Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Hoffman
- Original Title
- Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Phil Hoffman
Editor
Phil Hoffman
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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?
The principal cast of Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi includes Ernie Anderson, Chuck Schodowski, Rich Heldenfels, Tom Feran.
When was Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi released and how long is it?
Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 56m.