“I LIKE ROLAND” SHOCK THEATER PHILA. TV BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$140.40 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
Value Code:
F - $25 to $100 Help Icon
Item Description
3.5” button for character in long black undertaker’s coat portrayed by John Zacherle on WCAU-TV Channel 10 as host of “Shock Theater” from Oct. 7, 1957 to Sep. 13, 1958. See following matching button referencing Roland’s lab assistant with the text “Where’s Igor?” Dick Clark supposedly gave Zacherle the nickname “The Cool Ghoul.” In 1958, Zacherle cut “Dinner With Drac” for Cameo Records and moved to NYC television where his shows included the 1960s Chiller Theater in New York on WPIX. This button has a few tiny gray dots at left and right sides of the yellow panel but still displays Fine and with full gloss. Scarce.
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