Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi (2009)
For northeast Ohioans who grew up in this area in the 1960s, the new TV production Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi is an entertaining blast from the past. Ernie Anderson, who played Cleveland's counter-culture media celebrity Ghoulardi, hosted WJW-TV's late-night horror movies from 1963 to 1966 and was an incredible influence locally. The one-hour production premiered on Western Reserve PBS in 2009. It earned two Emmy Awards, for directing and editing for producer Phil Hoffman. Turn Blue is the work of award-winning producer/director Phil Hoffman, Ed.D., who also teaches radio and television courses at The University of Akron. It is the latest in a series of local history productions that Hoffman has created in cooperation with Western Reserve Public Media. The program has also aired on WGTE Public Media in Northeast Ohio.
Cast
- Ernie Anderson - Ghoulardi, Himself
- Chuck Schodowski - Himself
- Rich Heldenfels - Himself
- Tom Feran - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi about?
- For northeast Ohioans who grew up in this area in the 1960s, the new TV production Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi is an entertaining blast from the past. Ernie Anderson, who played Cleveland's counter-culture media celebrity Ghoulardi, hosted WJW-TV's late-night horror movies from 1963 to 1966 and was an incredible influence locally. The one-hour production premiered on Western Reserve PBS in 2009. It earned two Emmy Awards, for directing and editing for producer Phil Hoffman. Turn Blue is the work of award-winning producer/director Phil Hoffman, Ed.D., who also teaches radio and television courses at The University of Akron. It is the latest in a series of local history productions that Hoffman has created in cooperation with Western Reserve Public Media. The program has also aired on WGTE Public Media in Northeast Ohio.
- Who directed Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi?
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi was directed by Phil Hoffman.
- Who stars in Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi?
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi stars Ernie Anderson, Chuck Schodowski, Rich Heldenfels, Tom Feran.
- How long is Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi?
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi?
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi is a Documentary film.
- Where was Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi produced?
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi was produced in United States of America.