TV series

Monster Squad

Name: Monster Squad
Released: 1976
Cast: Fred Grandy, Henry Polic II, Buck Kartalian, Mike Lane

1976· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.0Ended

On NBC — From D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions

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Synopsis

Monster Squad is a television series that aired Saturday mornings on NBC from 1976-1977 that is unrelated to the later movie of the same name. The series stars Fred Grandy as Walt, a criminology student working as a night watchman at "Fred's Wax Museum". To pass the time, Walt built a prototype "Crime Computer" hidden in a large stone sarcophagus near an exhibit of legendary monsters. When Walt plugged in his computer, "oscillating vibrations" brought to life the wax statues of Dracula, the Wolfman who here was named "Bruce W. Wolf", and Frankenstein's Monster who was referred to as "Frank N. Stein" in the credits. The monsters, wanting to make up for the misdeeds of their pasts, became superhero crimefighters who used their unique abilities to challenge and defeat various supervillains. In most episodes, Walt would send the monsters out to investigate crimes and fight the villains while monitoring the activities from the wax museum via the Crime Computer, presumably because his job required him to be at the wax museum at all times. However, Walt would sometimes join the climactic battle with his comrades in some episodes and come to the rescue when needed.

Themes

monster museum halloween superhero wax museum werewolf

Episodes

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E1 Queen BeeNext upSep 11, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Queen Bee chooses Dracula for her mate.
Guest stars: Alice Ghostley (Queen Bee), Colin Hamilton (Spelling Bee), Al Mancini (Bumble Bee)
E2 Mr. MephistoSep 18, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mr. Mephisto makes life size political dolls to commit crimes.
Guest stars: Barry Dennen (Mr. Mephisto), Edward Andrews (Mayor Goldwyn), Cathy Worthington (Baby Doll), Mindy Miller (Arlene Doll), Paul Smith (Officer McMacMac)
E3 The TicklerSep 25, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Tickler uses his tickling machine against the Monster Squad.
Guest stars: Ivor Francis (The Tickler), Al Stellone (Twitter), Doug Stevenson (Snicker)
E4 The RingmasterOct 2, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Ringmaster threatens children with his stupid gas.
Guest stars: Billy Curtis (The Ringmaster), Simone Griffeth (Bonnie Bon), H.B. Haggerty (Sam Strongman)
E5 Music ManOct 9, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
Music Man robs a telethon.
Guest stars: Marty Allen (Lorenzo Musica), Michael L. McManus (Allegro), Tom Sherohman (Andante), Stanley Ralph Ross (Jackie Joey)
E6 No FaceOct 16, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
No Face assumes the identity of the mayor to legalize crime.
Guest stars: Sid Haig (Chief Running Nose), Edward Andrews (Mayor Goldwyn), David Proval (Plunder)
E7 The AstrologerOct 23, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
To create an earthquake that he predicted, The Astrologer steals an atomic
Guest stars: Jonathan Harris (The Astrologer), Frank Cady (The Farmer), Richard X. Slattery (Officer McMacMac)
E8 Ultra WitchOct 30, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ultra Witch makes the Monster Squad carboard cut outs.
Guest stars: Julie Newmar (Ultra Witch), Richard Bakalyan (Toil), Joe E. Tata (Trouble), Johnny Brown (Dandy Andy)
E9 The WizardNov 6, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Wizard tries to steal National Monuments.
Guest stars: Arthur Malet (The Wizard)
E10 The SkullNov 13, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Monster Squad are after the Skull.
Guest stars: Geoffrey Lewis (The Skull), Nathan Jung (King Fooey)
E11 The WeathermanNov 20, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Weatherman refuses to stop the cold weather unless he is elected
Guest stars: Avery Schreiber (The Weatherman)
E12 Lawrence of MoraviaNov 27, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
An evil shiek versus the Monster Squad.
Guest stars: Joseph Mascolo (Lawrence of Moravia), Whitney Rydbeck (Watchman)
E13 Albert/AlbertaDec 4, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
Half man, half woman, Albert/Alberta battles the Monster Squad.
Guest stars: Vito Scotti (Albert/Alberta), Raymond Singer (Half-Wit), Phil Diskin (Half-Nelson)