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Postings I've
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Emails I received from www.drwebman.com/dr_shock:
Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
jq855@yahoo.com
To Me
May 09, 2014
1:20 AM
Very cool tribute page to Dr Shock.
I remember watching shock theater when I was a kid in Copperhill Tn on
channel 9.
Brings back memories.
only1irish@aol.com
To Me
Feb 20, 2014
Hello. I was looking through your shock theatre website. I have been
trying to find information on this for years. I was pretty young when it
was on but remember it and loved it. I saw that you have the music
played at the end of the show, but do you have the music that was played
at the beginning?
Thanks,
Marie
Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
HelLaUs@aol.com
To Me
Jul 12, 2013
Love your site. My friends and I are all the time talking about those
days. I couldn't wait till Saturday Night to watch Dr Shock to see what
kind of B class nudity I would get to see. I had the TV set up with it's
back facing the hallway to my bedroom, that way I could see if mom or
dad was coming and I could turn the Boob Tube off. Especially liked
DingBat " Flash, flash, flash,,, Red Bank Rena was seen with Blackjack
Blaylock then Shock would grab his snout, beak or what ever. They had a
promo at East Gate Mall, the only one at the time, and advertised " Come
See The Red Headed Bats and the Baby Rattlers, I believe it was around
Halloween. My folks took me out there and I waited in line for about 30
minutes to see the Baby Rattlers,,,Finally It came my turn and they let
me step inside the roped off area to a bird cage about 3 feet tall and 2
foot in diameter covered with a sheet. I was about to go crazy with
excitement, if nothing else I was getting to meet Dr Shock in person. I
stepped up and he slowly pulled the sheet back a little so I could peek
inside, and there they were, 2 baby rattler toys the kind babies shake
that rattle. Bummer, on to the next line, the popular line, Red Headed
Bats ooooo. Thirty minutes or so later, but it seemed like a lifetime,
it was my turn. Nurse Badbody slowly pulled back the sheet so I could
cast my eyes upon 2 baseball bats that had the heads painted Red. I
started laughing and we did a little shopping and then went home. But to
this day and I'm 54 I still remember seeing Dr Shock, Nurse Badbody, the
Red Headed Bats, and baby Rattlers. Damn I miss those days.
David C
Shock Theater
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:14 PM
From: "Baxter Eaves" <captbax@hotmail.com>
Phil,
My name is Baxter Eaves. I managed and then was owner of Chattanooga
Costume Company for several years.
I knew Tommy Reynolds and played several characters on the bumpers of
Shock Theater. Also knew Dan East and the infamous Horrible Holiday
Hills Hargis!
Nurse Badbody was played by Patricia Abney. She attended Central High
School and, at the time, lived on Vincent Road with her mother who was
straight from Germany and her sister.
She worked for me at the costume company off and on and then some for my
Dad, George Eaves, at Eaves Formal Wear.
If you have any questions, I may be able to fill in some blanks.
Tommy started with WTVC channel 9 when the studio was located on Signal
Mountain. He was the programming director for years until a new general
manager, Lady Jane Dowden made the horrendous mistake of letting him go.
Tommy got a position with WDEF and we were able to do the show over
there for a while until the 700 Club bought the time slot. It had been a
desire of Tommy's to get enough episodes in the 'can' so it could be
syndicated. We were just a few short of the minimum when we were shut
down.
Tommy was a wonderful, caring person. I am heartbroken to find both he
and Dan have passed away. Last I knew of Patricia, she was in or around
Nashville.
I think I loved the show as much from a fan perspective as from the
honor it was to work with such incredible talent. I just wish Tommy had
gotten the recognition he so richly deserved.
Thank you for doing this site.
I know Tommy would be thrilled. He was a Shakespearean actor at heart.
It was hard to miss that if you knew him.
Again, thanks!
Baxter (alias Batgorilla, Walter Crankcase, and various unnamed
monsters)
Nurse Badbody
Friday, January 22, 2010 8:19 PM
From: "BS RogerWMartin mail" <rogerwmartin@bellsouth.net>
To: Phil Lea
d r w e b m
a n @ y a h o o . c o m
I don't know why, but this name just popped into my mind recently. I
just barely remember the Shock Theater. I graduated from Central High in
1979. For some reason I want to say the Nurse Badbody was a Central
grad, not from my class of course but a few years earlier. While riding
the school bus home, I think I remember someone say frequently that one
of the houses on the route was where Nurse Badbody lived. I can't swear
to this as it's been many years and I've lost a few brain cells since
then.
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Monday, December 21, 2009 3:04 AM
From: "Bill Russell" <tachclockman@aol.com>
To: d r w e b m a n @ y a h o o . c o m
I remember the "nude" showing on "Shock Theatre" and remember one other
"line" which was prior to what you mentioned: after Dingbat's opening
remark.. Dr. Shock mentioned his being "shocked, for the very first time
on this show!"
Also, I did go to the "Orange Hut" to meet (I really did ) "Red Bank
Rena." Remember Dingbat's incessant cry? "Red Bank Reena, have you ever
seena.."
Shock used to eat there (religiously LOL!) at around 1 A.M. every Sunday
morning, after the show; Dan would go there on occasion. Her real name
was Reena (pronounced: Ren-nay). My family built (and owned) Skateland
on (then) 2 lane hwy. Access Road, down from Dupont and the Dam.
Bob Brandy came in to talk 'advertising' and attempted to jump back onto
the upper guard railing, but missed, landing on his back... his hat and
"red rug" were knocked off from the fall. Other than embarassment, he
was okay! Like you, we watched Shock theatre for the commercials, only.
4 or sometimes 5 would gather for our weekly game of Risk or Monopoly
and ending "play" when Shock Theatre was over.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:02 PM
From: "broach643@aol.com" <broach643@aol.com>
I love you site on Shock Theater and I was wondering if you could send
me the mp3 file of the closing or fix the one on your site since its
down thanks in advance a loyal fan of shock theater.
From: Johnny Stockman
<johnny@motionpictureservices.net>
Subject: the les paul.
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:37 AM
hello phil,
...................I
saw all your dr shock stuff, very cool! i believe my boss has a few
clips of dr shock shows on high 8 or vhs, i'll ask him.. i tried to
resurrect shock theater years ago but couldn't come up with any
financial backing.. i think my friend chris braly who works at wtvc is
trying to do it again now.
