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Larry
September 25, 2023
I will never be able to actually say what this guy meant to me, thank you for the memories that I will never forget... You're #2 fan
A fan
September 9, 2023
Rest In Peace my friend and thank you for many memories.
Bill Aguilar
July 24, 2022
Reminiscing of the 70s when my Dad and I would stay up late and watch creature features.Dad and son time with Bob hosting stars such as Bela Logosi ,Vincent Price,Boris Karloff,Lon Chaney and so many more .A special time of horror stars .An era ill always cherish .Rest in peace Bob
Mike guintard
August 29, 2021
I remember how much I enjoyed the show rip
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Andy
May 2, 2020
Thank you to Floyd Perry Jr. for paying legacy.com to keep these wonderful memories and condolences alive forever. What a priceless gift to our beloved Bob Wilkins. Thank you Floyd!
Nora Archambeau
April 4, 2020
I grew up watching Creature Features...much later a Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I think it was Mr. Wilkins' influence that made me a sideline horror fan. Great appreciation goes to his work. Thank you!
Linda
June 13, 2019
I am one of bobby as we called him sisters he had 6 of them luckily he was the oldest. I was just going over some of these pictures etc. on line and see that i never wrote in here. Better late than never. He was a great brother as we girls say though he liked to be our boss. He was very good to my mom and dad. I miss him dearly. He has a lovely daughter and grandchildren and well as a son. XX OO
JERRY ANGLIN
September 22, 2017
MY childhood Hero I collected monster models everything! stayed up just to watch Bob and the guests he brought on as a kid it seemed like his show was coming from a haunted old Mansion and I imagined Bob going into the basement and taking out the movies he was to use for the show. I have always had a skull candle even to this day! and once received a letter from Bob that he signed. I still have it kept it for about 40 years being in music the horror genre fits my lifestyle! thanks Bob for the fun! R.I.P
Dave Bakke
May 22, 2016
Bob... may you be at peace in Heaven. You brought a lot of great memories to me, my family, and my friends growing up in Campbell in the 1970's. Blessings to you and your family...
Wish you were here.
Fabian Venegas
May 21, 2016
Bob,
I was always looking foward to Saturday night following my other good friend Mr. Benny Hill (RIP) to your awesome show. I learned that its alright to be a freak and geek no matter what the squares thought. I also loved going to your movie screening hootennannies at the New Mission Theater as well as the York theater in San Francisco, Man i wish i still had the lobby card you gave me.
Rest in Peace Bob
You will never be forgotten .
June 11, 2015
Best memories of being scared stiff!! I remember watching Christopher Lee Dracula movies on Channel 40 creature features. You were a stupendous attribute to late night horror. I will miss you deeply!
Jennifer Pierce
January 8, 2015
I was very sad to hear that Mr. Wilkins had passed on. I grew up waiting for Creature Features each and every saturday evening - his dry wit and personality just made those hokey movies all the better. Condolences to his family - he was loved by many people!
Jean C. Fisher
February 20, 2014
As a dedicated fan of "Creature Features" way back when, I was utterly bereft to learn of Bob's passing. The only time I ever saw him in person was back in 1977(8?) at the Marin Civic Center during the intermission of a John Williams concert and laser show. I spied this diminutive, blonde-haired, bespectacled man smoking a cigar about 30 feet away and grabbed the arm of my best friend. "Isn't that Bob Wilkins?" I whispered excitedly. The expression on my face must've caught his attention and, giving me a knowing wink, he raised one index finger up to his pursed lips as if to say "Don't let on that you've recognized me" -- soon after which the signal was given to return to our seats. IMHO, the entire planet is the worse for his absence and those who never got the opportunity to experience his quirky, "noire" sense of humor have been short-shrifted whether they know it or not.
The Guy From Pittsburgh ( tm ) on You Tube
George Senda
October 28, 2013
I went to the Creature Features event last night in Niles. Sadly I didn't get to meet John Stanley who couldn't show up due to a family emergency. But I enjoyed the showing of the retrospective of the show. And I had a special reason for being there. Unlike most people, I not only watched the show, I was a guest on Creature Features when I promoted the Star Trek Video Archives back in the late 1970s. I, too, miss Bob and wish I'd gotten to know him personally. I now post regularly on You Tube as The Guy From Pittsburgh ( tm ), just bought my first video camera and still watch old sf and horror pictures. I really HATE the horror films of today ! Too much gore and little imagination.
