Thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting for bringing this one to our attention: Svengoolie is getting into the Christmas spirit with an all-new Yule Log special, premiering on MeTV Christmas morning.
The special, titled Svengoolie’s Yule Log, will air December 25 from 6 to 8 a.m. ET/PT, giving fans two hours of holiday entertainment with the iconic horror host. Better still, Svengoolie (a.k.a. Rich Koz) won’t be celebrating alone. Members of the Sven Squad (which consists of Nostalgiaferatoo, Gwengoolie, and IMP) and other special guests will be stopping by throughout the broadcast.
MeTV describes the special as a festive twist on its annual Very Merry holiday tradition. Instead of his usual spooky surroundings, Svengoolie will be settling in beside a crackling fireplace for a cozy Christmas morning celebration.
MeTV’s Christmas Day programming
Svengoolie’s Yule Log is part of MeTV’s broader Christmas Day celebration, which runs throughout December 25 and features a mixture of classic television series and holiday episodes. The schedule includes The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Dragnet, Leave It to Beaver, The Waltons, Bonanza, MASH*, The Andy Griffith Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Golden Girls, and Carol Burnett and Friends.
The full Christmas Day schedule begins shortly after midnight with The Twilight Zone episode “Changing of the Guard.” Svengoolie’s special arrives at 6 a.m., followed by Leave It to Beaver at 8 a.m.
MeTV’s December 25 schedule includes:
- 12:35 a.m. – The Twilight Zone, “Changing of the Guard”
- 1:05 a.m. – Alfred Hitchcock Presents, “Together”
- 1:35 a.m. – Alfred Hitchcock Presents, “The Festive Season”
- 5:00 a.m. – Dragnet, “The Christmas Story”
- 6:00–8:00 a.m. – Svengoolie’s Yule Log (Premiere)
- 8:00 a.m. – Leave It to Beaver, “The Haircut”
- 10:00 a.m. – Matlock, “The Scrooge”
- 12:00 p.m. – The Waltons, “The Children’s Carol Part 2”
- 2:00 p.m. – Bonanza, “Gabrielle”
- 4:00 p.m. – Wagon Train, “The Mary Ellen Thomas Story”
- 6:00 p.m. – MASH*, “Dear Dad”
- 6:30 p.m. – MASH*, “Dear Sis”
- 7:00 p.m. – MASH*, “Death Takes a Holiday”
- 7:30 p.m. – MASH*, “T’was the Day After Christmas”
- 8:00 p.m. – The Andy Griffith Show, “Christmas Story”
- 9:00 p.m. – Everybody Loves Raymond, “The Ball”
- 9:30 p.m. – Everybody Loves Raymond, “All I Want For Christmas”
- 10:00 p.m. – The Golden Girls, “T’was the Nightmare Before Christmas”
- 10:30 p.m. – The Golden Girls, “Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas”
- 11:00 p.m. – Carol Burnett and Friends, “Mrs. Wiggins/Harry’s Mirage and Grill”
That’s a solid block of comfort viewing if I ever saw one.
MeTV is available over the air in 98% of the United States, as well as through select cable and satellite providers. Viewers can also find the network through streaming services including Frndly TV, Philo, Fubo, and Sling TV.
A little more Svengoolie for the holidays
Koz has been entertaining horror fans as Svengoolie since 1979. What began as a regional Chicago-area show has grown into a nationally broadcast Saturday-night tradition on MeTV, where Svengoolie introduces classic horror and science fiction movies with comedy sketches, musical parodies, and plenty of his trademark corny jokes.
The show has continued to expand over the years. A few years ago, its Saturday-night timeslot grew by 30 minutes, moving from two hours to two and a half hours. That extra time allowed for longer movie presentations, more original material, interviews, guest appearances, and additional Svengoolie segments.
Svengoolie has also crossed into the comic book world, including the crossover event Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe, a series of two-page chapters published in DC titles throughout October 2019. More recently, Svengoolie comic books have been published by Gemstone Publishing and Frank Miller Presents.
Now, he’s adding a Christmas morning tradition to the list. Whether you’re a longtime Sven fan or simply looking for something nostalgic to have on the television while preparing to open presents, Svengoolie’s Yule Log sounds like a fun way to spend part of Christmas morning.
Will you be tuning in for Svengoolie’s Yule Log on MeTV this Christmas? Let us know in the comments below!
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