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 2:27 PM
From: "Martin.Ellis@dobbins.af.mil" <Martin.Ellis@dobbins.af.mil>
Hey!!!,
I love your sight, it really brings back memories for me. I don’t
remember having a horror host here in Ga. But my Grandmother uncle and
Cousins lived in South Pittsburg TN when I was growing up, and I would
spend summers there. I loved Shock Theater. I have been trying to
research how to start my own show here where I live. I have attached a
photo from when I worked a Haunted House over the last couple of years
and you can see a slight Dr Shock influence in the makeup, and my
walking stick I just plain stole the idea from Dr Shock. Thanks again
for the memories, and please share anything Shock Theater related you
find in the future.
Duane Ellis
Dobbins Fire and Emergency Services
94 MSG/CEF
678-655-4840
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Sunday, September 27, 2009 9:46 AM
From: "Thomas Swafford" <tswaf@copper.net>
Dear Sir,
I am the editor of the newsletter for the Chattanooga Old Time Radio
Club. I am currently working on an article about the horror genre on the
radio. I usually try to dedicate it to someone I have know that has
died. I briefly knew Dan East and wanted to include a picture of him in
the dedication at the last. Do you mind if I use the shot of him you
have posted on your site? I will send you a copy of the newsletter if
you will allow me to use it, and one of Dingbat.
I enjoy the site. I grew up in Pikeville, TNH and was a huge fan of the
show myself.
Thomas Swafford
Ding bat
Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:56 PM
From: "William Mccord" <mccord123@comcast.net>
Hello neighbor I live on benton Pike. came across your info on Dr. Shock
doing reserach on another progect. I may came fil in some of your
questions if you can answer a few of mine. When did Ding Bat die. What
do you know about his death? Please e mail any info on this subject. If
I am right it will answer your unknown bad bodie.
From: Ed Harrison
<therealthing@comcast.net>
Subject: Live Wrestling TV 12 Shows
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:36 PM
Dear Phil,
I just found your site.I really enjoyed your tributes to Bob Brandy &
Dr. Shock.They were two of my favorites when I was growing up as
well.I'm a few years younger than you.I was born in 1963.I grew up in
Chattanooga and I still live here in the Hixson area.
I noticed you had some old wrestling photos under the letter W. I was a
big wrestling fan when I was a kid.I don't watch it anymore,as most of
it is just pure crap now.I remember very well the WDEF tv 12 shows on
Saturdays with Harry Thornton & Nick Gulas.Jackie Fargo was my favorite
wrestler.
I was wondering if you would happen to have any of those old LIVE
WRESTLING TV 12 shows on dvd or VHS by chance??? I've managed to find
several wrestling matches from different arenas that have the Gulas guys
on them,but as far as tv shows I've only found one with Harry Thornton
hosting.It's from June 1980,around the time Harry & Nick retired.If you
have any of the tv 12 shows I would be glad to buy copies from you,or
trade you something that I have on dvd.
Again,I enjoyed your site and I hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks,
Ed Harrison
Dr. Shock
Monday, March 16, 2009 5:12 PM
From: "Ron Taylor" <rtaylor59114@troy.edu>
WOW!
That’s about I can say. I was looking for info on Dr. Shock a few years
ago and there really wasn’t any to be had. Thanks for putting this site
together! I remember Dr. Shock VERY well. I lived in Cleveland until I
was about 6. My sister was 12 years older than me and we would watch Dr.
Shock and Dingbat every Saturday night. My Mother worked at Mearle
Norman and Tommy got his makeup from her. One night I was at work with
my Mom and Tommy came in to replenish his makeup supply and I was just
in complete awe! I couldn’t have been more than 5 at the time. He was
really nice to me and wanted to know all about me and what I was into.
Before he left he bought a stuffed animal, a seal and gave it to me. I
saw him at a Jay Cees haunted house not too long after that and he even
remembered me! I kept that seal until I lost it in a fire when I was 18.
Goodnight Dr. Shock...good night…
DR. SHOCK
Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:29 PM
From: "NICK THOMAS" <landdealer@gmail.com>
ENJOYED THIS SO MUCH. I WAS IN GRADESCHOOL I THINK WHEN HE STARTED THIS,
IT WAS A BIG DEAL TO ME. I AM SUPRISED YOU DON'T MENTION "RED BANK RENA"
!!! I AM SURE YOU REMEMBER HIM TALKING ABOUT HER...SHE WORKED AT "THE
ORANGE HUT" , OWNED BY JACK PICKLE RIP, AS A WAITRESS. I REMEMBER SEEING
DR. SHOCK OUT OF WARDROBE IN THERE AND SHE WAITED ON ME MANY TIMES.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORY JOG I WILL LOOK MORE AT YOUR SITE. ..............
REALLY ENJOYED THIS,
NICK THOMAS
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Friday, November 28, 2008 4:50 PM
From: "The Atkins" <psatkins2007@t-online.de>
Greetings,
Do you know where I could get some old videos of the Dr Shock Show. I
would love to have some of those. Thanks for your help.
Peter Atkins
Dr. Shock
Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:44 PM
From: "J Oliver" <junkbucket06@yahoo.com>
Hey Phil,
I grew up in Cleveland during the 70's and watched every Saturday night
until it went off the air and then waited, hoping it would someday come
back.
About 5 or 6 years ago, I was telling my kids about Dr. Shock and Shock
Theater and did a search, but back then the only thing that came up was
a picture of him and Dingbat. I did some research and sent an email to
the station manager there in Chattanooga and asked if there was any way
I could get copies of the old show, so that I could share that
experience with my kids (and to relive some great memories for myself).
The manager was kind enough to respond, but I was very sad to hear that
"all the tapes in that library were lost many years ago."
What was meant by that....I have no idea. Fire, theft, or maybe the
tapes grew too old and brittle? I even thought that maybe he just told
me that so that he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of copying
any of them for me. Who knows.
So I thought that if I could find and contact Tommy Reynolds, that maybe
he had copies and maybe he would be happy to hear from an old fan and
would make copies for me. I contacted the station in Alabama, but never
heard back from them. That was a little rude! So, reluctently, I gave
up.