Terry Roberts
July 12, 2013
I didn't know Bob Wilkins had passed on.As a kid living in Crows Landing, California I watched him every Saturday night. I was a fan club member with the Seven Arts Theater certificate and "Keep America Strong Watch Horror Movies". Bob use to make fun of Milpitas, California (loved it). I even traveled over to the Serra theater to see him, get an autograph and watch a 3D movie. RIP Bob, my best wishes to your family.
Cyril Kalbach
March 24, 2013
I didn't know you were gone until today (24March, 2013). We talked once at the Woodlake Inn about 1974 or 5. Nicest TV personality I've ever met. You are missed.
robert woodward
January 15, 2013
i grew up near Oakland and remember the premiere opening of Creature Features as a teen. Bob gave me years of Monster laughs n enjoyment. It was a privilege to meet Bob Wilkins in Santa Cruz. I was saddened to hear of Bob's death.
Jeffery Koenig
November 7, 2012
God Bless You Bob
Bob, you inspired me. Thank You
Jeffery Koenig
November 7, 2012
I watched both creature features & Captain cosmic with out fail. i love & miss Bob, he IS the greatest. Thank you Bob from the bottom of my heart i'll never look at another tomato without thinking of Attack of the killer tomatoes again. REST IN PEACE WE ALL LOVE & MISS YOU.
Jeff Morton
August 27, 2012
I used to watch Captain Cosmic every day after school. I had friend that would watch it religiously as well and we had the only Eugene, Oregon Captain Cosmic fan club (with two members, of course). I'm sure there were more but we didn't care, it was like he made the show just for us. So sad that Bob has passed away, but he has left us all a great legacy we can enjoy every day. Farewell Mr. Wilkins, hopefully they like science fiction where ever you are.
Laura
May 3, 2011
How I loved Bob Wilkins! During my rebellious teenage years when I was always at odds with my mom, one of the few things we shared was our love for Bob Wilkins - and she and I watched his show faithfully together almost every Saturday night. Bless you Bob - and thanks for the happy childhood memories...
Randy Robinson
February 24, 2011
I remember Bob Wilkins from Creature Features. We lived in Livermore, and every Saturday night the family would sit in the living room, with a huge pan of popcorn. It's a fond memory, and Bob will always be a part of that.
William J hickey
February 5, 2011
I watched creature feature late at night with my big sister because i was too afraid to watch it alone and captain cosmic afterschool instead of doing my homework, RIP Bob you were a defining force in my childhood.
Vicki Boston
November 23, 2010
I had NO idea Bob Wilkson was dead.
In the 1970's, I remembered as a child watching Saturday Nights of scary
movies on Sacramento's Channel 40-CREATURE FEATURE.
I DO remember he reminded me of Woody Allen-they looked a bit alike.
And their persona too a bit.
Gilda Vincent
October 7, 2010
Bob Wilkins was a fixture of my pre-teen and and teen years. When I started dating, there was more than one Saturday night that I wished I'd just stayed home with my little brother and Bob.
Rest in peace, sir.
Glen Eisner
October 27, 2009
Bob Wilkins unknowingly stimulated the direction my life would take. I grew up watching him on TV 40,and have since become a special make-up effects sculptor for film and TV.I regret never having met him in person to tell him of the magnitude his existence imprinted on my life.Thank you,Bob. Bless the hearts of Bob's family.
Patrick Dolby
September 23, 2009
I have such fond memories of him. I am sorry for your loss. As wonderful as it was to see him on the air, you were blessed with him the more so. I had a grandmother pass with the same difficulties so my heart goes out to the family as I know the final years were very difficult.
We were all blessed by Bob and he left a marvelous legacy that will live on for a very long time.
All the best to you.
Rest well Mr. Wilkins.
Shaun Barreto
March 17, 2009
I grew up in Oakland and my grandpa and I used to watch Creature Features every Saturday on channel 2.
Bless you Bob Wilkins. You kept America strong!
