Creature Features(1971)

Creature Features is a hosted horror anthology series that aired on KTVU Channel 2 in Oakland and San Francisco from 1971 to 1984. Bob Wilkins introduced the program during its first eight years, bringing his distinctive style to classic and B-movie horror selections. John Stanley took over as host in January 1979 and steered the show through its final stretch until September 1984. The series became a regional institution, offering late-night viewers a steady diet of creature features, monster movies, and horror films from various eras. Each episode featured the host's commentary and personality framing the films, making Creature Features a beloved fixture of Bay Area television and a launching pad for Stanley's later career in local media.