I was recently contacted by members of a rock band I played with there
in Cleveland in the early 80's about getting together for a reunion
show. The drummer and I have been emailing back and forth and I
mentioned Dr. Shock to him and that's how I learned that Tommy had
passed on. I tell you, hearing that was a like losing a little piece of
my childhood and with it, the chance of getting my hands on copies of
that show.
So, if you ever hear of a way to get copies, please, please let me know.
Thanks for putting up this page. There's a lot of memories here. I too
remember sitting there watching as the girl with no top on appeared on
the screen. I just sat there, eyes wide open as I said "Whaa...?" That
was funny!
Thanks again!
Jim Langston
junkbucket06@yahoo.com
Bob Brandy
Sunday, August 24, 2008 6:25 PM
From: "Chilhowee Dance & Performing Arts"
<chilhowee.dance@earthlink.net>
Hello, Mr. Lea,
I have been enoying browsing around your websites this afternoon,
especially those dedicated to Dr. Shock and Bob Brandy.
Yes, I was one of those Brownies who were on the BB show. I got to tell
a joke and was rewarded with a box of Moon Pies. A whole box! Pure JOY!
And we got to tell our names and ages and all of the girls talked about
how old they were going to say they were. Back then, it was important to
be 9 1/2 or 9 3/4 (I was 9 3/4).
When Bob, Ingrid, and Rebel came to Athens for a show at the Strand
Theatre, there were so many kids in the streets that traffic was halted
around the courthouse for quite some time. The live portion of the show
was outside; then everyone went inside for the 3 Stooges movie and
Popeye cartoon.
At my office, there have been times that personnel would comment on
personality changes that co-workers might take on, dependent upon whose
office they were in. My office was the "fun" place to be. I started
standing in the doorway between my office and another and would say, "On
the land. In the water. On the land. In the water," all the while
jumping sideways, back and forth between offices.
Remember that Bob Brandy game? It was like BB's version of "Simon Says."
The people who grew up around here knew exactly what I was doing but
others thought I had a loose screw (apropos for a psychology practice)
LOL.
A cousin of mine especially loved the Bob Brandy show and when her 40th
birthday was on the horizon, her sister contacted WTVC to see if they
had any old publicity photos or anything with Bob's photo; he was still
alive and associated with Channel 9 and kindly autographed a photo and
sent it along for the party. Cousin was absolutely thrilled!
On a lighter note, my husband and I still occasionally mention Shock
Theatre and say, "Shock-ck-ck-ck-ck" to one another. And we remember
when Dingbat was kidnapped.
Thanks for bringing back pleasant memories. Oh...and was it you who was
looking for L&N RR model train items? A side note: both of my
grandfathers and both of my husband's grandfathers worked for L&N.
With kind regards,
Brenda Rayburn
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Monday, August 4, 2008 9:04 PM
From: "Westberry, Charles H." <charles.westberry@timken.com>
Wasn't Dingbat paired with another person at after Dr. Shock called
Freaky Fred? I worked at an aluminum plant in Scottsboro, Alabama and
the fellow who played Freaky Fred worked there. I can't remember his
name though.
Do you remember that or am I thinking of another show in the Chattanooga
Market. I do remember Dr. Shock and Dingbat. That was a fun time in the
70's for sure.
Charles Westberry
Columbus, Mississippi
Charles Westberry
Sr Field Engineer
The Timken Company
Mail Code: IGH-05
1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W.
P.O. Box 6927
Canton, OH 44706-0927 U.S.A.
Telephone: (205) 910-6291
Facsimile: (330) 471-7180
charles.westberry@timken.com
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Friday, November 28, 2008 4:50 PM
From: "The Atkins" <psatkins2007@t-online.de>
Do you know where I could get some old videos of the Dr Shock Show.
I would love to have some of those.
Thanks for your help.
Peter Atkins
RE: Dr. Shock
Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:44 PM
From: "J Oliver" <junkbucket06@yahoo.com>
Hey Phil,
I grew up in Cleveland during the 70's and watched every Saturday night
until it went off the air and then waited, hoping it would someday come
back. About 5 or 6 years ago, I was telling my kids about Dr. Shock and
Shock Theater and did a search, but back then the only thing that came
up was a picture of him and Dingbat. I did some research and sent an
email to the station manager there in Chattanooga and asked if there was
any way I could get copies of the old show, so that I could share that
experience with my kids (and to relive some great memories for myself).
The manager was kind enough to respond, but I was very sad to hear that
"all the tapes in that library were lost many years ago." What was meant
by that....I have no idea. Fire, theft, or maybe the tapes grew too old
and brittle? I even thought that maybe he just told me that so that he
wouldn't have to go through the trouble of copying any of them for me.
Who knows. So I thought that if I could find and contact Tommy Reynolds,
that maybe he had copies and maybe he would be happy to hear from an old
fan and would make copies for me. I contacted the station in Alabama,
but never heard back from them. That was a little rude! So, reluctently,
I gave up. I was recently contacted by members of a rock band I played
with there in Cleveland in the early 80's about getting together for a
reunion show. The drummer and I have been emailing back and forth and I
mentioned Dr. Shock to him and that's how I learned that Tommy had
passed on. I tell you, hearing that was a like losing a little piece of
my childhood and with it, the chance of getting my hands on copies of
that show. So, if you ever hear of a way to get copies, please, please
let me know. Thanks for putting up this page. There's a lot of memories
here. I too remember sitting there watching as the girl with no top on
appeared on the screen. I just sat there, eyes wide open as I said "Whaa...?"
That was funny!
Thanks again!
Jim Langston
junkbucket06@yahoo.com
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Monday, August 4, 2008 2:28 PM
From: "Rob Bratcher" <RobBratcher@BURKEMILLS.com>
Thanks for the memories from Shock Theatere. I lived in Rome Ga and we
got it every Saturday night. It was such a thrill to set up on Saturday
Night and watch DR. Shock!
It was good seeing the picture.