Please say hello to my grandpa Georgie since he's on that side now too.
Jeff Marcus
March 3, 2009
I was a Horror Show virgin before Bob Wilkins. I remember being a little kid flipping through the channels at night, alone in my bedroom and finding "Horror on Party Beach" on KTVU. The film scared the daylights out of me! I wanted to change the channel or better yet, turn the TV off completely. I was so scared! But it occurred to me for the first time that I ENJOYED the thrill that being scared gave me. And thanks to Bob I will be a Creature Features lover for ever! I miss you Bob!
Ultra Woman
March 1, 2009
We are truly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. When I used to write fan letters to Captain Cosmic, I would start them "Dear Mr. Wilkins, er-uh-I mean Captain Cosmic". It was so funny how Captain Cosmic vehemently denied he was Bob Wilkins. I watched CAPTAIN COSMIC from the day it premiered. We knew from the very beginning by his voice he was Bob Wilkins!!! I tried to watch every day where possible.
Of course, I watched CREATURE FEATURES more to see Bob and what he had to say than the movies.
I heard of Ultraman because of Bob Wilkins and Augie Ragone. I still follow the latest Ultra series from Japan to this very day!!!
I have many more memories of CREATURE FEATURES/CAPTAIN COSMIC that are too long to share here.
R.I.P. Bob
Randall Bean
February 14, 2009
When I first saw Mr. Wilkins during
his Sacramento days - I remember
thinking, "He looks to young to be smoking a cigar!"
Thank you for all of the great memories from youth, teenager and my shock today - learning of his passing.
Ms. Wilkins, I wish you peace. Please know your "Bob" brought a lot of happiness to many.
Randall K. Bean
kelley jones
February 10, 2009
When Bob Wilkins died, something more than the sadness of his passing has occurred to his many mourners. The program that he helmed now seems greater than it was when originally aired,and the connection to something irretrievable is keenly felt.More than simple nostalgia,or a wish for simpler times,his show in was in great part one of the places where we his audience began to put together our identities.
Did Bob think this was happening to his audience,that a social phenomenon was happening to a large segment of his watchers?Certainly not,but what he did know was that we cared for these stories,and that we took seriously our love of these often derided films .Yes he poked fun,and many recount his oft quoted "don't stay up late..."
But I remember him saying other things as well.That some off these movies are good,and a few ,are great.
His observation when telling us about the film 'THEM',is the terror was in the acting from a traumatized childs eyes,or the fear in Howard Hawks great 'the THING' was that we didn't see the creature,but what we were told about it!
My love of Universals great gothic horrors came from this program.
One night he ran Frankenstein,and as I watched, genuinely scared ,Bob came on one commercial break, and said that you had to feel sorry for the monster,for it had been the victim .I learned something at that very moment about larger truths...in a monster movie of all places.And Bob was the teacher.I rooted for the monster from that point on and was angry when the villagers burned him,and the man who made him never apologized.
What I really learned though,was that unlike the poor monster,I wasn't alone.
Others spoke of these films,and of this good man who brought them to us.On the school yard when I was young,and later at work,and now in recollections with others of those lost days.
And now he's gone,Bob Wilkins is dead,and the world is less magical.
But the Monsters still walk,and its my job to tell my kids about what makes 'Them' so effective,what makes the 'Thing' so scary,and why the monster is the victim in Frankenstein.
I also will tell them of the man who told me.
An era has passed,and now we must start a new one.For everything I gained during those years something must be lost.And I lost Bob Wilkins.
My gratitude to Bob grows every time my kids and I share one of these movies.
I'm better for him.
Greg White
February 6, 2009
Bob, you will always be missed and never forgotten.
Michael Wright
February 4, 2009
I live in Sacramento area now however I grew up in the San Francisco bay area during the early 70's Bob Wilkins was my friend. He was a friend to anyone young or old that had the privilege of watching late night sci-fi or horror movies with him. It did not matter how scary the movie was for an 8 year old like myself Bob was always there with a little humor and a lot of heart. I was even privileged enough to watch Captain cosmic. No matter what I was doing or what trouble I was getting into everyday from 4-5PM I was glued to the TV to see Bob and 2t2 bring some of the best Japanese series to life.
