🎙️ Monster Kid Playground | Ep. 6 — Guest: Dick Dyszel aka Count Gore De Vol
On this episode of Monster Kid Playground, I sit down with the one, the only, Dick Dyszel — the legendary performer behind a whole haunted house full of iconic characters: Bozo the Clown, Captain 20, M.T. Graves, and of course, the incomparable Count Gore De Vol!We dive into Dick’s incredible career in Washington, D.C. television, his groundbreaking role as one of the first horror hosts to go digital, and how he's still pushing boundaries — even using AI and exploring spooky connections in Romania.
It's a conversation full of nostalgia, creativity, and just the right amount of garlic. Whether you grew up watching Creature Feature or you’re just discovering the world of horror hosting, this episode is for you.
🦇 ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dick Dyszel is a TV pioneer, children’s entertainer, horror host, and independent film actor. As Count Gore De Vol, he brought horror, humor, and social commentary to the screen for decades and remains a beloved figure among monster kids of all ages.
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