Ernie Anderson
Also Known As: Ghoulardi
Biography: Ernest Earle Anderson was an American radio and television personality, horror host, and announcer. Known for his portrayal of "Ghoulardi", the host of late night horror films on WJW Channel 8 on Cleveland television from 1963 to 1966, he worked as an announcer for the American Broadcasting Company television network from the late 1970s until the mid-1990s. He is the father of filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, whose production entity is known as the Ghoulardi Film Company.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Birthday: November 12, 1923
Deathday: February 06, 1997
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Overview: Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly." This program features interviews with key cast and crew.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi
Overview: For northeast Ohioans who grew up in this area in the 1960s, the new TV production Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi is an entertaining blast from the past. Ernie Anderson, who played Cleveland's counter-culture media celebrity Ghoulardi, hosted WJW-TV's late-night horror movies from 1963 to 1966 and was an incredible influence locally. The one-hour production premiered on Western Reserve PBS in 2009. It earned two Emmy Awards, for directing and editing for producer Phil Hoffman. Turn Blue is the work of award-winning producer/director Phil Hoffman, Ed.D., who also teaches radio and television courses at The University of Akron. It is the latest in a series of local history productions that Hoffman has created in cooperation with Western Reserve Public Media. The program has also aired on WGTE Public Media in Northeast Ohio.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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American Scary
Overview: A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-21
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Tunnel Vision
Overview: A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-12
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Hard Eight
Overview: A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-15
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Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy
Overview: One of America's best loved comedians, Tim Conway (The Carol Burnett Show, Mchale's Navy) is featured here in hilarious TV clips from the 1960s. Conway portrays the popular character, Dag Hereford. A self-professed expert on everything, Dag proves to be the classic bumbler. Whether he's a horse-racing jockey, wine taster, prison warden or one of the country's leading race car drivers, Conway hams it up with stars of the day in rare, stand-up performances not seen in over 30 years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-30
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That's Life!
Overview: A wealthy architect struggles with a severe case of male menopause at the approach of his 60th birthday.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-10
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Powerpuff Girls : Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins
Overview: The Powerpuff Girls must stop Fuzzy Lumpkins
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-20
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The Making of 'Superman II'
Overview: Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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The Dirk Diggler Story
Overview: The Dirk Diggler Story is a 1988 mockumentary short film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It follows the rise and fall of Dirk Diggler, a well-endowed male porn star. The character was modeled on American porn actor John Holmes. The film was later expanded into Anderson's 1997 film Boogie Nights.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Stay Sick! Turn Blue!: Big Chuck and Lil' John's Tribute to Ernie "Ghoulardi" Anderson
Overview: A Big Chuck and Lil' John-hosted tribute to Ghoulardi, Cleveland's king of late-night horror hosts.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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