> Both of my parents had at least a casual interest in science fiction.
> Every Friday night, one of my local TV stations would run an SF or fantasy
> movie, calling the presentation NIGHTMARE THEATER.

Wow.  I used to live for NIGHTMARE THEATRE.  Watched it religiously
every Friday night.  The same with Dark Shadows Monday - Friday, and
on Sundays there was always a double-feature with Sinbad or something
similar.

Happy memories.

Cheers,

Chas