Thanks
Rob
Email from
drwebman.com/dr_shock
Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:10 AM
From: "mdburns@austin.rr.com" <mdburns@austin.rr.com>
Hi Phil,
I love your Tribute to Shock Theater! I spent summer vacations with my
dad (and grandparents) in Athens, TN. Shock Theater was a weekly ritual
then, and is among my favorite memories now. Seeing the pictures and
hearing the audio took me right back to my dad’s living room. Thanks for
the happy stroll down memory lane! :)
Marci Burns
Austin, TX
From: "Chad Curtis" <ccurtis@allisonsigns.com>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:26:51 -0500
Hi, Phil,
"Mom, can I stay up and watch Shock Theatre?"
I can remember asking this question over and over! I grew up in Tracy
City, TN and watched Shock Theatre when my Mom would let me stay up
late. Unfortunately, I don't really remember any of the movies. Dr.
Shock and Dingbat were the stars and probably the only things worth
remembering anyway. Something about Shock's skull head cane was cool. I
wish I had one of those!
As I think of Shock Theatre I become nostalgic and am reminded of
simpler times. I think that's what Shock Theatre was all about anyway.
It was about having fun and being with family. Heaven knows we need more
of that today!
R.I.P. Mr. Reynolds!
God Bless,
Chad Curtis
Gallatin, TN
(see attachment...Here is a copy of the original Shock Theatre logo!!)
From: "SQ" <sbquillian@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:38:33 -0400
A friend who grew up in Cleveland, TN (didn't know him then) (I grew up
in Chatt.) sent me a link to your site awhile back. I knew I had an
autograph picture of Dr. Shock and Dingbat somewhere--looked everywhere.
I
didn't find it until today when I was looking for something else.
Obviously,
I was a big fan. Watched every Saturday (?) night.
Would you like to post the picture on your site? If you do, I'll scan
it in at work and send it. Love your site!
Suzanne Quillian
From:
"Jeffery Johnson" <smokeyj722@msn.com>
Subject: Dr. Shock
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:57:42 +0000
I loved Dr. Shock when I was a kid. I actually won a $25 savings bond
by drawing a character from Lake Winnepesaka called L.W. It was
somebody dressed in a big racoon suit wearing overalls.
Jeff Johnson
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:50:34 -0500
From: "Angie Beal" <abeal@mail.newschannel9.com>
Subject: dr shock/shock theater
Hi,
I work in the marketing department at WTVC NewsChannel 9.
I noticed on your website you have a page for Dr. Shock. And on the
page,
you have pictures and even sound bites.
WTVC is in it's 50th year and we are doing a special program.
I was hoping that you would have any video of Shock Theater or could
send me any kind of pictures.
When WTVC moved, the station lost most of it's video and pictures in a
flood when the storage facility was damaged.
If you could help me, I would greatly appreciate it.
If you have any further information, perhaps some you know has video or
pictures? Please have them contact me.
Thanks so much,
Angie Beal
Marketing WTVC NewsChannel 9
Angie Beal
Marketing and Promotions
WTVC NewsChannel 9
757-7356
fax 757-7454
From: "Bob
Rothwell" <ustranga@webtv.net>
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:40:12 -0500
Subject: DR. SHOCK MEMORIES
Hi Phil,
Since we just lost Tom Reynolds,I thought I would share some of my
memories of Dr. Shock and Ding Bat. In 1997 I wrote an article on the
history of Chattanooga tv horror hosts. It was published in the 1998
Scary Monsters Magazine yearbook.The following excerpts were taken from
that article.
I was not allowed to watch Shock Theater in the early days because my
parents felt I was too young to stay up past 11pm on Saturday night.
Ironically,I saw Dr. Shock in person long before I watched him on tv.
In 1972 Dr Shock made a personal appearance at Fairview elementary
school.
Fairview is near my hometown of Decatur Tn.,and I was in Kindergarten
at the elementary school in 1972. My mom took me to see Dr. Shock at
Fairview.. When I found Dr. Shock,he was sitting in a folding chair in
the back of a dark classroom. I remember being surrounded by a group of
children and parents,and slowly we advanced towards the motionless Dr.
Shock. I recall the kid in front of getting close enough to touch him
and at that moment Dr. Shock erupted from his chair! Shock let out a
blood curdling scream and children scattered in all directions. Dr.
Shock chased all of us around the room. Being chased by Dr. Shock was
an unforgettable experience. Dr. Shock's first visit had gone so well
that
he was invited back to Fairview a few months later. I missed his second
visit but I heard that some kid threw milk all over Shock and ruined
his costume.
The article is much longer and contains a few more Dr. Shock stories
but this the is best one I have. Thank You-Bob Rothwell.
http://community.webtv.net/ustranga/SUPERUNUSUALTHEATER
Reader's comments from the WTVC
Website. (I don't restrict characters like they do!)
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I really hate to hear this about Dr Shock. I loved that show and I
created a web site a couple of years ago as a tribute to the show, the
players and us fans. I regret I was never able to thank Mr. Reynolds in
person for all the good times he and DINGBAT gave to me and so many
others. RIP SHOCK. God bless you, your family and your many fans. I ask
all who have STORIES or PHOTOS or VIDEOS or AUDIO of SHOCK THEATER to
email them to me and I'll post them on the website. Thanks to all who
have called me and have submitted their stories, photos and more to my
website. Phil Lea Benton TN NOTE G00GLE Dr Shock and Phil Lea. Maybe you
can find my site as WTVC won't let me post the addy.
Philip Lea - Jan 24, 2008 10:39:16 PM
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I'm really ticked at WTVC. I've spent an hour attempting to post a
message with the addy of my Dr Shock tribute website, but it keeps being
kicked out. Phil Lea
Phil Lea - Jan 24, 2008 10:35:51 PM
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I met Dr Shock at Zayres many many years ago And how I hated the opening
of the show when a woman would give off a blood curdling scream I still
get chills thinking of those saturday nights with the lights off and
watching him and Dingbat I will miss you my goulish friend RIP
Richard Gibson - Jan 24, 2008 07:13:36 PM
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I actually met Mr. Reynolds when I worked at Holiday Bowl. He was a very
nice man. Those were the good old days. Rest in Peace, Dr. Shock.
Martha Mercer Whitlock - Jan 24, 2008 03:04:47 PM
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I'll never forget all the hilarious nicknames Dr. Shock and Dingbat used
for local dignitaries, places, events. Their ongoing riffs on Girls
Purgatory School were priceless.
