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| birth_date = {{birth date|1924|6|14|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1924|6|14|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Massachusetts]], United States
| birth_place = [[Massachusetts]], United States
| death_date = {{death date and age|1975|3|9|1924|6|14}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1975|3|8|1924|6|14}}
| death_place = [[Burbank, California]], USA
| death_place = [[Burbank, California]], U.S.
| yearsactive = [[1960 in film|1960]]-[[1975 in film|1975]]
| yearsactive = [[1960 in film|1960]]-[[1975 in film|1975]]
| birth_name =
| birth_name = Francis Fitzgerald Vincent
| othername = Seymour, Captain Starr
| othername = Seymour, Captain Starr
}}
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'''Larry Vincent''' (June 14, 1924—March 9, 1975) was an American television [[horror host]], famed for his character "Seymour," who presented—and heckled—low-budget horror and science fiction movies on ''[[Fright Night (TV show)|Fright Night]]'' on [[KCAL-TV|KHJ-TV]] and ''Seymour's Monster Rally'' on [[KTLA]], both local stations in [[Los Angeles]] between 1969 and 1974. He was noted for his style of criticizing the movies he presented in an offbeat and funny manner, usually appearing in a small window which would pop up in the corner, tossing a quip, then vanishing again. Sometimes he would, using blue-screen, appear in the middle of the movie, apparently interacting with the characters in the movie.
'''Francis Fitzgerald "Larry" Vincent''' (June 14, 1924—March 8, 1975) was an American television [[horror host]], famed for his character '''Seymour,''' who presented—and heckled—low-budget horror and science fiction movies on ''[[Fright Night (TV show)|Fright Night]]'' on [[KCAL-TV|KHJ-TV]] and ''Seymour's Monster Rally'' on [[KTLA]], both local stations in [[Los Angeles]] between 1969 and 1974. He was noted for his style of criticizing the movies he presented in an offbeat and funny manner, usually appearing in a small window which would pop up in the corner, tossing a quip, then vanishing again. Sometimes he would, using blue-screen, appear in the middle of the movie, apparently interacting with the characters in the movie.<ref name="warren">{{Cite book |last=Warren |first=Bill |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B7kUCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 |title=Keep Watching the Skies!: American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, The 21st Century Edition |date=2017-01-12 |publisher=McFarland |isbn=978-1-4766-2505-8 |language=en}}</ref>


==Early career==
==Early career==
Born in [[Massachusetts]], Vincent was to star in several episodes of ''[[The New Three Stooges]]'' in 1965. He also had small roles on ''[[Get Smart]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible]]'', ''[[The Flying Nun]]'', and ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]''.
Born in [[Massachusetts]] as Francis Fitzgerald Vincent, Vincent was to star in several episodes of ''[[The New Three Stooges]]'' in 1965. He also had small roles on ''[[Get Smart]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series)|Mission: Impossible]]'', ''[[The Flying Nun]]'', and ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]''.<ref name="bruce">{{Cite book |last=Markusen |first=Bruce |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nd06EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA241 |title=Hosted Horror on Television: The Films and Faces of Shock Theater, Creature Features and Chiller Theater |date=2021-07-27 |publisher=McFarland |isbn=978-1-4766-4328-1 |pages=76 |language=en}}</ref>


But before moving to [[Los Angeles, California]], he was "Captain Starr" on [[WRTV|WFBM]] in [[Indianapolis]] in the 1960s, as one of a trio of hosts, along with [[Harlow Hickenlooper]] and [[Curley Myers]] for children's programing, which showed the old ''[[Three Stooges]]'' shorts, as well as skits for an in-studio audience of children which usually ended up with pie-in-the face comedy and songs from the hosts. In 1968, he became staff director for [[KCAL-TV|KHJ-TV]].
But before moving to [[Los Angeles, California]], he was "Captain Starr" on [[WRTV|WFBM]] in [[Indianapolis]] in the 1960s, as one of a trio of hosts, along with [[Harlow Hickenlooper]] and [[Curley Myers]] for children's programing, which showed the old ''[[Three Stooges]]'' shorts, as well as skits for an in-studio audience of children which usually ended up with pie-in-the face comedy and songs from the hosts. In 1968, he became staff director for [[KCAL-TV|KHJ-TV]].


==Horror host==
==Horror host==
From 1969 to 1974 Vincent was the host for the horror shows ''Fright Night'' on KHJ-TV and ''Seymour's Monster Rally'' on KTLA.
From 1969 to 1974 Vincent was the host for the horror shows ''Fright Night'' on KHJ-TV and ''Seymour's Monster Rally'' on KTLA.<ref name="tva">{{Cite web |date=2013-02-05 |title=TV ACRES: Horror Show Hosts > Larry Vincent as Sinister Seymour (Frig… |url=http://www.tvacres.com/horror_seymour.htm |access-date=2021-12-18 |website=archive.ph |archive-date=2013-02-05 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205135719/http://www.tvacres.com/horror_seymour.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Later years==
==Later years==
In addition to his television duties, Larry Vincent served as [[Knott's Berry Farm]]'s inaugural "Ghost Host," in 1973 at Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt. Shortly after his shows ended, Mr. Vincent quickly succumbed to [[stomach cancer]] and died on March 9, 1975. He left behind four daughters, Diane, Valerie, Beth, Kathryn, and one son, Daniel.
In addition to his television duties, Vincent served as [[Knott's Berry Farm]]'s inaugural "Ghost Host," in 1973 at Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Press |first=Thirteen |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=y7SSBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA56|title=Western Ghost Stories |date=2014 |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-291-72762-3 |pages=56 |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after his shows ended, Vincent quickly succumbed to [[stomach cancer]] and died on March 9, 1975.<ref name="bruce"/> He left behind four daughters, Diane, Valerie, Beth, Kathryn, and one son, Daniel.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} On at least occasion, Larry Vincent appeared at the University of California, Riverside campus for an all night sleep-in and science fiction movie festival.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

