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Svengoolie- Rich Koz -yes, it's really me! Seen Saturday nights on the Me-TV network

Me-TV Network / WCIU Chicago
Joined February 2011
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4 years
Thank you for all the kind comments- as I mark 41 years as Sven today! Your love and support have allowed me to keep going and to reach heights I never would have dreamed of. I am so honored and grateful. Plus, I like having a job!
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Yes, it was 42 years ago today that I first hit the air hosting horror films as “ Son of Svengoolie”! Who would have guessed that today we’d be visible all over the country, with the show a major success for MeTV?! Many thanks to everyone who has believed in and supported me!❤️
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To confirm- today IS the 43rd anniversary of me beginning my career as the Svengoolie character , starting out on WFLD in Chicago. Thanks to my friends and fans for your loyal support that has brought us to this point!❤️
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Today I got a message on the Svengoolie fan page on Facebook ( yeah, we still have that) informing me that he was unfollowing me because my crew and I have gotten “too woke”.
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4 years
Dr. Banner/ Hulk Mark Ruffalo telling me he used to watch me, with his dad, when he lived in Kenosha! What a nice guy!
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5 years
In memory of my mother, Sara, who passed away recently at the age of 89. We love her and miss her.
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4 years
Just got an e mail from a guy complaining about the terrible movies we’ve been showing , like “ The Invisible Man”- and how he and all his friends feel that way, and we’re losing viewers. Meanwhile, in the real world, our ratings nationally have never been higher.
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4 years
A personal bright spot today for me- today marks 9 years that our show has been on the national MeTV network. Thanks for your support! Stay safe- be well- and let’s get through this. Sven loves you!
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5 years
I remember, back when they first started running “ It’s a Wonderful Life” all over TV- I was having a rough time in my life. It gave me new hope.wishing you all the same feeling- Merry Christmas- happy holidays- thank you all for your friendship and support.
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5 years
Remembering my brother Mike- who passed away just shy of his next birthday, which would have been next Saturday. He was an assistant film editor and a good guy.
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4 months
Just got some sad news- RIP Roger Corman
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What an honor to meet this talented hilarious man. There will never be another like him.
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5 years
I am so amazed!
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5 years
Horror Host Svengoolie Joins The DC Universe This Halloween - @DCComics @Svengoolie
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So sad to hear of the passing of the wonderful Bob Newhart. Ironic that, just in last week’s show, we ran a clip that he was nice enough to do for us. What an amazing career and a good man.
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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried on the anniversary of his birthday. We miss him so much. Watch for a salute to him in our show this Saturday night on MeTV.
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5 years
It was 8 years ago today that our show went national on MeTV.Thanks to everyone all over the country for making us a success!
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1 year
Not a single day goes by that I am not grateful for everything I have, that I am still alive and kicking, and that I have so many wonderful people in my life.
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5 months
Just noticed on our calendar- today marks 13 years that we have been national on the MeTV network! Thanks to you all for the support!
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2 years
One more time- merry Christmas to everyone. Show kindness, love, and tolerance to those around you. Thank you all for your kind wishes!
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4 years
Yes, this current situation can make us feel frustrated and depressed, but we need to stay hopeful and not think things will never get better. Please hang in there- let others know you are safe and check if they are coping. Yeah, I’m just some goof on TV- but I want you to be OK!
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4 years
Got an e mail from a viewer saying I have no integrity because I edited out several scenes from “ Frankenstein”. Every scene she mentioned was from “ BRIDE of Frankenstein “. Waiting to see if she has any integrity and apologizes. Anybody got odds?
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3 years
Just wanted to remind you all- I am grateful for your support. You have helped me get to places I never dreamed of reaching ( no, not Berwyn… I always knew I could get there). Thanks for the loyalty!
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4 years
RIP Regis- a great guy and a lot of fun!
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5 months
Two years since our friend Gilbert left us- we miss him.
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5 months
Remembering the great Don Rickles today!
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4 months
Yes, I did win the Rondo Award for favorite horror host. Many thanks for all the support.
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7 months
We are so honored that the GoGos drummer Gina Schock is a fan of our show! Watch for a couple segments with her tonight on MeTV!
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4 years
Wishing you a good Thanksgiving- with turkey or anything but rubber chickens. I am always thankful for your support and friendship. Be safe and well.
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6 months
The Oscars again this year does a disservice to so many people in the “In Memoriam” segment by shooting too wide to see who they are honoring.
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3 years
I am thankful for all of you who have supported me through the years, and brought our show to heights we never dreamed of! Happy Thanksgiving and much love!
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2 years
If Twitter shuts down, I will lose contact with several people whom I never thought I would ever be in touch. And that makes me sad.