Pat Charles - Jan 24, 2008 01:35:14 PM
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Thanks for the wonderful memories of laughter and fear. I have often
fondly remembered getting to stay up late with my cousins to watch Dr
Shock. Cannot remember a single movie. But I have never forgotten Dr
Shock and DingBat!
Wendell Haynes - Jan 24, 2008 12:52:41 PM
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My Mother, my son, Brett, and I were in Eastgate Shopping Mall one day
when Dr. Shock and Dingbat approached us. My Mother knew him personally
and he lowered Dingbat down to my son's level. Brett immediately
"punched" Dingbat out of fright. We apologized of course and still laugh
about it. Dr. Shock is a good memory of those days. May he rest with our
Lord.
Diane Williams - Jan 24, 2008 12:41:43 PM
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I actually worked with Tom when he worked at Channel 19 in Huntsville
but didnt realize early on that he was Dr Shock. I was visiting him one
day and he got up from his desk to go get something and there was a
picture cube on his desk which I started looking at and flipping. Up
pops a picture of Dr Shock. Tom walks in and sits down and I look at the
cube and look at Tom and I say you are Dr Shock and he says in his deep
voice Yes I am DrS Shock and perhaps you know my friend Ding Bat I
almost died hadnt thought of that show in years. He laughed and laughed.
What a great memory one of the few events I remember from my childhood
going to my grandparents and watching Shock Theater on their 10 channel
cable service. Tom was a very nice man and a true professional who will
be missed.
Craig Dunn - Jan 24, 2008 11:48:16 AM
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I would wait up on my dad to get home from work so we could watch Shock
Theatre together. What a great childhood memory. RIP, Dr. Shock. Thanks
for the memories.
rj - Jan 24, 2008 09:24:13 AM
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My family talks alot about those bygone days. All the fun stuff we used
to do and the things we remember. Dr. Shock and Dingbat were at the top
of our list. We had a little 13 inch black and white television in our
bedroom and were allowed to stay up and watch Dr. Shock. I never grew
tired of him whacking Dingbat off his perch! What wonderful memories of
way simpler and better times this brings back to me. Rest in peace Dr.
your work here is done.
Lisa in Michigan - Jan 24, 2008 08:56:52 AM
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I remember Dr Shock from 1975. On one show they had a guy from the
LongHorn Rodeo named Hub Hubble with a big cowboy hat on. Dingbat asked
him Is that a Hub Cap you are wearing? I fell in the floor laughing so
hard. They were great together and always had something to say about Red
Bank. You will be missed!
David Cate - Jan 24, 2008 08:05:46 AM
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The only time I was allowed to stay up late, even had my name announced
on the show once when he had a Halloween contest to give away costumes
on the show at breaks.
Jerry Bridges - Jan 24, 2008 07:12:26 AM
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I remember trying to stay up late with my mother to see Dr Shock and
Dingbat It is a memory I will never forget Rest in Peace
R Bentley - Jan 24, 2008 07:01:48 AM
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What a great time it was, when the 'scariest' thing on tv was Shock
Theater. My mom and I were regular viewers. The banter of Dr. Shock and
Dingbat were always the best part of the show. Thanks for the memories.
Sue B - Jan 24, 2008 06:53:46 AM
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I always watched Dr. Shock and Dingbat every weekend. If you wanted to
see a Horrow movie or a Science Fiction flick, I would make an
appointment with the doctor. I did not know his real name until now but
I have seen him as a news forecaster on WTVC also. The theme for Shock
Theater was Black Sabbath by the group of the same name, I thought you
might want to know. I will miss him, he was one of a kind.
Bill Sudderth - Jan 24, 2008 02:02:14 AM
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Having grown up in Red Bank, I was always wanting to hear the latest
about Red Bank Reena at the Orange Hut. From the opening theme of Black
Sabbath to the always hilarous Ding Bat and his banter with the Dr., I
was always laughing. I watched every week and have always felt a loss
since it went off the air. We'll miss you Doctor!
Greg Whitehead - Jan 23, 2008 06:15:07 PM
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That is so sad to hear. I was actually a "SHOCKETTE" on his show and tap
danced with 3 other girls. It was so much fun. I wish I could get copies
of the old videos but can't seem to find any! May he rest in peace!
Rhonda Majoras - Jan 23, 2008 06:13:22 PM
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Hello from Gatlinburg, TN. My mom would pop some popcorn on the stove
with one of those shake things. What a memory. Go rest high on that
mountain Dr. Shock.
Curtis Trotter - Jan 23, 2008 05:48:10 PM
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This has brought back a lot of fond memories from a much simpler time. I
was in high school back then and often wondered who nurse badbody really
was. Too bad we cannot return to those days.
Tim - Jan 23, 2008 05:16:20 PM
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Some of my friends and I were actually on Shock Theatre once as special
guests of Dr Shock. Mr Reynolds was a very nice man and brought a lot of
joy and laughter to folks in this area. Thanks for all the happy
memories, Doc. RIP
From: "rexomix" <rexomix@centurytel.net>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:27:26 -0500
YOU KNOW SHOCK THEATER WAS VIDEO
TAPE.
AND THE FIRST DING BAT WAS STOLE.SO I THINK HE STILL OUT THEIR.
AND IT WAS NURSE BADBODY. I LOVE DR.SHOCK,DINGBAT,NURSE BADBODY
AND STILL DO I LOVE TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT NOW DAYS!!
MY NAME IS REXO AND I THINK YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB!!
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:20:42
-0700 (PDT)
From: "David Brant"
Subject: Dr. Shock
Hi, Phil! Great site!
I worked for WDEF when Tommy and Dan did "Dr. Shock" there in
the late 1970's, as a Videotape operator, a Master Control
Operator, and my favorite, as Audio Operator for "Dr. Shock".
We recorded the "wraparounds" that were aired between movie
segments each week on quadruplex videotape. This tape was
re-used each week, so it is doubtful that any of it still
exists. Unless Tommy or someone else dubbed it to U-Matic
videotape, there may be no copies out there. The show ended
several years before home videotape was commonly available.
That part of my TV work is my favorite, not only because we were
making classic TV, but because Tommy and Dan were such fun to
work with. I was at a personal appearance with then at
Eastgate, and people were even asking ME for my autograph!