==Legacy==
Six years after Vincent died, [[Cassandra Peterson|Elvira]] took up the mantle of horror-film hostess on ''Fright Night'', later to be followed by her own series, ''[[Elvira's Movie Macabre]]''. The role of heckling host was left vacant until the premiere of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}}
The 1985 horror film [[Fright Night]] features a TV horror film host named "Peter Vincent", played by [[Roddy McDowall]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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*''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]'' (1967) - Technician
*''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]'' (1967) - Technician
*''[[The Flying Nun]]'' (1967) - Ben
*''[[The Flying Nun]]'' (1967) - Ben
*''[[Mission: Impossible]]'' (1969) - Prisoner Stoltz
*''[[Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series)|Mission: Impossible]]'' (1969) - Prisoner Stoltz
*''[[The Witchmaker]]'' (1969) - Amos Coffin
*''[[The Witchmaker]]'' (1969) - Amos Coffin
*''[[Get Smart]]'' (1968–1969) - Farley / Jacoby
*''[[Get Smart]]'' (1968–1969) - Farley / Jacoby
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*''[[Fright Night with Seymour]]'' (1974)
*''[[Fright Night with Seymour]]'' (1974)
*''[[The Apple Dumpling Gang (film)|The Apple Dumpling Gang]]'' (1975) - Townsman (uncredited) (final film role)
*''[[The Apple Dumpling Gang (film)|The Apple Dumpling Gang]]'' (1975) - Townsman (uncredited) (final film role)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://latvlegends.com/Seymour/Seymour.html LA Local Legends--Extensive Article on Seymour]<!-- This is now a spammy link site and ought to be deleted as a Wikipedia link. Anyone? -->
*[http://www.tvacres.com/horror_seymour.htm Seymour the Sinister]
*{{IMDb name|0898691}}
*{{IMDb name|0898691}}
{{Inkpot Award 1970s}}
*{{IMDb title|0426348|Fright Night}}
*{{IMDb title|0850149|Monster Rally}}


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[[Category:Deaths from stomach cancer]]
[[Category:Deaths from stomach cancer in California]]
[[Category:Inkpot Award winners]]

Latest revision as of 22:59, 21 March 2024

Larry Vincent
Vincent as Seymour in 1973
Born
Francis Fitzgerald Vincent

(1924-06-14)June 14, 1924
Massachusetts, United States
DiedMarch 8, 1975(1975-03-08) (aged 50)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Other namesSeymour, Captain Starr
Years active1960-1975

Francis Fitzgerald "Larry" Vincent (June 14, 1924—March 8, 1975) was an American television horror host, famed for his character Seymour, who presented—and heckled—low-budget horror and science fiction movies on Fright Night on KHJ-TV and Seymour's Monster Rally on KTLA, both local stations in Los Angeles between 1969 and 1974. He was noted for his style of criticizing the movies he presented in an offbeat and funny manner, usually appearing in a small window which would pop up in the corner, tossing a quip, then vanishing again. Sometimes he would, using blue-screen, appear in the middle of the movie, apparently interacting with the characters in the movie.[1]

Early career[edit]

Born in Massachusetts as Francis Fitzgerald Vincent, Vincent was to star in several episodes of The New Three Stooges in 1965. He also had small roles on Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, The Flying Nun, and I Dream of Jeannie.[2]

But before moving to Los Angeles, California, he was "Captain Starr" on WFBM in Indianapolis in the 1960s, as one of a trio of hosts, along with Harlow Hickenlooper and Curley Myers for children's programing, which showed the old Three Stooges shorts, as well as skits for an in-studio audience of children which usually ended up with pie-in-the face comedy and songs from the hosts. In 1968, he became staff director for KHJ-TV.

Horror host[edit]

From 1969 to 1974 Vincent was the host for the horror shows Fright Night on KHJ-TV and Seymour's Monster Rally on KTLA.[3]

Later years[edit]

In addition to his television duties, Vincent served as Knott's Berry Farm's inaugural "Ghost Host," in 1973 at Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt.[4] Shortly after his shows ended, Vincent quickly succumbed to stomach cancer and died on March 9, 1975.[2] He left behind four daughters, Diane, Valerie, Beth, Kathryn, and one son, Daniel.[citation needed] On at least occasion, Larry Vincent appeared at the University of California, Riverside campus for an all night sleep-in and science fiction movie festival.[citation needed]

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Warren, Bill (2017-01-12). Keep Watching the Skies!: American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, The 21st Century Edition. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-2505-8.
  2. ^ a b Markusen, Bruce (2021-07-27). Hosted Horror on Television: The Films and Faces of Shock Theater, Creature Features and Chiller Theater. McFarland. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-4766-4328-1.
  3. ^ "TV ACRES: Horror Show Hosts > Larry Vincent as Sinister Seymour (Frig…". archive.ph. 2013-02-05. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  4. ^ Press, Thirteen (2014). Western Ghost Stories. Lulu.com. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-291-72762-3.

External links[edit]

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