Halloween Monster Bash

1991's NBC Halloween special with John Astin and Rhonda Shear. Features clips from classic horror movies with commentary.

Cast

John Astin

as Self

Rhonda Shear

as Self

Bobby Kelton

as Self

S.D. Nemeth

as Self

Bobby Pickett

as Self

Luana Anders

as Louise Haloran (archive footage)

Frankie Avalon

as Paul Foley (archive footage)

Erika Blanc

as Lisa Mueller (archive footage)

Antoinette Bower

as Bea (archive footage)

Lon Chaney Jr.

as Butcher Benton (archive footage)

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