Chronicle - Dracula

DateJune 28 1990

Can DescriptionsAircheck Chronicle Thursday June 28, 1990 Dracula

AbstractBrian Leary and Mary Richardson host a Chronicle episode that looks at depictions of Dracula. Interview with Prof. Raymond McNally about his research on Vlad the Impaler, and the appeal of horror stories. Includes shots of the book ‘Dracula Prince of Many Faces His Life and Times’ by Prof. Radu Florescu and Prof. Raymond T. McNally. Other footage appears to show Poenari Castle in Romania. Includes clips from various film and television programs, including: Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), The Horror of Dracula (1958), Sesame Street, Blacula (1972), Dracula (1979), Love at First Bite (1979), Vlad Tepes (1979), Dracula: Live From Transylvania, and The Invisible Ray (1936). Dawn Fratangelo previews upcoming news stories, including one about orphanages in Romania, and footage of Mayor Marion Barry smoking crack cocaine. Includes advertisements for: NutraSweet gum, City Game, the US Navy, Lucite paint, DiGiorno, Mercury, ‘Quick Change’ (1990), Plymouth, ‘I Like Mike’ ad featuring local sports figures, GMC, Spic and Span, Lifesavers, Off Bug Barriers, and Ford. Also includes a preview for Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the first few minutes of ‘Charlie’ (1989).

OtherCredits: Producer/Editor: Jeff Brawer; Director By: J. Isaac Laughinghouse; Videographer: Bob Oliver; Additional Videography: Ron Sapp, Curt Reichenbach; Voices: David Kanarek, Dick Puttkamer; Managing Editor: Susan Sloane; Producer: Chris Stirling; Executive Producer: Mark Mills; VP/Programming: Paul La Camera; Mary’s Clothes & Jewelry By: Ava Botelle; Mary’s Hairstyles By: Leon & Co., Belmont; Additional Closed Captioning Funding Provided By: Dunkin’ Donuts