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Doctor Madblood's 2009 Halloween Special Still Available Online!

In honor of Halloween, Doctor Madblood has a perfectly horrible movie for you titled "House on Haunted Hill." But don't let that frighten you away, because the good doctor has a great deal more in store for those of you who venture out near the Pungo swamp.

WHRO has very kindly posted the this special Halloween special online right here.

Determined to reach out to his fans in a more personal way, Doctor Madblood is on Facebook where you can check out new photos and videos - and perhaps give the good doctor a shout-out!

Doctor Madblood aired his Halloween Horror Express at Madblood Manor from WHRO, who added a definite chill to Halloween night with the classic movie, "Horror Express" with Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas. Of course, Doctor Madblood had a few special guests himself: Count Lacudra, Brain, Nurse Patience, The Sybil of the Swamp, Ernie, Edwina, Witch Jan, Witch Fran, Witch Diane, Dusty, Grinfield, Kid Exorcist, Waldo, Uncle Felonious, Count Lindor, Countess Velma, The Radio Groupie, the Haunts Producer and the Haunts Cameraman.

Adding more to the cauldron, Doctor Madblood's cameras caught three other Halloween celebrations which were featured on his Halloween Horror Express: the Virginia Air and Space Center's 17th Annual Halloween Bash, the 6th Annual Hermitage Museum and Gardens All Hallows Eve, and Monster Fest V.

Just in case you were out doing some trick or treating yourself that night - not to worry: WHRO is kindly streaming the entire show from here.

Photography by Bill Davidson and John Passanisi

MADBLOOD VISITS ARLO ON THE RADIO

On Friday October 24th, the doc paid a visit to Mike Arlo’s radio show on 106.9 THE FOX. The guest spot was to promote Mike and Max’s appearances at the Virginia Air and Space Center’s 17th Halloween Bash, and to talk about the Madblood Halloween special set to air one week later.

Mike and Liz and Chill all made the doctor and his camera crew feel welcome, the phone lines were opened and were swiftly swamped with calls. You can see some of the old guys in action here. (click on Watch in High Quality if you have the juice)

And you can see these old pals at the Virginia Air and Space Center the following day here. (again, click on Watch in High Quality for a much better picture)

CATHY LEWIS INTERVIEWS JERRY HARRELL ON HEARSAY

Madblood creator Jerry Harrell was one of Cathy Lewis’ guests on the Halloween edition of Hearsay on WHRV-FM. Cathy and Jerry discussed the history of the series, as well as the Halloween special set to air that evening. A host of callers remembered favorite movies and shows. You can listen to the entire 30 minute program if you click here then scan down to the bottom of that page and click on either Listen or Download the October 31st program.

DOCTOR MADBALLOON

One of the most popular special guests at this year's All Hallows Eve celebration at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens was Ryan The Balloon Guy, who created elaborate balloon sculptures for the children attending the event.

Here is Ryan's sculpture of the biggest kid at the event.

Visit Ryan's website here: http://ryantheballoonguy.com/

Madblood in The News!

Featured in the "Walt Taylor Sketchbook" of Old Towne in the Virginian Pilot September 28th edition was an incredible illustration of a very well known icon to Madblood fans. The doc was thrilled to be included in Mr. Taylor's work!

(NOTE: In regard to Walt's reference to 'historical marker,' see Chris Daubert's excellent photo coverage below!)

Doctor Madblood Appearing at All Hallow's Eve 2009
at the Hermitage Foundation Museum!

See Dr. Madblood live and in person! The good Doctor makes an appearance at the Hermitage Foundation's All Hallow's Eve, Sunday, October 25. Madblood and crew will be taping a segment for "Dr. Madblood's Haunted Halloween." The 2009 Madblood Halloween special airs Saturday, October 31, at 10 PM on WHRO-TV 15 and WHRO HD 15.1. See him in person, then see it all on TV!

For more about All Hallow's Eve, go to For a complete schedule, see http://www.hermitagefoundation.org/events/AHE09/AHE09.html or call (757) 423.2052 x0

Behind the Scenes!

Here's a sneak peek at what's on the the other side of the camera in the studio - the other part of the Madblood gang who help bring Doctor Madblood to the screen and to the internet!

BOB ZENTZ PERFORMS IN NIGHTS IN RODANTHE

Virginia traditional music icon and Madblood pal Bob Zentz is among several regional performers appearing in the major motion picture release "Nights in Rodanthe," starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, premiering nationwide late September.

Bob and fellow Norfolkian Jeanne McDougall join seven North Carolina musicians as members of a band playing at a post-hurricane party on the fishing pier in Rodanthe, the setting of the Nicholas Sparks' bestseller on which the motion picture is based.

Bob performs on two songs that will appear in the movie and on the CD soundtrack. "Nights in Rodanthe" is the latest of Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novels of the Outer Banks to be made into a movie, but the first to actually be shot there. Local production began in spring of last year.

Bob last appeared on the Doctor Madblood show during the 30th Halloween celebration, when he and pal Robbin Thompson wished the doc a happy anniversary.

The Doctor Madblood Channel on YouTube!

Be sure to stop by the Doctor Madblood Channel on YouTube for a growing video list of bleepers and outtakes from the Madblood television programs, early clips of bits and segments from the original Madblood 1975-82 series, and complete episodes from various eras of the Madblood series!

Madblood Manor Makes Path of History in Portsmouth, Virginia
Discovered and Kindly Photographed by Ubermadbloodfan Chris Daubert

Thanks for sending these photos in, Chris!

Inside Madblood Manor!

See where it happens! Portions of Dr. Madblood Presents are filmed at the Hermitage Foundation Museum, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505; 757-423-2052; www.hermitagefoundation.org. Take a tour and tell 'em Madblood sent ya!

Click the player icon below to see the thirty second commercial!

Take the Madblood Manor Tour!

As you'll have discovered on the splash page, Doctor Madblood has opened Madblood Manor to visitors - or at least the rooms that are ready for visitors to explore. Check out the good doctor's crib in this in-front-the-scenes look at the home of Pungo's most famous resident.

The rich media experience of the Madblood Manor tour requires a high speed interent connection.

The Library has some video down at the far end with Doctor Madblood's Diary available on one of the bookshelves - and you can now find the Time Machine up and running with some vintage Madblood scenes down in the Basement where there are reports of Baron Von Basketcase hovering around for no apparent reason.

And be sure to check back every week for a new episode in the Theater up on the second floor!

Madblood Manor, starring: The Portsmouth Path of History Elks Lodge as the outside and The Hermitage Museum as the inside.

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