For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit “Friday the 13th: The Series,” which aired from 1987 to 1990 – and did not feature Jason Voorhees in a single episode.
One of the best memories of my childhood involves five year old me, my four year old brother and my mom hunkering down in front of the TV on a Saturday with some jelly cookies, and putting on channel 11 to watch “Friday the 13th: The Series.” Since my mom’s idea of winding down is watching anything horror oriented, we were more than happy to oblige, and “Friday the 13th: The Series” offered up the proper level of scares to keep me invested but never frightened. The series debuted in October of 1987, and stars Canadian pop star and model Robey as Micki Foster, a young woman who inherits the antique store “Vendredi’s Antique’s” from her Uncle Lewis.
But this is no ordinary antique shop…...
One of the best memories of my childhood involves five year old me, my four year old brother and my mom hunkering down in front of the TV on a Saturday with some jelly cookies, and putting on channel 11 to watch “Friday the 13th: The Series.” Since my mom’s idea of winding down is watching anything horror oriented, we were more than happy to oblige, and “Friday the 13th: The Series” offered up the proper level of scares to keep me invested but never frightened. The series debuted in October of 1987, and stars Canadian pop star and model Robey as Micki Foster, a young woman who inherits the antique store “Vendredi’s Antique’s” from her Uncle Lewis.
But this is no ordinary antique shop…...
- 4/5/2024
- by Felix Vasquez Jr
- bloody-disgusting.com
1984: Guiding Light's H.B. questioned Reva's feelings.
1987: Y&r's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as Jill.
2001: Spyder Games premiered on MTV.
2010: Liz Foster died on The Young and the Restless."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) was rebuffed when she sought information.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
1965: On General Hospital, Eddie Weeks (Doug Lambert) and Angie Costello (Jana Taylor) started down a path leading to tragedy.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
1987: Y&r's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as Jill.
2001: Spyder Games premiered on MTV.
2010: Liz Foster died on The Young and the Restless."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) was rebuffed when she sought information.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
1965: On General Hospital, Eddie Weeks (Doug Lambert) and Angie Costello (Jana Taylor) started down a path leading to tragedy.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
- 6/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Guiding Light's H.B. questioned Reva's feelings.
1987: Y&R's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as Jill.
2001: Spyder Games premiered on MTV.
2010: Liz Foster died on The Young and the Restless."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) was rebuffed when she sought information.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
1965: On General Hospital, Eddie...
1987: Y&R's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as Jill.
2001: Spyder Games premiered on MTV.
2010: Liz Foster died on The Young and the Restless."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) was rebuffed when she sought information.
Thanks to Jeff for sending in the item above.
1965: On General Hospital, Eddie...
- 6/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
For years, viewers invited Chris Wiggins into their living rooms to hear his vast knowledge of all things occult on Friday the 13th: The Series, so it is with great sadness that we inform readers that the actor has passed away in Ontario at the age of 87 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
According to THR, the news of Wiggins' passing was recently shared in an obituary published in the Toronto Star. His family has requested that loved ones and fans donate to the Alzheimer Society in place of purchasing flowers for his memorial service in mid-March.
Wiggins is perhaps best remembered for his aforementioned role as Jack Marshak in Friday the 13th: The Series. As fans know, instead of Jason Voorhees, the series focused on cursed antiques that had to be tracked down, and Wiggins' character was absolutely vital in helping Micki Foster and Ryan Dallion on their quests,...
According to THR, the news of Wiggins' passing was recently shared in an obituary published in the Toronto Star. His family has requested that loved ones and fans donate to the Alzheimer Society in place of purchasing flowers for his memorial service in mid-March.
Wiggins is perhaps best remembered for his aforementioned role as Jack Marshak in Friday the 13th: The Series. As fans know, instead of Jason Voorhees, the series focused on cursed antiques that had to be tracked down, and Wiggins' character was absolutely vital in helping Micki Foster and Ryan Dallion on their quests,...
- 2/25/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Sad news is coming out of the Great White North as The Toronto Star has announced that character actor Chris Wiggins, who played occult expert Jack Marshak in the “Friday the 13th” TV series, has passed on. Wiggins was born… Continue Reading →
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- 2/24/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
With a TV series take on the Friday the 13th film series now in development at The CW, horror fans may be reminded of Friday the 13th: The Series, the late ’80s show that had nothing to do with Jason Voorhees or Camp Crystal Lake, but instead centered on antique store owners seeking to capture and lock away cursed items wreaking havoc outside their shop's doors.
If you're nostalgic for Friday the 13th: The Series, then you'll be pleased to know that all three seasons (72 episodes) of the beloved show were recently added to Amazon Prime Instant Video for fans and Prime members to enjoy.
To watch the three seasons of Friday the 13th: The Series, visit the links below:
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3
Created by Larry B. Williams and Frank Mancuso Jr., Friday the 13th: The Series starred Louise Robey, John D. LeMay, Chris Wiggins, and Steve Monarque.
If you're nostalgic for Friday the 13th: The Series, then you'll be pleased to know that all three seasons (72 episodes) of the beloved show were recently added to Amazon Prime Instant Video for fans and Prime members to enjoy.
To watch the three seasons of Friday the 13th: The Series, visit the links below:
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3
Created by Larry B. Williams and Frank Mancuso Jr., Friday the 13th: The Series starred Louise Robey, John D. LeMay, Chris Wiggins, and Steve Monarque.
- 8/12/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Genre television is becoming a major presence in primetime TV. Shows like American Horror Story, Hannibal, True Blood and Grimm are dominating the air and doing big numbers for cable and network stations alike. Subsequently, there is a new trend of reviving series once thought to be dead. Netflix is resurrecting Arrested Development, Fox is bringing back 24, TBS rebooted Cougartown. FEARnet is even getting in on the game, bringing back Reaper with an all-new reunion special airing May 28th.
