Tag: David Frankham

  • Kronos Vampire Hunter & David Frankham Discussion

    Kronos Vampire Hunter & David Frankham Discussion

    Last night, Roy and I were armed to the teeth for a discussion of “Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter.” For once, the digressions were practically necessary to the conversation about this off-the-wall Hammer cult classic, in which basically anything goes. Is it horror? Swashbuckler? Spaghetti western? Japanese chanbara? The program has been archived for your belated enjoyment here:

    Tomorrow night, we’ll speak with actor David Frankham, on a special Sunday edition of Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner. Frankham’s resume encompasses a colorful cross-section of classic film and television. In particular, he has been elevated to a kind of “Star Trek” nobility for his role in the original series episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?” He also co-starred in the film “Master of the World,” with Vincent Price and Charles Bronson, which we only just discussed the week before last.

    Regrettably, because of technical issues at Trekonderoga, our conversation had to be rescheduled. We hope you used that extra time to prepare! Leave your questions in the comments section, during a frank discussion with David Frankham, when we livestream on Facebook, tomorrow evening at 7:00 EDT!

    https://www.facebook.com/roystiedyescificorner

    In the meantime, watch Frankham transform into a monstrous skeleton, as a “magician,” in the opener of this classic episode of Boris Karloff’s “Thriller.” The episode also features Henry Daniell and Marion Ross, later “Mrs. C” on “Happy Days!”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkKHxCBPLv8

  • Trekonderoga Star Trek & Leatherstocking Tales

    Trekonderoga Star Trek & Leatherstocking Tales

    One of my life’s missions is to read all of the Leatherstocking tales of James Fenimore Cooper. So far, I’ve managed to slog through one every 15 years. At this rate, by my calculation, I’ll be up to the final volume when I’m 85!

    I’m off to Leatherstocking country for a visit to Fort Ticonderoga, and then a surreal weekend at Trekonderoga, the sci-fi bonanza hosted by the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour.

    There, Roy and I will take part in two “Trek” presentations. These will be livestreamed on Facebook, the tech gods willing, on Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm EDT. Actor David Frankham will join us on Sunday. Frankham appeared in the original series episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?” He’s also accrued a lifetime of experience in classic television and film.

    In addition, I’ll be sitting on some kind of music panel on Saturday at 1 pm. Some sort of Name That Tune feature, hosted by Captain Phil of WUSB. You’ll actually have to be there for that one, as it will not be livestreamed.

    The rest of the weekend will be filled with tours, presentations, memorabilia, cosplayers, screenings of classic “Star Trek” episodes, and no doubt plenty of heavy drinking. The star attraction is Mr. Sulu himself, George Takei.

    Set phasers for stunned! There will be no show this Friday evening, but you can catch us, like a couple of Gorns in the headlights, on Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner – on the road at Trekonderoga, this Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 1:30 pm EDT, with special guest David Frankham. We’ll be watching for your comments, in the original Klingon, when we livestream on Facebook!

    https://www.facebook.com/roystiedyescificorner

    For more information about Trekonderoga, visit startrektour.com.

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    I am Master of the World in our conversation about “Master of the World” (1961).

    Roy and I finally got around to talking about the movie, based on a couple of Jules Verne classics, starring Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, and David Frankham.

    David Frankham will be our guest next week, as we take our show on the road to Trekonderoga at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga, New York. Roy and I will be on hand for two streamed broadcasts, the first on Saturday at 4 p.m., and the second, with Frankham as our guest, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m EDT. (Please note: there will be no show on Friday!)

    Frankham appeared in the “Star Trek” original series episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?” In addition, he has had ample experience from his decades in film and television, acting in movies like “Return of the Fly,” “King Rat,” “The Great Santini,” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” and classic television shows like “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”/”The Alfred Hitchcock Hour,” “The Outer Limits,” and “Thriller,” hosted by Boris Karloff. No doubt, his visit will be marked by plenty of colorful anecdotes!

    George Takei will also be in attendance at the convention. The weekend will include tours, presentations, screenings, cosplayers, and collectibles.

    For more information and a complete schedule, visit:

    Star Trek Original Series Set Tour

    Then set phasers for stunned, and join us in the comments section for a double-dose of Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner, as we livestream on Facebook from Upstate New York, on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. EDT!

    https://www.facebook.com/roystiedyescificorner


    PHOTOS: Frankham (center), with Henry Hull, Charles Bronson, and Mary Webster; and enjoying some grub with Vincent Price

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