Message From;
Roberta Solomon (Crematia),                                           04/09/1999

 If memory serves me correctly, Dweeb's voice was never heard.  We just referred to him as the perpetrator of all sorts of mischief.  The voice of Rasputin (and other off camera characters) belonged to Paul Murphy, who was Channel 41's station voice at the time.  Paul left Kansas City in the mid-80's for Florida.  I believe he's still there, doing voice work for a local TV station. It was Paul who droned the show's opening, "Lock the doors....turn out the lights.  It's time for the Creature Feature...(evil laugh)."
Other performers who appeared on the Creature Feature:
Cremora (Crematia's sister):  Katey McGuckin, who is heard each morning on Oldies 95 FM.
Crematia's Mom, Desiree: C. Wayne Owens, local comedian and actor
Cousin Henry:  Steve Bell, the voice of KCPT/Public Television

Your web site looks great!  Take care.

Roberta

Tom:                                                                                      08/22/1999

 Thanks for responding - and BIG thanks for the link info to your Crematia Mortem site - I immediately added it to my favorites list. You have whetted my appetite for this fine hostess considerably. Please do let me know if you might be up for trading at any time. I've got a lot of rare material, and would be happy to send you my lists.

I would also be delighted to purchase tapes.

Thanks again for the great information!

Michael

 

Hi, Tom!                                                                                10/06/1999

 I wanted to thank you for your info on the TV Horror Hosts, especially the stuff on Crematia Mortem and Ed Muscari.  Though I no longer live in the KC area, I was raised in Kansas City and enjoy any info I find on the 'Net that helps me to reminisce about my home town.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Happy haunting and happy Halloween!

Sincerely,

Michael R. Gates

Tom,                                                                                     02/21/2000

 Hi, I came across your page and seeing the video captures really brought back some memories (science fiction theater, friday fright night, etc.) Sadly, the only KC horror host video I have is one Crematia show, which a friend found when going thru his old tapes. Do you know of other tapes floating around the web?

Thanks,

R Buzan

Hi fellow Kansas Citian,                                                        04/05/2000

   I recently ran across your email address on the Horror Host Trading Post. You don't happen to have any videotapes of our beloved horror hosts do you? I don't remember everyone you list but I'm very familiar with Crematia Mortem. I also remember Uncle Ed (Mascary) doing a brief stint as a horror host. I believe he was The Creeper. Let me know if you want to do any
trading.

Thanks,

Steve Ingalls

Mr Winegar,                                                                           04/25/2000

Fantastic website!

 I have lived in MO my whole life--38 years--and your page brings back so many cool memories!  I am SO grateful that you have done such a thorough job of presenting these KC Horror Hosts.  It is something believe should be documented, and you have done a great job.  Lots of screen captures.  (Not that I'm trying to dissuade you from presenting more in the future!)

 I have to say that Crematia was my favorite, although I also liked the goofiness of Uncle Ed.  Caffienna and Nicotina the cats; his banana-phone conversations with Mrs. Walker; and the "phone in a joke" night.  (I remember one time this guy made it past the screening with his joke.  Caller:  "What makes Peter Pan fly?"  Uncle Ed:  "I give up.  What makes Peter Pan fly?"  Caller:  "Well, you'd fly too, if someone hit YOU in the peter with a pan."  Uncle Ed had a shocked look on his face, hung up quickly, and apologized.  It was great!)  If memory serves, Uncle Ed ended up in a California prison for child molestation.  Bad business.  You just never know.

Anyway, thanks for this fantastic page!

Sincerely,

Tony

Thank you for your response.                                              04/26/2000

 And, absolutely, "use my words against me" in your memories section.  (LOL)  I just wish I had more of them.  Living around 100 miles East of KC, pulling in some of the stations like 41 involved getting on the roof of the house fairly late at night to turn the TV antenna ever so slightly.  Crematia and Uncle Ed were worth it, however.

 Regarding Crematia, another memory just popped into my head.  If memory serves, she was holding this baby doll to her breast,  and when she moved to put the doll down, it snagged on her blouse top.  Just that quick, she looked into the camera and said something to the effect, "Oh, baby is hungry!  You are just like your Daddy!"  A wonderful ad-lib!  I loved Crematia!

 I recently sent her a snail-mail, partly to request her autograph.  How is she when dealing with sentimental fan letters like this?  (I really hope she sends both hers and Crematia's.)  Also, I would love to have Uncle Ed's.  How hard is he to track down for such a written request?

 Anyway, thanks again.  Your site is already in my Favorites folder, and has been since I found it.  Keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Tony