Dan Roebuck, Cortlandt Hull, James Bama, Ed Repka, and many more lifelong "monster kids," this episode celebrates the magazine that turned monster fandom into a community and continues to unite fans around the world.
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