The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein, was a quirky Canadian sketch comedy TV series from the 1970s that included some genuine educational content among the humour. It featured the talented Billy Van, who played a variety of characters, Fishka Rais played the role of Igor, Guy Big brought Count Munchkinstein to life, and the legendary Vincent Price made special guest appearances as The Host who would start each episode with: “Another lovely day begins, for ghosts and ghouls with greenish skin. So close your eyes and you will find that you’ve arrived in Frightenstein. Perhaps the Count will find a way to make his monster work today. For if he solves this monster-mania, he can return to Transylvania! So welcome where the sun won’t shine, to the castle of Count Frightenstein!”
Details
First Aired: 9/11/1971
Languages: English
Created by: Billy Van, Ross Perigoe
Type: Scripted
Production
CHCH-DTCompanies: CHCH-TV
Countries: Canada
Where to watch · US
Cast
Seasons
Season 1
During the 70s, "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein" was a popular Canadian TV show that starred Billy Van, Fishka Rais as Igor, Joe Torbay as Gronk, Guy Big as Count Munchkinstein, and even had Vincent Price as a special guest star. This 60-minute live-action show became a staple on Saturday morning television and was loved by many due to its mix of variety, humour, and educational segments, all with a touch of mock horror. It left a lasting impression on the younger generation of that time.
