Sir Graves Ghastly RIP
My childhood days were spent growing up in Toledo, Ohio (0-14). I watched a lot of TV and was really into monster and war movies. Enter my affinity for TV movie hosts. I watched Sir Graves monster movies, Bill Kennedy's war movies, and monster movies late at night with The Ghoul. Most of them seemed to be from Detroit, channel 50 (no idea why Detroit seemed to have so many hosted shows). I'm sure there were others, but I can't recall them right now. Watching TV certainly isn't the most productive use of a child's time, but its better than many things they can do. Granted, I limit the time my kids spend on it (kinda hypocritical of me).
Anyway, I have fond memories of these TV hosts. I remember sending crayon drawings to them. Occasionally, the Ghoul or Sir Graves would show drawings sent in and I'd look furtively for mine. I remember laying on the floor in front of the TV in my house on Wildwood and enjoying a show. I remember going to my friend Greg Porters house and watching the shows in his basement (he had hundreds of monster movie magazines). I remember spending weekends at my grandparents and watching shows, with Grandma occasionally letting me drink a soda (what a treat!) while I snuggled under a blanket.
Sir Graves died a couple days ago at age 94.
Farewell Sir Graves. I have many happy memories of your shows from my childhood. If everyone had a life that gave so many people good memories, it would be a better world. Good luck in the next world and safe journeys to you.
My condolences to the family. I know its sad to lose a loved one, but at least he had a full life and made many people happy.
-Dave...