Mr. Lobo

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Mr. Lobo is the innovative horror host of the nationally syndicated television series Cinema Insomnia(Duran 2005, p.8-9). The second syndicated season of the show had 28 episodes and the 2007 season will reportedly include another thirteen - including an annual Halloween spectacular. The show has aired weekly on 30 broadcast stations including KXTV ABC News10 (Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, California), KTEH 54 (San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco)(Stanley 2007, p. 198), KEJB 43 (Louisiana), WOTH (Cincinnati), and WAOH (Cleveland)(Duran 2005, p.8-9). It also is shown on hundreds of cable systems(Stanley 2007 , p. 198) via MaVTV(national), MATA14 (Wisconsin), Cox 71 (Virginia) and Cox 99 (Indiana). It's delivered to independent stations via various outlets PMI, Access Media Group, White Springs TV and the now defunct UATV network(Duran 2005). Several episodes are also available for download on the Internet via BitTorrent and other sources. The 2006 Cinema Insomnia Halloween Special was delivered to 45 Million households. Mr. Lobo is among the most well known and active horror hosts of the 2000's. The television presenter also makes numerous live appearances at conventions like Wondercon in SF and Screamfest in Florida. He also takes part in live film shows at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, the Parkway Theater in Oakland and others.

Typically, Mr. Lobo opens each show promising to screen a well-known science fiction classic (such as Alien or The Creature from the Black Lagoon); however budgetary limitations, acts of God or other circumstances inevitably force him to show a much lower quality movie (such as Starcrash or Santa Claus Conquers The Martians).

"CREATURE-This was supposed to be "ALIEN",but they only had enough money in their budget to get the poster and the TV shirt" (Baker 2005, p. 22)

Unlike the various hosts and robots of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Mr. Lobo does not appear while the movie is playing; instead he appears in brief viginettes in between segments of the movie. Also appearing are items such as fake commercials (such as one for "Rad Abrams - Skateboard Attorrney"), old movie trailers, classic commercials and footage and interviews shot at science fiction conventions and film festivals in the Northern California area (the show is produced in Sacramento).

Mr. Lobo always appears on screen in a suit and tie and is often accompanied by "Miss Mittens", a houseplant with which he often has one-sided conversations..


[edit] References

  • Stanley, J (2007). "I WAS A TV HORROR HOST", Creatures At Large Press.
  • Baker, D (2005). "Who Is the Best Horror Host In the World?", Monster News, Issue 12.
  • Duran, C (2005). "Cinema Insomnia Goes Coast To Coast", Monster News, Issue 12.