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4 years
Our sweet castaway has become another victim of COVID. Rest In Peace, Dawn.
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Very sad to hear that the wonderful Joe Flaherty has passed. I first saw him on stage at Chicago’s Second City. He was a major part of one of my favorite TV shows of all time, SCTV, and starred in Freaks and Geeks. He was an amazing talent- I wish I had the chance to meet him.
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Now we know who was in the hearse driving from Hollyweird. Meet Gwengoolie! She arrives in the dungeon with a tale to tell while looking for Svengoolie. Watch to hear her story. #SvenSquad
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First and foremost- happy Father’s Day to all the guys who take the title of “father” seriously, with love, wisdom, and guidance. And second- thanks for all the nice comments regarding today being the 45th anniversary of my very first appearance as the Svengoolie character! ❤️🦇
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Just for ONE day- forget the sniping, bickering, and ill will. Have a happy day and make it one for others. Merry Christmas!
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Today marks 44 years since my first appearance on TV- but Saturday night, YOU get the gift of an iconic film- as Dana Andrews is out to disprove the supernatural - only to end up the target of a demonic cult leader who inflicts him with the “Curse of the Demon”! 8 pm e/p, 7 c !
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2 years
Thanks for all the good wishes on tonight marking 11 years of national broadcasting. It’s all the terrific support from all over the country that has kept us going and growing. We have reached heights that I could never imagine. Thank you!
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10 months
Finally! The day is here! Happy Halloween- have fun- be safe- do the Svengoolie Stomp!
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1 year
Thank you for the HUGE viewership last night!
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7 years
5 years ago today- I had a massive cardiac arrest.Blessed and grateful to still be here with you all.
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2 years
Being inundated with messages asking if I am retiring. NO! No plans to retire at this ’re going to be stuck with me for quite a while.
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6 months
Thanks to everyone for the kind birthday wishes- I am already falling behind in trying to respond to each one, so please allow me to express my thanks to all of you via this Tweet/X ! Your wishes are much appreciated! Now (sigh) back to work…
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Thanks to my pal Mitch O’Connell!
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My sincere thanks for all the kind birthday greetings- my apologies that I can’t keep up with them all! I am grateful and so fortunate to have the support and love of so many wonderful people. I count these blessings today and every day! Much love to you all!
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The Damar Hamlin story hits far too close to home for me, having barely survived a cardiac arrest about ten years ago. So relieved to hear he is improving and responding. Keep him in your prayers.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Always thankful for all our fans and friends!
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10 months
Like a Jack O’Lantern, my head is empty too.
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2 years
Though our shows are completed far before airtime, we will add a brief dedication of this week’s MeTV show to the memory of Gilbert Gottfried.
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5 years
Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes- I am already falling behind in acknowledging them all, so please accept this blanket thanks! I appreciate all the love- and back at you!
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It is overwhelming to read all the kind and wonderful Tweets from you all regarding the Sven anniversary. THANK YOU!
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This Saturday night marks 10 years of us being seen nationally on MeTV! We celebrate with Roger Corman’s “ The Undead”- a psychic researcher sends a woman back to a past life in the Middle Ages- then must follow her to protect the timeline! Witchcraft and more- 8 pm e/p, 7 c!
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RIP Tommy Smothers. He and his brother certainly number among the influences on me. Terrific talent.
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Well, my day was made yesterday when Joe Mantegna called to say he’s a fan! I am so honored!
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So, yes, tomorrow has been proclaimed Svengoolie Day in Berwyn. Yes, Berwyn! The big event is tomorrow afternoon around 1:30 at Serenity Park. Serenity now! ( Actually, then…) Being honored by the Mayor and getting the (skeleton) key to the city. All are welcome! Very grateful!
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1 year
My blue check is still there- just like the Invisible Man.
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8 months
Nice article in today’s Chicago Sun Times. Thanks, Mitch Dudek!
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You gave us an all-time record high rating- for both our show and the MeTV network- last Saturday- so we have to go big this week with “ The Deadly Mantis”- plus- comics creators Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner! Tune in to MeTV- 8 pm eastern/ pacific, 7 central! Stay safe!
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Love our viewers!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Wishing you turkey instead of rubber chickens. I am thankful for all your love and support.
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Wishing you all a warm and safe Christmas! Thanks to you all for your kindness and support. Be well!
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Many thanks for all the birthday messages! I am so honored and grateful. I can’t keep up with thanking everyone, please know how much I appreciate the love- back at you all!
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Okay- got a comment that us putting about 8 seconds of the Gilligan’s Island theme over footage of a boat when we went back into the movie was “stupid/ disrespectful “. Really? Has this person ever watched our show before?
