Panatics who are fans of classic television horror (and really, aren’t we all in some way?) should head over at the StarWarp Concepts blog for today’s special post.

That’s where I talk about the 45th anniversary of the TV movie The Night Stalker, which introduced horror fans to Carl Kolchak (played by actor Darren McGavin), the frumpy newspaper reporter who becomes a reluctant vampire hunter in 1970s Las Vegas, Nevada. The movie debuted on ABC-TV on January 11, 1972, and was such a hit that Kolchak is still popular today. Not only that, but this creation of author Jeff Rice has influenced legions of fans over the decades, including yours truly. Hey, where did you think Pan’s earliest influence came from? 😉

Go over to SWC now and give it a read!