Bob Wilkins during the early salad days of “Creature Features” on KTVU TV-2.
Bob Wilkins, the legendary host of KTVU’s “Creature Features” has been suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s for the past several years, and suffering from declining health. Now, I am afraid to report that only four hours after his wife Sally, and the Bob’s doctors, said to preparing for his passing, Bob Wilkins, has left us.
This is indeed sad, but was inevitable… His state was advanced and there was no hope to save him. Bob means a lot to me, not only as a legendary horror host I grew up with, but as a mentor. Man, Bob Wilkins was our hero — everyone at school talked about “Creature Features”! It was the greatest thing at the time — it’s hard to explain the impact the show had on Bay Area viewers in the ’70s. Especially the impact the show and its host, had on me — he was a personal friend, and like a father to me. So, if you were a fan of Bob Wikins, please send your respects to the links below.
For those who grew up with “Creature Features” and it’s host, Bob Wilkins, you can leave messages at his Official MySpace page or at the Official Bob Wilkins website — thanks!
Farewell Bob, rest in peace!
August Ragone & the SHOCK IT TO ME! Grue Crew
Here’s a classic Bob Wilkins Creature Features clip from the mid-’70s.
Bob Wilkins will be sadly missed by three generations of my family. At an early age I became entranced with the way Bob handled his show. When I had a son of my own he also became an avid fan of Bobs. Now my grandsons are 8 and 6, and they just began enjoying the many rerun shows of Bobs. Saturday Fright Night at grandpas will never be the same. God bless him and his family. Robert Koep
Even I don’t know him personally, but I really appreciate his role and contribution. May he rest in peace.