Ahhhh! The internet! Where a complete stranger can find an email address and just start harassing someone until legal action has to intervene. Where else could you find a story like the one below (unless you were Mel Gibson or Britney Spears)?

A while back I started gettting letters from a rabid fan of “Hilarious House of Frightenstein” and the guy is really starting to get on my nerves. Since I mentioned on the blog that I may know where to locate some of the master tapes of this Canadian “children’s” classic, he’s been pestering me to no end as to when I’ll have the 130 tapes in my possession. I’ve already told this nut that I cannot get my hands on these tapes without breaking the law, and that if I ever did get them he’d be the first to know, but he refuses give up!

I mean, it was fine in the beginning, but now this guy is starting to sound like a broken record! Here’s the persistent letters I continue to receive in my SPAM box every couple of weeks like clock-work…(note the feverish and extensive use of exclamation and question marks.)

——

November 26

Hello, Bucky!

Does ANYBODY on the face of this planet have ALL 130 episodes of Hilarious House Of Frightenstein? Apparently somebody does and I would love to know who and how I can get in contact with him or her? Any information would be greatly appreciated!!! You should feel so honoured to have met and had lunch with Mr. Van before he passed away! He truly in my mind is a Canadian Legend that was so original, he could never be replaced by any other comic today! Does your friend at his local television station still have access to all those 130 masters as you mentioned in your article? Were they REALLY destroyed? I have seen numerous bootleg copies of this show, but never a high grade quality one! Do ANY high grade quality ones still exist? Very curious to know if they do! Please email me any information if you know who, where and how I could attain the complete collection of this incredible show of 1971!!! Many Thanks & Seasons Greetings!
Regards,
[name withheld]

——

My Response: (truncated)

I do in fact know someone who has access to the entire 130 copies of the show…

He could get into a lot of trouble getting the tapes shipped, so the wait has been going on for some time now. I don’t expect them very soon…

Thanks for your interest! If anything happens, you’ll hear about it on my blog.

——

Novemeber 27 (The next day!)

Hello, Buck!

Any word when you will be obtaining these 130 episodes of HHOF? Are you interested in a possible transaction with me for the complete set? Please contact me asap when you do get hold of the entire collection! Many Thanks & Seasons Greetings!!!
Regards,
[name withheld]

——

My Response:

As I mentioned previously – this is something that may not happen for a long time as it is illegal. I understand your interest in these tapes, but I cannot guarantee anything will ever happen with them.

You may want to try contacting the people at www.frightenstein.com.
He has copies of some of the episodes I believe.

——

Novemeber 27 (Same day!)

Hello, Buck!

Did you hear back from that person who says they have access to all 130 episodes of HHOF? I thought the original masters were all destroyed? Please clarify this! Unless somebody made copies of the masters before they were destroyed? Who has them anyways? Showcase network? CHCH TV? YTV? Please clarify this for me! Any chance of getting them by the end of this year? Would like to make you a generous offer if you can obtain these complete master episodes! For my personal collection only! Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks & Seasons Greetings!
Regards,
[name withheld]

——

December 15

Hello, Bucky!

Did you ever get that complete collection of all 130 episodes of HHOF from your buddy yet? Still await a response from you! I will make you a generous offer for the complete collection if you got it yet!!! Are they from the master tapes? Or copies from television stations like showcase channel or YTV? Please specify? Hope to hear from you soonest and maybe one day I can meet with you downtown in T.O. for a few beers and chat about your meeting with Mr. Billy Van, a Canadian Legend!!!! Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!! Cheers!
Regards,
[name withheld]

——

And finally,

December 29

Hello, Bucky!

Did you ever hear back from your buddy with those 130 episodes of HHOF? I have located quite a few already!!! But would prefer copies from the original master tapes! Any help would be greatly appreciated to direct me to the person or persons who does have ALL 130 episodes of HHOF!!! Many Thanks & Happy New Year!!!
Regards,
[name withheld]

P.S. If possible could you ask your buddy to email me, so I can talk to him! Thanks! This is for my personal collection ONLY and I promise I will not make a dime off of them or trade them with anybody else! Please have your friend email me asap! Thank You!

——

I do not know what else to say as I’ve pretty much said it all in my email responses. If you’re reading this, [name withheld], stop emailing me about the fucking tapes. I’ve been patient up until now. I said I would contact you IF I ever got them and I meant what I said, Rupert. I mean, [name withheld].

Cheers!

Buck Satan :>