From the late 1950s into the 1980s, Morgus was a "horror host" of late-night science fiction and horror movies and television shows that originated in the New Orleans, Louisiana market. …

"Morgus the Magnificent" was a hosted horror movie show with Sidney Noel Rideau as "Morgus" presented movies on WVUE-TV, Channel 8 and Cox Cable Channel 10, New Orleans, …

Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus and his *brilliant* assistant, Dr. Chopsley, conduct ground-breaking experiments from their laboratory above the Old City Icehouse...

Morgus creater Sid Noel performed in a sold-out, one man show at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans in October of 2019. In it, he recounted his history in radio and television, as well as …

Oct 25, 2023 · Created by Sid Noel, who got his start in New Orleans radio with Loyola in the 1950s, Morgus the Magnificent was a New Orleanian answer to the early horror host …

Jul 18, 2025 · “Morgus the Magnificent” is more than just a cult classic, low-budget horror-comedy; it’s a multi-layered reflection of the era in which it was created, a satire on science, …

Oct 26, 2024 · Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus is a New Orleans original, created by Sidney Noel Rideau, a native New Orleanian who worked in local radio before going on TV in costume as …

Oct 12, 2024 · Morgus is a quintessential mad scientist, created and portrayed by New Orleans actor Sidney Noel Rideau (Sid Noel). Assisted by executioner-styled sidekick, Chopsley …

In 1959, Mississippi-based Vin Records released a 7-inch single entitled "Morgus The Magnificent" by Frankie Ford and Mac Rebennack performing as "Morgus and The Ghouls" …

"In January, 1959, with his identity kept secret, Sid created and became the mad but hilarious scientist Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus the Magnificent, whose quixotic, scientific experiments …