Wilhelm Scream

The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing (Cool Weird Awesome 984)
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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing (Cool Weird Awesome 984)

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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing (Cool Weird Awesome 984)

Today in 1921, the birthday of Sheb Wooley, who had a hit song in the 50s called the “Purple People Eater" and is believed to be the guy who gave a scream that's been featured in hundreds of movies: the Wilhelm Scream.

By Brady Carlson|2024-04-10T07:59:05-04:00April 10, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: food, food history, Gerald Ford, movie history, movies, Sheb Wooley, sound effects, tamales, Wilhelm Scream|

How “Them!” Became The Greatest Giant Ant Movie Of Its Generation (Cool Weird Awesome 320)
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How “Them!” Became The Greatest Giant Ant Movie Of Its Generation (Cool Weird Awesome 320)

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How “Them!” Became The Greatest Giant Ant Movie Of Its Generation (Cool Weird Awesome 320)

It was on this day in 1954 that one of the most important monster movies most people have never heard of was released: "Them!" (note the exclamation mark in the title) featured giant irradiated ants, James Arness, the Wilhelm Scream, Fess Parker, Leonard Nimoy and more! Plus: science has determined how to give the perfect hug, so start practicing.

By Brady Carlson|2021-06-28T11:55:02-04:00June 15, 2020|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: Fess Parker, hugs, Leonard Nimoy, movie history, movies, Them!, Wilhelm Scream|