70 years ago today in horror history... April 30, 1954 was the Vampira Show debut at midnight! The Vampira Show was an American television show that broadcast vintage horror films presented by the original horror host Maila "Vampira" Nurmi. The series aired on April 30, 1954 at midnight on the Los Angeles television affiliate KABC-TV channel 7. Original Vampira Press / April 1954 You’ve never met Vampira… but you will. She’s been waiting for you for a long time. Perhaps you’ll run into her in on

70 Years of Horror! The Vampira Show 1954-2024 and beyond. #thevampirashow | Vampira

The Vampira Show was a hosted horror movie show, with Vampira played by Maila Nurmi. It aired on KABC-TV Channel 7, Los Angeles, California between 30 April 1954 until 2 April 1955. The movies included classic horror, mystery and crime films. The Vampira show was filmed live, and there is little footage existing. | Vampira