Let’s finish off June with a “two-fer”- two distinct personalities for the price of one! We saw his offspring earlier this year- but tonight, we have the original- in a Hammer production in glorious color- as we witness a man whose personalities go to both ends of the spectrum- from studious to devious- when we are introduced to the “Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll”!
We enter Henry Jekyll’s laboratory- where he maintains an almost hermit-like existence, in spite of the fact that he has a lovely wife who deserves some attention! He immerses himself in his study of the nature of man, ignoring poor Kitty. He is convinced that man has developed into a being of reason and compassion- yet feels there is still the potential for man to go in the opposite direction, and give way to his baser instincts. His mentor, Professor Ernst, tries to dissuade him from cutting himself off from life in this strange pursuit, but Jekyll ignores him, and works on a formula that will prove his theory.
Meanwhile, Jekyll’s best friend Paul Allen- a high-living gambler with low values- relies on his pal Henry to bail him out monetarily every time his debts increase- while Kitty has begun to rely on Paul to bail her out from her hubby’s lack of affection!
While his wife is gadding about with his buddy, Jekyll finally tries his serum out on himself- and is transformed, both physically and mentally! His new personality certainly won’t abide by his old self’s lifestyle- and heads out for some entertainment. He just so happens to drop in at a club where Kitty and Allan are canoodling- and this realization sparks some new schemes in the nasty mind of Edward Hyde! Some confrontations in the club show us what evil deeds Hyde is capable of- bad enough that, when he reverts to his Henry persona, he feels like he should never use his serum again.
All that changes when , after attempting to make things better with Kitty- she rejects him- driving him back to his personality-changing potion. Hyde starts hanging around with Paul at seamy places- where he sets his sights on a sensual snake dancer- and then decides that he should aim for- Kitty! He tries to use the leverage of Paul’s need for funds to convince him to –ahem- give Kitty up to him! When Paul- even with his lack of morals- refuses, Hyde sets out on a path of heartless revenge- even as the personality-changing potion begins to have unexpected side effects!
This 1960 version of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale may be more palatable to some than the “Son of Dr. Jekyll” film we ran a while back- it takes a slightly different track from a lot of versions by having Jekyll transform , not into a burly, almost monster-like hulk- but a rather handsome fellow! We’ll tell you about the cast, bring you a new song, suggest a nasty nightspot for your entertainment- and- have a chat with comics artist George Perez- whose work on “The Avengers”, “Wonder Woman”, and other famous characters have made him a legendary name!
“Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” will come face-to-face with you tonight on MeTV at 8pm eastern/pacific, 7 pm central- if you’re unsure of the time and channel in your area, please check your local listings or at www.metv.com . You can join the army of viewers who live- Tweet during the show on Twitter, using the hashtag #svengoolie - whose comments have us among the top trending topics nationally every week! In the Chicago viewing area, “Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” will rerun at 11 am this morning on WCIU, the U. That beast may have come from 20,000 fathoms- but were are very proud to report that it brought us over ONE MILLION viewers last Saturday night on MeTV! Thanks for bringing us to a new high!
Speaking of which, our one week Sven anniversary sale was also the most successful sale in our store’s history. And- there’s more to come- be watching for your Sven newsletter on July 1st for word on something special!
But tonight- it’s transformative terror of the two-faced variety on MeTV!
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Despite the short shift often given to Spencer Tracy's portrayal, I think it's been unfairly underrated through the years. I actually prefer it to March's performance.
Both of these elements, at Alan Alda's insistence, when he assumed more creative control, would later be toned down.
Just say no to lotto!
(The more of you who resist the temptation, the better odds I have of winning.)
WOW it is hot here in Wisconsin (don`t get to say that much).
More storms coming tonight.
The greedy grinning man is headed our way. Maybe we should do a punishment poll on the blog. Which reminds me, I gotta go get a lottery ticket. See you later.
(I was also wondering what the rubber chicken auto air fresheners smelled like. Chicken soup? Rubber? Chicken coop? Nope... the labels say "bubble gum" fragrance.)
I got no cents from the cow tickets. (scent...cents) I`m tired.
Hi Lynn I hope you are okay from yesterdays "Earthquake" and Oscar
too😨
Oh my did I feel it I sure did so unexpected 🤖
I was sitting at my dinning room table on the cell taking with my brother and grandbaby
when I started to feel my chair shaking and very heavy table and then everything in the house shaking 🤤
I started yelling we are having a Earthquake!
It was a strong shaking
I got up looking for my grandkids and Jess...
they were at the back
patio and I said did you feel the Earthquake and they said what 🤔 no!
We just had a strong EQ
no they did not feel a thing 🤦♀️ how was that
Possible!
As I was talking to them
I was still feeling some shaking😮
We live so far away and to feel it so strong I thought oh oh LA or San
Francisco I thought this was a big one and it was. My son did not feel it he was at the store!
So he looked up and said were it was from.
Not until this morning
did I see the damage😯
They have had some
big aftershocks and that are still very strong...
5.4! They had one this morning!
We have felt the Northridge Earthquake
and I believe that was
a 7 something in LA we lived a hour way well that was the most 🤢frightening experience
we every had my son at the time was 12 years scared for a while!
Well they do happene
at least it did not hit during the Night that
is the most scariest
experience too...we have
gone through few of those too 🌃 yikes!
Well I guess 4th of July
came in with a big bang
well that's natures way of releasing the earth's
stress 💥🌎💥
If you have never been through one I share with
you it's very scary 😱
So many aftershocks from this one...we are headed out there to Disneyland surprise🎡
for the grandkids on
Monday 🚗 so I think we will be feeling some of these aftershocks these
can go on for a year I heard 🙄
So anyway have a nice
nice day 🌊⛵🌊 we shell sail on through Summer
Take care!
Monday is just our travel day to LA 🌴😎🌴
Staying a week and excited!
Make sure to stock up on toothpaste and dental floss for tomorrow. And by all means hang on to those lottery tickets!
