Saturday, May 3, 2014

Horror Host 2013 Retrospective: Dr. Zekow



Dr. Zekow

Real name: Francisco Aquilar

Years active: Late 1960’s to 1972, Laredo, Texas




We finally end the 1970’s with Dr. Zekow, a bug eyed mad scientist hosting classic films KGNS channel 8 in Laredo.  Aside from his habit of devouring toast on the show, Dr. Zekow was similar to more than a few hosts already mentioned. Lacking any video and fewer pictures has made the task of listing hosts difficult. The 1980’s should be somewhat easier.

Dr. Zekow focused mainly on comedy. With his painted ping pong ball eyes, the show must have been rehearsed to a great degree, as I have no idea how Aquilar saw what he was doing.

Francisco Aquilar passed away in 1994. 


"It always tastes better with butter!”
 

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