The Horror Hall of Fame!
This one’s a real treat. The Horror Hall of Fame was an awards show that ran for three years beginning in 1990. Here’s the first edition:
Hosted by Robert Englund, it’s cheesy as hell but still super freakin’ good. While obviously more attractive to diehard fans, these specials had a sort of “gateway drug” appeal. I wouldn’t doubt that they turned more than a few folks onto the genre simply by treating it with such whimsy and love.
Bonus points: You’ll see the Crypt Keeper in some custom segments!