"A lovingly chronicled history of spine-chilling local programming." -- Chicago Tribune "A fun read . answers a lot of the 'frequently asked questions' viewers usually ask of me!" --Rich Koz , Svengoolie "The writing is warm, lively, and energetic--not to mention, often, very funny. This book is an absolute delight." --Mark Clark , author,  Smirk, Sneer and Scream: Great Acting in Horror Cinema "For true Chicago television fans, there's no better gift than a splendid new book about a programming craze that combined screams with laughter. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs and ads, the book also features several helpful guides, including detailed listings of monster movies and contacts for obtaining them on DVD." -- Robert Feder , Chicago Sun-Times "An unexpected surprise . I was taken in by the book's buoyancy and verve, not to mention the great firsthand insights.

This is a unique report that shouldn't be missed." -- Classic Images "All the childhood memories of TV in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s come crashing back. Authors Ted Okuda and Mark Yurkiw have hit the nerve that electrifies an era of our pop culture. This book takes you back with fun writing from people who are passionate, wonderful TV listing ads, rare photographs, the theatre promotions, and insight into Chicago's versions of it all. A true monster treat for The Monster Boomer Generation!" --Ron Adams , director, International Monster Bash Classic Movie Conference and editor, Monster Bash "Ted Okuda and Mark Yurkiw explore the ways a generation's collective memory was formed by these shows. will appeal to horror fans who didn't grow up in the greater Chicago area." --Kevin Maher , Monster Fest , AMCTV.com "Two scholars reanimate the gory days of Chicago television's monster hits .

rich with lively anecdotes . sure to amuse even the casual fan." -- Time Out Chicago.