David Brant
Former Engineering Supervisor - WDEF-AM/FM/TV (1976 - 1980)
From:
Skipayers1@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:27:45 EDT
Subject: I was a Teenage Shock Theater Fan!
Hi,
Great site! Shock and the gang had sort of a cult following at my Jr.
High and HS in Boaz, AL back in the day. We seldom missed an episode and
goofed on Shock and Dingbat constantly. "Count Floyd" as played by Joe
Flaherty on the old SCTV series sort of reminded me of Dr. Shock (just
not as funny).
Coincidentally, years later, a young lady worked in our office who
remembered Dr. Shock. When she was a little girl, she had lived at the
same apartment complex in Ringgold, GA where Tommy Reynolds lived at the
time. She said she was really afraid of him because she thought he was
really like the Shock character!
Anyway, thanks for the site. Now I can show my sons what I've been
laughing about all these years.
Skip Ayers
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:26:48
-0600
From: "Greg and Ginger Keeling" <fandral@charter.net>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Great work putting this stuff together! I lived in Cleveland, TN for two
very memory packed years, 1973 and 1974. Great memories of Dr. Shock and
Ding-Bat! My dad would imitate them and we sometimes watched together.
We were watching Brides of Blood that same night!!! My dad and I looked
at each other, and then he said, "Well, that's something you don't see
every night!" Or some such...I remember thinking he handled it pretty
well to be sitting there watching with me and, I think, my younger
brother. We were 13 and 12 respectively and from strong Southern Baptist
Christian background.
Another memory that has stuck with me over the years is of a joke
Ding-Bat told (Dr. Shock was usually the straight man). I do not
remember the set-up, but it was about car problems Ding-Bat was having
or something. After going on about how terrible a time he was having and
what bad shape the car was in, Ding-Bat said, "Yeah, the thermostat
won't therm, the carburetor won't carb, and the pistons won't...(Dr.
Shock goes nuts)...work either!" Ding-Bat took one heck of a beating
from Dr. Shock's ole skull cane for that one! My dad and I were watching
then too, and I thought he would bust a gut laughing! We laughed until
we were both crying!
Thanks for the website. Great job, and I will check back to see if there
is any progress toward locating Mr. Reynolds. He needs to know what
great memories we have of his work and of the lasting contributions he
has made to our culture and lives!
Greg Keeling
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:55:50
-0800 (PST)
From: Randy
Subject: Dr. Shock Memories
Hey Phil,
What a great tribute, very much appreciated. I grew up in Collegedale,
just outside of Chattanooga, in the 70's. One of the TV freedoms my
parents extended to my sisters, visiting friends and I was allowing us
to stay up on Saturday night to watch those low-budget movies, hosted by
Shock and Dingbat. "Flash, flash, flash. Forecast is high today, low
tonight, high tomorrow, with lots of relative humidity!" Gotta love it.
One of the features of that show was that they used the title cut from
Black Sabbath as a bumper tune. This was especially of great, forbidden
intrigue to me. What great memories.
Thanks for the website,
Randy
From: LBTTOY@aol.com
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:01:48 EST
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Hello there Dingbat fan. I dont know who told you that Dingbat 'died' in
a fire. They were very mistaken.
Dingbat goes out occasionally but really isnt much into socializing. I
started hanging with her (yes her) about three years ago. We went
camping last summer. It was great. I didnt have any bug bites. Watchout,
Dingbat is getting ready to come out when the weather is better.
Batsitter
Dr. Shock and Dingbat
December 20, 2006 - 7:37PM
(Taken from WTVC's website)
Throughout the early 1970's,
long before Elvira came along, a standard Saturday staple on WTVC was
Shock Theatre featuring Dr. Shock and his sidekick, Dingbat.
During commercial breaks, Dr. Shock and Dingbat engaged each other in
humorous and foolish repertoire, often about Nurse Goodbody.
The baby boomers among us usually could care less what the movie was. We
hung around just to see the commercial breaks, and many Saturday night
dates ended in the living room in the company of Dr. Shock and Dingbat.
Dr. Shock was played by then-Program Director Tommy Reynolds. Dingbat
was the creation of then-WTVC Artist Dan East. Both moved on to other
careers, which ended the reign of Shock Theatre.
But the cry of Dingbat's "FLASH, FLASH, FLASH!" with a breaking tidbit
of humorous news.... will never fade from the memories of many long-time
WTVC viewers.
From: RedHand205@aol.com
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:01:46 EST
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
CC: RedHand205@aol.com
Sir:
I just wanted to say that I THOROUGHLY enjoyed your website. I too grew
up in the late 60s & 70s and I remember well sitting up late on Saturday
nights, drinking RC Cola & watching Shock Theatre. Here in North Georgia
we had the luxury of receiving television broadcasts from Atlanta AND
Chattanooga. In fact the Chattanooga stations 'came in' better when the
antenna outside was turned just right. In fact, I remember the movie
where the native girl lost her top. I'd wondered whatever happened to
Dr. Shock & Dingbat. They live in my memory now along with Bob Brandy &
Rebel, Miss Marsha in Romper Room, and Officer Don (WSB in Atlanta).
Your site is super-nostalgic.
Keep up the good work!
From: "Bob Rothwell" <ustranga@webtv.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:00:44 -0400
Subject: Re: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Hi Phil,
I'm from Decatur. I use to shop at Tape City quite a bit back in the
'80's. I talked to you several times. I was a teenager back then and I
didn't think you would remember me.-Bob
http://community.webtv.net/ustranga/SUPERUNUSUALTHEATER
From: "Bob Rothwell" <ustranga@webtv.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:00:43 -0400
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Hi Phil,
Thanks for putting up my photos.
The mystery puppets are Minnie Squirrel (the one whispering in Dan
East's ear),
the rabbit is GPS football team coach Willie Jack Rabbit,
the dog is Roger Mutt the news hound.
The Ding Bat in the photo does appear to be red, but it's the ch 12 era
Ding Bat
which was orange with red hair.
Dan made several different Ding Bat puppets the ones used on ch 9 were
green with orange hair.-Bob
http://community.webtv.net/ustranga/SUPERUNUSUALTHEATER
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 18:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: "stephen helmes" <drshock111@yahoo.com>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
To: drwebman@yahoo.com
Hello.
