Category: Episodes

Episode #10: Thinking Small Official Synopsis: Intent on starting the new year off in a laid-back style, the crypt-dwellers decide to forgo ambition and “think small.” In that spirit, Gauntly shows the 1938, all-midget musical western “The Terror of Tiny Town.” Characters: Count Gauntly Blizzard Wizard Governor Thelonius The Critic Monster

Episode #09: Scary Christmas to All Official Synopsis: Gauntly, Ogrot et al prepare the crypt for a yuletide visit from that most important of critics, who sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake…not the NSA, but Santa Claus! Featured films: “Jack Frost” “Christmas Comes But Once a Year” “The Star of Bethlehem”… Continue reading Episode 9: Scary Christmas to All

Episode #08: Count Gauntly’s Horrors from the Public Domain Official synopsis: After the Halloween bustle, Gauntly is left to fend for himself and prepare a Thanksgiving meal for one. Make that a Thanksgivukkah, complete with a Manischewitz-brined vulture and Challah-Chocula stuffing. Featured film: “Carving Magic” *Note: The “vulture” is actually a black chicken. Characters: Count… Continue reading Episode 8: A Very Gauntly Thanksgiving

Episode #07: Spooktacular Seven Official Synopsis: It’s Halloween time, and Gauntly and Ogrot suddenly find themselves subject to their first annual Horror Host Inspection. They hastily pull together a spooky shindig, complete with costumes, candy, and a very unusual cider recipe. When official inspector Karlos Borloff comes to call, will the show be up to… Continue reading Episode 7: Spooktacular Seven

Official Synopsis: In the first installment of “Gauntly’s Ghost-Towns,” our man the Count heads off the beaten path to explore the abandoned town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, the inspiration for the “Silent Hill” horror franchise. Characters: Count Gauntly

Airing schedule (2013): 8/2 – 12:30 am & 1 pm 8/3 – 12:30 pm (You can still catch the tail end of this one) 8/4 – 12:30 am & 11:30 am 8/5 – 1:30 pm 8/6 – 12:30 am 8/7 – 5:30 pm 8/9 – 4 am & 6:30 pm 8/11 – 12:30 am &… Continue reading Episode 5: Robot Monster

Episode #04: Born on the Fourth of Ghoul-y Official Synopsis: Gauntly and the Crypt-dwellers celebrate Independence Day and the freedom of the public domain. But their devotion to democracy doesn’t gel with the Glorious Leader of East Tiberia. When push comes to shove, will the power of the PD prevail? Or will everyone be forced… Continue reading Episode 4: Born on the Fourth of Ghoul-y

Episode #03: The Wizard of Jaws Official Synopsis: Count Gauntly and Ogrot prepare for the arrival of eminent film critic Dan Stalcup by stretching their culinary muscles. Learn how you can make your own ghoulish feast at home, including fried lamb brains, pan-seared beef heart, and “Rocky Mountain oysters” (fried bull testicles). Additionally, Ogrot and… Continue reading Episode 3: The Wizard of Jaws

Episode #02: Early History of Cinema Official Synopsis: Gauntly and his trusty manservant Ogrot invite some friends over for spring cleaning and an impromptu lesson in film history. They make a monster, sing a song, and learn a little something about the true nature of friendship. Featured Films: Muybridge horse photographs (1878) Lumiere Bros. actualities… Continue reading Episode 2: Early History of Cinema

Episode #01: The Beast of Yucca Flats Official synopsis: Count Simon Gauntly makes his television debut in the pilot episode of “Count Gauntly’s Horrors from the Public Domain,” a new horror-host program on Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10 in the Fairfax, Virginia area. Featured film: “The Beast of Yucca Flats” Characters: Count Gauntly FPA 10… Continue reading Episode 1: The Beast of Yucca Flats