The Interesting Ghoul of northeastern Ohio was performed by George Cavender. The demonstrate was well-known in the 1970’s,and 80’s and 90’s showing up on several stations in the place. The first was WJAN-Tv 17 in Canton, Ohio, WOAC-Tv set 67 and in Cleveland on WOIO-Tv 19.
George experienced been a Vintage Horror film aficionado ever due to the fact his father introduced property his to start with copy of Renowned Monster’s of Filmland magazine in 1960. Cavender researched the occupations of Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, and Vincent Cost to name a number of. And it was a likelihood meeting of Vincent Value, although he was on a lecture tour, that led Cavender to revive the clearly show in 1984 on WOAC-Tv. A single of his most loved mentors was Ghoulardi. An early 60’s Horror Host in Cleveland, Ohio. George’s father was killed in a automobile incident in 1965 and credits the horror host Ghoulardi with obtaining him by way of the ordeal.
His fascination with films failed to end with horror. He also developed a really like for theater and, with the encouragement of his mom, he starred in several theatrical productions in the course of Higher College, Higher education, and Group Theater playing roles as various as Mathew Harrison Brady in Inherit the Wind, the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Sherlock Holmes in a participate in of the same title.
In 1971 at the age of 16, George Cavender received his very first chance to participate in the function of The Interesting Ghoul when he built an appointment with the Station Supervisor of WJAN-Tv set. He drew posters of the established, experienced an outline of the present and built his presentation. After he was completed there was a lengthy silence. The Station Manager, Don Crump, leaned over the desk and mentioned “When can you get started?” Startled at the response, George explained “Give me a week.” Possessing so minimal time, and getting lived in Cincinnati for a several yrs, he was a supporter of The Cool Ghoul in that location, performed and produced by Dick Von Hoene. He termed him at WXIX-Television and explained the scenario. Amused by George’s age, he gave him authorization to use his persona.
More than the years the persona has been through a substantial transformation. The only resemblance to the Cincinnati model of The Neat Ghoul is the make-up and hair shade, but George has always been pretty appreciative of Dick Von Hoene, offering him the possibility to get his commence.
The irony ongoing when George went to function for WOIO-Tv in Cleveland, Ohio. As IT Manager he was transferred to WXIX-Tv set in Cincinnati, a sister station of WOIO, and worked with Dick Von Hoene’s brother.
George Cavender’s Cool Ghoul labored with numerous charities which includes The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Make a Want Foundation, and Bowling for Youngsters, to name a handful of.
Cavender is a indigenous of Canton, Ohio. Residence of the Soccer Corridor of Fame. He attended Kent Point out College and the College of Cincinnati majoring in Theater. Not too long ago he has hosted the display, for the duration of the Halloween time, on Warner Cable of Northeastern Ohio and is at the moment planning a after a month webcast on his web page.