I'm sorry, but I don't have any videos, pictures or news clips on Dr Shock. I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone on this matter. In fact, that is how I found your web site; looking for anything to do with Shock Theatre.
I was just a little fellow when it was on the air, but we watched it every Saturday night. It was my grandmother's rule; if me and my brother stayed the weekend with her, we had to watch Shock Theatre.
I loved the show, but I was so young, I only remember one movie (by name) that I saw on it. It was called, "Stanley". It was, like you said, a bad "B" flick about an Indian, nature lover, who's best friend was a rattle snake, named Stanley. He had hundreds of snakes, but Stanley is the only one he'd let run, (or slither) free.
There were bad guys in this movie trying to damage the forest, or something like that, and our Indian, (Crocodile Hunter of the 70's) took them out one by one, letting Stanley and a few of his other
poisonous babies do the work.
Anyway, I won't bore you with the rest of that story. I just wanted to tell you that I admire your site and hope you find more on our forgotten
heroes, Nurse Badbody, Dr Shock and the (king of the silver screen) Ding Bat. If I find anymore on this project, I will send it to you. Please do the same for me, OK? My e-mail address is drshock111@yahoo.com NO JUNK MAIL PLEASE. I love hearing from my friends and I'd love to receive some more Dr Shock info, but I'm not into standard jokes and stuff.
By the way; in the later Shock Theatre shows, if I remember right, they took Ding Bat off and replaced him with another puppet. I can't remember what sort of creature it was or it's name. Do you remember that?
Hope to hear from ya.
Steve
From: "Richard Lee Richter
Jr" <revrichter@chartertn.net>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:52 -0400
I moved to Tennessee in 1975 as a 12 year old. I loved Shock Theater!
There were actually two dingbats. One was there forever and then all of
the
sudden there was a different one. His colors were darker and his
features
were close, but different than the original. There was another puppet,
too.
His name was the honorable congressman Wilbur J. Ripsnort. He was a mule
of
similar size and look to dingbat. I also remember they always talked
about "Black Jack Blalock."
I enjoyed your site and just thought I would send you what I remember.
PEACE,
Richard
LIGHTHOUSE: a united methodist fellowship www.thelighthouselife.com
From: "Bob Rothwell" <ustranga@webtv.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:41:31 -0400
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Hi Phil,
My name is Bob Rothwell and I have been collecting information on Dr.
Shock & Ding bat for years. Finding your web site has been a real treat
for me as I have been thinking about starting my own Dr. Shock web site
for quite some time. I have the newspaper article you mentioned as well
as a photo I got from Dr. Shock at a public appearance. I also have
several newspaper clippings and a tee shirt design I made. I will be
happy to send you photocopies of everything I have. I have also complied
an extensive but only partially complete list of all the films shown on
shock theater. and their dates of transmission. I wrote an article On
Chattanooga area horror hosts that was published in the 1997 monster
memories Scary Monsters yearbook. I'm sorry I don't have any extra
copies of that or I would send you one But I can send you a photocopy of
the article if you want. You might also be interested to know that I
have been trying to start a horror host show in this area for quite some
time. I did a pilot episode which aired on WTNB tv in Cleveland in Oct.
2000. Below is a link to my web site. I've really enjoyed looking at
your site and I look forward to hearing from you.-Bob Rothwell
http://community.webtv.net/ustranga/SUPERUNUSUALTHEATER
From: "Lisa Chisholm" <tnweasel@comcast.net>
Subject: Dr. Shock!!
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:15:43 +0000
My sister and I were laughing this morning about Dr. Shock....we love to
reminisce about the 'old' way of doing things....Dr. Shock was one of
our favorites...our favorite scary movie on Shock Theater was definitely
Gargoyles...I looked for that earlier today too and it seems that copies
are selling for a small fortune!! cult classic I suppose...my favorite
Dingbat moments were when Dr. Shock would whack him with his stick and
knock Dingbat off the pole!! I wish my girls could see those old
programs...technology isn't always so great.
FYI....my sister and I also talk about Google?? I think it is...peanut
butter spread that no one but us seems to remember...Google was a big
red dot shaped guy with yellow legs and arms and had eyes all around his
head...to the best of my memory...
thanks for the memories!!
--
Lisa Chisholm
629 St Marys Ave Monroe, MI 48162
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006
09:52:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Dr. Shock!!
To: "Lisa Chisholm" <tnweasel@comcast.net>
Hi Lisa,
I'll put your email on my site.
Is this "him"???
KOOGLE.
Thanks for writing.
(How / Why did you get in MI??)
Phil
In 1970
Koogle Spread
was launched.
From: "Lisa Chisholm" <tnweasel@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Dr. Shock!!
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:04:07 +0000
that's him...though I
have to say my memory when I was a child is a little different...I guess
that's age for you. Michigan....my husband is from Ohio...I am
originally from Tracy City...in Grundy County...about fifty miles west
of Chattanooga...over Monteagle Mountain...anyway...I finished college
in Chattanooga...taught for a while at Brainerd High School and at
Whitwell High School and my husband decided he was ready to come 'home'.
So here we are ...been here for several years and LOVE it. It's cold
where we are and we get FEET of snow every winter. We are about forty
miles south of Detroit. This area is very rural...lots of farms....and a
great place to raise our girls. Our son still lives in the South...Ft.
Benning, Georgia as a matter of fact. He came home from Iraq in late
February. There are definitely some Southern things I miss....sweet tea,
banana popsicles, Sundrop, McKay's bookstore in Chattanooga, ...I am a
nostalgia nut. I have been looking for some time for toys we used to
play with as kids.....My brother John and I had been at this for about
the last two years....to my neverending grief...John was killed in early
March of this year...he was murdered by a drunk driver in Manchester,
Tennessee....please, forgive my moment of soap box...but not only was
the driver more than three times the legal limit drunk, he was also an
illegal immigrant from Mexico.....the list of wrongs committed by this
man go on forever it seems....at any rate, now that I have worked
through some of my grief, I am once again on the quest that John and I
began....and it's fun, though a little sad, to remember. thanks for
making me smile today...keep in touch...it's always nice to hear from
people at home.
