Thriller (a.k.a. Boris Karloff's Thriller) is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host Boris Karloff introducing a mix of macabre horror tales and suspense thrillers.
Thriller was created by Hubbell Robinson for MCA's Revue Studios. It was produced by Fletcher Markle, William Frye, and Maxwell Shane. Among the many writers for the series were Robert Hardy Andrews, and Robert Bloch, wh
o adapted a number of his own stories, notably "The Weird Tailor."
In addition to serving as the host of the series, Karloff starred in five episodes: "The Prediction," "The Premature Burial," "The Last of the Somervilles," "Dialogues With Death," and "The Incredible Doctor Markesan."
Other actors included Leslie Nielsen in the show's first episode "The Twisted Image," Rip Torn in "The Purple Room," William Shatner in two episodes, "The Hungry Glass" and "The Grim Reaper," Constance Ford in two episodes, Mary Tyler Moore in two episodes and Edward Andrews in three episodes. Child actress Beverly Washburn appeared in "Parasite Mansion"; Joan Tompkins appeared in "The Cheaters" and "Mr. George." Elizabeth Montgomery, Tom Poston, and John Carradine starred in the episode "Masquerade." Ed Nelson starred in four episodes: "The Fatal Impulse," "The Cheaters," "A Good Imagination," and "Dialogues With Death."
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Many episodes are missing. Are you aware of this?
Yes, all I had. Perhaps some other members may run across some fills.
Many thanks, Rick. Thriller is one of my favorite TV series from my high school years. Another notable actor who starred in a Thriller episode, "Dark Legacy", is Henry Silva, who is still alive but retired at age 85. Alan Napier, 6'6" actor in many movies and TV shows from the '30's to the '80's also featured in that episode as well as two more. :)
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing.
Loved this show........thanks so much.........Jack