THE ZOMBO SHOW (The Munsters) |
"The Zombo Show" was an episode of "The Munsters", (season 2, episode 22) where Eddie Munster is a big fan of horror host "Zombo" of "The Zombo Show" (on CBS KNX television), much to the distress of Eddie's father, Herman Munster.
Eddie wins a competition to visit "Zombo". Eddie's mother Lily, takes him to the studio. Eddie becomes very disappointed when he finds out that Zombo is just a man in make-up. which makes Herman very happy.
From E-gor's Chamber of TV Horror Hosts: Sadly Louis Nye passed away on 9 October 2005.
In 2022, Rob Zombie released the movie "The Munsters". Featured in this movie was a television segment - "The House of Zombo", featuring Zombo played by Jeff Daniel Phillips, who also played Herman Munster in the movie. Interesting, Herman says that Zombo is a 7, whilst he (Herman) is a 10.
For more information on Rob Zombie's "Zombo" use the below link:
Below is a newspaper clipping featuring Zombo and Lily Munster.
In 2023, Louis Nye as "Zombo", was a nominee in the "The Official Horror Host Hall of Fame".
The following are some clips from the episode:
The Zombo Show hosted by Zombo (clips) from The Professor on Vimeo. |
Internet Movie Data Base "The Munsters (Zombo)" |
E-gors Chamber of TV Horror Hosts "Zombo" |
Internet Movie Data Base "Louis Nye" |
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