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Thanks to everyone at @c2e2 - for another great time with our friends and fans! We will be back- in the future!
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Sad way to end the year- the wonderful Betty White has left us. She had a terrific career and a great life. Such a talent, but most of all, a warm and caring heart. Thank her for being a friend, indeed.❤️
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Thankful that so many of you are spending tonight with us! I appreciate your support and loyalty! I am grateful and honored! Keep watching!
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@RealCoonHunter1 Then why are you still following me here?
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3 years
Oh well. Just blocked a disrespectful online sports commentator who thinks he’s a big deal.
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6 years
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving- for this one day, don't dwell on the negatives-give thanks for all the blessings in your life. Mine include my family, friends, co-workers, and all the kind viewers who support our show.
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2 years
That’s a wrap on our first expanded show. Thank you all for your support!
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2 years
Personally, right now, I think the Chinese spy balloon is very down to earth.
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had some maintenance cardiac tests done- the results? Everything is good. You guys will be stuck with me for a while.
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2 years
Our friend @JerryLawler has been hospitalized after a medical emergency. Please keep him in your thoughts.
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I can't keep up with all your kind birthday messages- just please know that I thank you so much!
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So sad to hear that Paul Ruebens has left us. When we were leaving one NYCC event,our driver said he had driven him in that morning and , when my name came up, Paul said “ I’d like to meet him”. If only we had the chance. RIP
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Today's birthday girl @TheRealElvira ! We make Sonny and Cher look like Louis Prima and Keely Smith.
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Testing- not sure my Twitter is working.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you all - I am thankful for your support and friendship. Wishing you turkey and no rubber chicken today!
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Sad to see that Richard Lewis passed. He and I were on a talk show together, and he was hilarious. He was very interested in my show, since he had been a student of cinema. RIP
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So, I noticed I still have a blue checkmark. Do not and will not pay for it. Yet it has survived?!
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Wishing you all a merry Christmas- be with those who mean the most to you if you can- and treat everyone with kindness!
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Just got an email from someone, rather uninformed, accusing me of ripping off Zacherley. I hated to break to him that, first off, being in Chicago, I never saw him- and secondly, that a few years before he passed I was in touch with him- and he liked what I do.
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Happy New Year! We finally crossed the finish line of 2020!
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A huge thank you to you all for the birthday messages! Love you guys!
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Just an FYI - never got a response from the person who blasted me for editing scenes out of “ Frankenstein” that were actually in “ Bride of Frankenstein “ - maybe she’ll figure things out when we run “ Bride of...” next weekend. Or not.
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Somebody tell that woman hawking Lume that it’s her commercials that stink
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This just in- I am NOT dead! Not sure where Howard Stern got his information. All is well!
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They’re going to stop me from liking posts- and I’m way behind- so a final thank you for all the birthday love! See you tomorrow night on MeTV! ( and thanks to Christopher Jones for all his awesome artwork!)
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I am overwhelmed by all your kind thoughts. many thanks to you all for the love and support. Let's continue on together.
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Killer Klowns has become a huge favorite of Sven fans!
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Your spine will tingle Saturday night on MeTV- when William Castle presents the frightening tale of the discovery of a creature that lives in all of us- that is triggered by your fear- with deadly results! Be ready to scream with Vincent Price and “The Tingler”- 8 pm e/p, 7 c !
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Thank you for all the anniversary wishes! Could never have hit the 40 year mark without your support. Lots more to come this year as the celebration continues! #svengoolie #metv
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You’ve been asking for a Universal classic- so, even though the full moon is still a few nights away,Saturday night on MeTV, even Lon Chaney Jr. who’s pure of heart, etc, will become “The Wolf Man”! See the origin of Larry Talbot’s cursed life- 8 pm e/p, 7c !
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Okay, lesson learned! Don't ask @therealjoebob about Halloween 3!
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Very sad to learn of the passing of Ricou Browning- the Gill Man and a talented part of many productions.
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Yeah, I know you have probably seen this posted by others, but…from me to you…
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Some genius on Facebook has been spreading the rumor that I am retiring and moving to Florida. This is not true.
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Saturday night on MeTV- the famous vampire count faces off against Van Helsing in the 1931 version of Bram Stoker’s novel! Bela Lugosi, Edward Van Sloane, the amazing Dwight Frye and more star in “Dracula”! Tune in at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time.
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Pay tribute to Roger Corman Saturday night on MeTV- with one of his best Edgar Allan Poe chillers starring Vincent Price! A man investigating his sister’s death finds her widower haunted by the sprit of his wife in “The Pit and the Pendulum”- 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time!
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This is the t shirt I am wearing- yes, it glows in the dark!
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