--
Lisa Chisholm
629 St Marys Ave Monroe, MI 48162
734.243.1788
From: "Michael Williams" <Michael.Williams@pattersondental.com>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:27:42 -0500
Phil,
Has no one found Tom Reynolds as of today?
Thanks for your website.
I have for years told my kids of Dr. Shock. I constantly use the internet for everything and it never hit me to search Dr. Shock. I figured I was the only person that cared. It appears via several websites, I am not.
Mike Williams
Patterson Dental Office Design and Equipment
Nashville, TN
615-417-1926
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Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 18:07:07 EDT
Subject: Re: dingbat
Yes I like to do things for Halloween and last year I wanted to do Dr.
Shock because like you I was a big fan when I was a kid , and I couldnt
find any one to make the puppet . So one night when I was searching the
web I came across this ladies web sight who does this kind of thing and
I contacted her and she did it . O by the way great web site. I have
done some trying to track down the original puppet but with no luck .
There were several of them that Mr East made .There was a great story in
the new free press weekend edition back in 76 or 77 i cant remember
which. A guy that i work with and I tried all one night to track down Mr
Reynolds also and either couldnt find him or could not get him to tell
us that he was in fact the guy who played Shock .
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From: "Ritchie Quick" <quick6900@comcast.net>
Subject: Email from drwebman.com/dr_shock
Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 14:24:13 -0400
Hi Phil. I also remember Shock Theater with affection as a part of my childhood. My cousins would "spend the night" on the weekends and we'd stay up watching Shock Theater together. Back then you had to pop your popcorn on the stove, and i associate that memory with staying up watching Dr. Shock and Dingbat. A website of popculture says that Tommy Reynolds went back to his home town of Hunstsville and went to work for station WHNT -TV 19. Do you remember some other puppets they added toward the end of the show? a female Dingbat and a corrupt southern politician, was it Congressman Wilbur Ripsnort? I think that was it. Nice to know my cousins and i aren't they only one who remembers.
Regards.
Rithcie Quick
___________________________________________________________________________
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 10:18:13 -0400
From: paoguy118@aol.com
Subject: Dr.Shock
Gosh, I loved that show! Nobody in Chattanooga was sacred. They even busted on Tennessee Temple, a local fundamentalist Baptist college, and its founder Lee Roberson.
My Dad went to school there at the time and the folks there were so outraged when Dingbat said that "practice for the Tennessee Temple streaking
team had been called off." I laughed until I cried.
It was tough because I only got to watch the show if I assured my parents that I could watch it without falling asleep in church the next day. You can be sure I kept my eyes open.
Thanks.
--Lee
Tikrit,Iraq
From: "John Daugherty" <tjohn@wingnet.net>
Subject: Re: Dr Shock & Dingbat
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:58:05 -0500
I surfed around, but all I could
find was the same photo you already have. Some of the sites say Nurse
Goodbody, some say Nurse Badbody. I believe it was Badbody (in parody of
Hee Haw's Nurse Goodbody).
Yes, the song played.
I went to the station one night with some friends one summer and watched
them broadcast Shock Theater in '71 or '72, seated in an observation
booth behind glass (my memory is vague. I can recall seeing the main
camera room they used, and was surprised to see that the set for the
news was made of painted plywood).
I remember the banana man well, his act was always the same, I wonder if
it was a video they made and showed over and over. I always liked it
when he linked all the boxes and sat in the first one and it moved out
like a train.
Item: SHOCK THEATER, Dr. Shock and Dingbat from Chattanooga (7581734437)
Hello,
I don't know if there's really anything to it, but I thought I'd let you know of a post made over a year ago on a message board called Pulp Culture. The subject is Dingbat/Shock Theatre. The web page address is
http://home.hiwaay.net/~tfharris/pulpculture/advmessage/horror/11.shtml
Like I said, there's probably nothing to it, but I thought I'd pass it along, just in case. Please, let me know if you ever find anything on Shock Theater. I remember it fondly from when I was a kid and my family would go for weekend visits to my grandparents in Ft. Payne, Alabama.
Thanks,
Colin Garrett
1626 South Union Ave.
Ozark, AL 36360
http://home.hiwaay.net/~tfharris/pulpculture/advmessage/horror/11.shtml
Subject: DINGBAT/SHOCK THEATRE
Posted by the batsitter
On Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 15:03:33
Message:
I HAVE DINGBAT! HE IS BEING HELD WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION. HE WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO SEE HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF A PLACE (SITE) TO POST PICTURES OF HIS HOBBIES AND TRAVELS.
THE BATSITTER (antiquejhawk@aol.com)
My friend, John Daugherty emailed me:
......... I went to the station
one night with some friends one summer and watched them broadcast Shock Theater
in '71 or '72, seated in an observation booth behind glass (my memory is
vague. I can recall seeing the main camera room they used, and was surprised to
see that the set for the news was made of painted plywood).
Date:Tue, 03 Jan 2006 09:55:16 -0500
From:"Richard Simms" <Richard@ChooChooFishing.com>
Subject:Re: FW: DINGBAT
Mr. Lea:
It is my understanding that the Dingbat puppet was in the possession of the
original puppeteer (now deceased) when it was destroyed in a house fire.
There is no video available of the program that I'm aware of it.
It was produced before that days when TV stations regularly recorded their programs.
Richard Simms
WTVC-TV NewsChannel 9
Subject: Re: "About Us" link
From:claire.aiello@whnt19.com
Date:Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:49:02 -0600
Phil,
Thank you for the article. Wild!
I asked around, and Tom Reynolds is retired. I've been here for 5 years,
so he's been retired at least that long.
That's all I know...
Claire K. Aiello
Internet Content Manager, WHNT
www.whnt.com
(256) 535-9241
claire.aiello@whnt.com
From: "Greg Hood" <hoodwink@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Dr Shock
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 19:28:16 -0600
Hi Phil! Great page, I love your story about the topless scene, lol. I also find it interesting and sad that the voice and creator of DingBat has passed away. DingBat "died" in a house fire?!? Darn, that is very unfortunate. If it's possible to find Tommy for an autograph, or better yet a video-taped interview, that would be great! I will see what I can do also to track him down. If you don't mind, please send all future emails to greghood@gmail.com that is my primary address. Hope to hear from you soon!
-Greg
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