History: Movies and TV

The Snow Creature

November 1, 1954

The Snow Creature

Directed by W. Lee Wilder, an American botanical expedition in the Himalayas stumbles across a Yeti den, capture one and transport it back to Los Angeles, where it escapes while customs officials are debating whether it is animal or human. Written by Myles Wilder (story and screenplay) and starring Paul…

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Man Beast

December 5, 1956

Man Beast

Starring Tom Maruzzi, George Skaff and Asa Maynor as Connie Hayward, who mounts an expedition into the Himalayan Mountains looking for her brother, who became lost looking searching for Yeti. . Arriving at her brother’s last-known camp Connie and her companions find only a strange old guide, Varga (George Skaff)….

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The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas

August 26, 1957

The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas

Produced by Hammer Film Productions and directed by Val Guest. The plot follows the exploits of a British scientist (Peter Cushing) who joins an American expedition led by glory-seeker (Forrest Tucker) to search the Himalayas for the legendary Yeti. Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis and Arnold Marle appear in supporting roles.

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Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

December 10, 1958

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

First released in Japan and then the US several years later, the film tells the story of five university students that have come to the Japanese Alps in Nagano for a skiing vacation. The students are trapped in a blizzard and when a rescue party goes to find them, huge…

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One Step Beyond (Night Of The Kill)

October 20, 1959

One Step Beyond (Night Of The Kill)

Season 2, episode 5. Air date: October 20, 1959 After being missing from home for several days, young Davey Morris tells his parents he was with a creature that matches the description of Bigfoot.

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