We at FEARnet, being die-hard horror fans, have some ideas as to what we would like to see rebooted, revived, retooled, or resurrected for another turn in the spotlight. There are plenty of factors that play in to the viability of revamping or resurrecting a series. There are concerns of continuity, scheduling, the aging of the cast, and more. We are not proclaiming that a revival of each of these series is necessarily logical.
We at FEARnet, being die-hard horror fans, have some ideas as to what we would like to see rebooted, revived, retooled, or resurrected for another turn in the spotlight. There are plenty of factors that play in to the viability of revamping or resurrecting a series. There are concerns of continuity, scheduling, the aging of the cast, and more. We are not proclaiming that a revival of each of these series is necessarily logical.
- 5/17/2013
- by Tyler Doupe
- FEARnet
Unsure who Black Widow is? Having trouble deciphering the Hulk’s roar? Can’t tell the difference between Hawkeye and Katniss? In anticipation of the release of The Avengers on May 4, EW’s team of super geeks is here to help guide you through the mythos with our seven-part series of superhero primers, the recently declassified “Avengers Files.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a comic book connoisseur or a Nick Fury newbie — follow along this week as we deconstruct Earth’s mightiest heroes and pose the question: Which Avenger is the mightiest?
Name: Thor, God of Thunder
First...
Name: Thor, God of Thunder
First...
- 4/28/2012
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
In August 1962, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Larry Lieber created Thor, a new superhero based off of the Norse God, and from that issue of Journey into Mystery, the God of Thunder has gone onto become one of the iconic heroes associated with the Avengers. Even though his big screen debut was in this summer’s Thor (reviews here and here), and will be seen next year in Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor has had numerous incarnations on TV, both in live-action and in animation, so with Lionsgate’s release of Thor: Tales of Asgard May 17th on Blu-ray/DVD, Killer Film takes a look back at the other appearances of the God of Thunder.
God of Thunder and rock and roll. The spell you’re under, will slowly rob you of your virgin soul – Kiss
Four years after his first comic book appearance, Thor appeared on the animated show...
God of Thunder and rock and roll. The spell you’re under, will slowly rob you of your virgin soul – Kiss
Four years after his first comic book appearance, Thor appeared on the animated show...
- 5/16/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Written by Ralph Bakshi ("Fritz The Cat") and produced by Krantz Films 1966-1969, for Toronto's Grantray-Lawrence Animation, "Rocket Robin Hood" features a gaggle of Canadian voice actors, including Chris Wiggins, Bernard "Bunny" Cowan, Len Birman, Paul Kligman and Gillie Fenwick.
"...'Rocket Robin Hood' leads his 'Merry Men', including 'Little John', 'Friar Tuck', 'Will Scarlet', 'Maid Marian' and other characters from the classic story of 'Robin Hood'. They live in the year 3000 on 'New Sherwood Forest Asteroid' and are determined to foil the despotic plans of 'Prince John', the 'Sheriff of N.O.T.T.' ('National Outer-space Terrestrial Territories') and other villains including 'Dr. Medulla', 'Manta', 'Nocturne' and the 'Warlord of Saturn'..."
"Rocket Robin Hood" will be release May 18.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Rocket Robin Hood"...
"...'Rocket Robin Hood' leads his 'Merry Men', including 'Little John', 'Friar Tuck', 'Will Scarlet', 'Maid Marian' and other characters from the classic story of 'Robin Hood'. They live in the year 3000 on 'New Sherwood Forest Asteroid' and are determined to foil the despotic plans of 'Prince John', the 'Sheriff of N.O.T.T.' ('National Outer-space Terrestrial Territories') and other villains including 'Dr. Medulla', 'Manta', 'Nocturne' and the 'Warlord of Saturn'..."
"Rocket Robin Hood" will be release May 18.
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- 4/21/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.
Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Shaun of the Dead, Observe and Report, Castle: The Complete First Season and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles — which we are reviewing for next Tuesday’s DVD Review.
Check them out.
Movies
Battle for Terra ~ David Cross, Danny Glover Mark Hamill (DVD)
Clive Barker’s Book of Blood ~ Sophie Ward, Jonas Armstrong (DVD)
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ~ Matthew McConaughey (DVD)
Gojira ~ Akihiko Hirata, Momoko Kochi (Blu-ray)
Observe and Report ~ Seth Rogen (DVD and Blu-ray)
Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins ~ Frank Welker,...
Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Shaun of the Dead, Observe and Report, Castle: The Complete First Season and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles — which we are reviewing for next Tuesday’s DVD Review.
Check them out.
Movies
Battle for Terra ~ David Cross, Danny Glover Mark Hamill (DVD)
Clive Barker’s Book of Blood ~ Sophie Ward, Jonas Armstrong (DVD)
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ~ Matthew McConaughey (DVD)
Gojira ~ Akihiko Hirata, Momoko Kochi (Blu-ray)
Observe and Report ~ Seth Rogen (DVD and Blu-ray)
Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins ~ Frank Welker,...
- 9/23/2009
- by Joe Gillis
- The Flickcast
Update: We now have cover art below! February 2009 is going to be the month for all things Friday the 13th . Platinum Dunes' new movie strikes theaters on the 13th, re-releases of the first three films arrive in Deluxe Edition DVDs (news here and here ) on February 3rd as does the new documentary His Name Was Jason ( official announcement ). Paramount Home Entertainment is going to keep the love rolling with the DVD debut of Friday the 13th: The Second Season . The sophomore run of the television show starring John D. Lemay, Louise Robey and Chris Wiggins will street on February 10th.
- 11/17/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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