Horror Shock Magnets
Description: Ghoulardi was a fictional character created and portrayed by voice announcer, actor and disc jockey Ernie Anderson as the horror host of Shock Theater at WJW TV in Cleveland, Ohio, from January 13, 1963, through December 16, 1966. Shock Theater featured B-grade science fiction and horror films and aired in a Friday late-night time slot.At his show's peak, Ghoulardi scored 70 percent of Cleveland's late-night audience, outperforming national programming. Fans sent up to 1,000 pieces of mail a day and the Cleveland Police Department even attributed a 35 percent decline in juvenile crime on Friday nights as kids were all home to catch Ghoulardi on Shock Theater.
Description: Step into classic late-night horror nostalgia with Dr. Shock – Vintage Horror Host 1969, featuring a distressed neon-green badge design, spooky hand-drawn lettering, eerie bat silhouettes, and a dramatic retro portrait reminiscent of old-school monster-movie broadcasts. This artwork captures the campy charm of vintage TV fright shows, Halloween aesthetics, and cult-classic spooky humor—perfect for fans of retro horror, mid-century monster culture, and quirky late-night creepshow vibes.
Description: Dr. Shock was the best a kid could ask for back in the early daze of UHF channels. The horror host with most even got himself banned from the airwaves for his goofy macabre antics but us kids wouldn't stand for that. Under pressure, Channel 17 relented and the good doctor continued presenting the scary movies we all knew and loved! RIP Dr. Shock.
Description: Ghoulardi was a fictional character created and portrayed by voice announcer, actor and disc jockey Ernie Anderson as the horror host of Shock Theater at WJW TV in Cleveland, Ohio, from January 13, 1963, through December 16, 1966. Shock Theater featured B-grade science fiction and horror films and aired in a Friday late-night time slot.At his show's peak, Ghoulardi scored 70 percent of Cleveland's late-night audience, outperforming national programming. Fans sent up to 1,000 pieces of mail a day and the Cleveland Police Department even attributed a 35 percent decline in juvenile crime on Friday nights as kids were all home to catch Ghoulardi on Shock Theater.
Description: An outrageous design inspired by the raw energy and theatrical chaos of W.A.S.P., one of the most notorious shock rock and heavy metal bands of the 80s. Featuring bold imagery with skulls, blood, and unrelenting stage presence, this artwork perfectly captures the rebellious spirit of metal history. With its vibrant retro colors and over-the-top intensity, it’s both a tribute to classic rock spectacle and a statement of raw power. Ideal for fans of hard rock, glam metal, and outrageous stage antics, this design makes the perfect choice for t-shirts, hoodies, posters, and collectibles. A must-have for anyone who celebrates the wild, shocking, and untamed legacy of rock and roll.
Description: Ghoulardi was a fictional character created and portrayed by voice announcer, actor and disc jockey Ernie Anderson as the horror host of Shock Theater at WJW TV in Cleveland, Ohio, from January 13, 1963, through December 16, 1966. Shock Theater featured B-grade science fiction and horror films and aired in a Friday late-night time slot.At his show's peak, Ghoulardi scored 70 percent of Cleveland's late-night audience, outperforming national programming. Fans sent up to 1,000 pieces of mail a day and the Cleveland Police Department even attributed a 35 percent decline in juvenile crime on Friday nights as kids were all home to catch Ghoulardi on Shock Theater.
