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Jerry G. Bishop (August 3, 1936 – September 15, 2013) was a radio and television personality who is known for being Chicago's original "Svengoolie", and for his award-winning twelve-year stint on Sun-Up San Diego.
Jerry G. Bishop, as the original Svengoolie on Chicago's horror-movie showcase SCREAMING YELLOW THEATER (1970-73), sings a parody version of "Button Up Your ...
Jun 12, 2007 · Jerry G. Bishop, as the original Svengoolie on Chicago's horror-movie showcase SCREAMING YELLOW THEATER (1970-73), sings a parody version of "Don't Mess Around With Jim" in this Svengoolie...
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Sep 17, 2013 · In a more than 40-year career as radio and TV host, Jerry G. Bishop won three Emmys and toured with the Beatles, but he may be best remembered as the original Svengoolie.
The show debuted on September 18, 1970 on WFLD (channel 32) and ran on the station until September 7, 1973. Svengoolie was played then by Jerry G. Bishop. In later seasons, Rich Koz – a fan who sent in sketch ideas – became a show writer.
Sep 17, 2013 · Jerry Bishop, the man who originated the long-running “Svengoolie” character on WFLD-TV, died Sunday. Robert Feder has a post on his website with tributes from Bob Sirott and Rich Koz, who...
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Bishop, whose real name was Jerry Ghan, died Sunday in San Diego at the age of 77. A staple of television since the 1950’s, Bishop offered a contemporary take (for the 1970’s, at least) on the horror-movie host.