As many childhood things they fade, however with Creature features they became cherished memories, over the years I have never forgotten Bob or his great shows that had such a positive effect on my life. Most recently I was waiting for an appointment in a Davis Starbucks. I picked up a newspaper thumbing to the entertainment section.
I felt tears slowly roll down my face as I saw the headline, Bob had passed. I was devastated, all these great memories I had of him and his shows came pouring over me to the point someone waiting in line asked what was wrong. I read part of the article before long we had 5-6 people in this small Starbucks discussing our favorite recollections from his show many years passed. By the end the person I was originally waiting for had showed up and was sitting at the next table listening intently to our conversation. We didn't realize 2 hours had gone by, my friend did not want to interrupt and was fascinated listening to our antidotes.
Please pass my along my most heart felt condolences to Bob's family and let them know I am just one of many many people he touched over the years. I only wish and truly regret I never had the opportunity to meet him in person.
David Fifer
January 31, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the Wilkins family. I, too, grew up watching Bob in Sacramento on KCRA and KTXL. In recent years, I've been pleased to be able to purchase tapes and DVDs of Bob's shows, and they are still more entertaining than anything from the networks on Saturday night. We will miss him.
Maija Talso
January 30, 2009
Sally and family - I just found this online, and it's so wonderful to read all the nice things everyone has to say about Bob! I remember how fun it was to realize that he was the same Bob we used to watch on Creature Features! Loved the show, loved him, and love you. Take good care, and I hope to see you soon.
Jim Sinclair
January 28, 2009
Bob Wilkins was a big part of my growing up in both the Bay Area and the Sacramento area. I was lucky to be a fan in both areas. I lived in San Leandro until 1972 where I watched Creature Features, and then we moved to the Sacramento area (Fair Oaks) where I quickly found his show on channel 40. Never realizing they were technically not the same show. I just assumed Bob Wilkins and Creature Features were seen everywhere on Fridays and Saturdays. :0) It wasn't until years later that I learned that I was just lucky enough to have lived in both of his markets. Actually luckier since Bob continued his show for channel 40 after he had left channel 2.
My sincere condolences to the Wilkins family during this very sad time.
Sally Wilkins
January 28, 2009
from Sally Wilkins, Bob's wife.....
Thank you, one and all, for your kind words of support and love. We had a wonderful memorial service for Bob on the 24th; public celebrations of his life to follow....in March, probably. With great love.......
Floyd Perry Jr
January 25, 2009
I have decided that as a personal tribute to my childhood idol-BOB WILKINS, I have paid to maintain this Guestbook to remain permanently online for Family, Friends and Fans of BOB WILKINS to read and sign.
Dave Blandford
January 25, 2009
I remember with great fondness Petaluma in the early 70's watching Bob in my bedroom on my black and white console TV that only received about 6 channels. I couldnt channel surf because that meant getting off the bed. I sometimes watched for the movies but most of the time I watched just to see what Bob would say. He really made me look forward to Saturday nights RIP Bob.
Floyd Perry Jr
January 24, 2009
Like many others, I too grew up watching Bob on Television, initially on KTXL TV 40 then later to include CREATURE FEATURES on KTVU-2. I will sadly miss you Bob!
Colleen Jackson
January 24, 2009
Bob was a kind and talented boss. His life, forever affected mine. Although a quiet genius, his brief words of wisdom were life guiding. I am so sorry for his loss.
Joe LeBlanc
January 18, 2009
I grew up with Creature Features on Saturday nights in San Francisco. My favorite movie was
"Horror on Party Beach." I extend my condolensces to Mr. Wilkins' family and friends. Thank you!
Connie Steele
January 18, 2009
My twin and older sister use to watch "Bob Wilkens" every Saturday Night when we were about 4 and 6 years ago. We lived in rural Nevada County in the country where there were a lot of spooking trees at night-- which got much spookier when we watched his show. And his show would scare us to no end-- often causing us to be so scarred that all night we say (under the covers completely) "Are you awake? Are you awake? I can't sleep!" We were would be terrified all through the movie(s) and all night, but we waited ALL week just to get THAT SCARED again! May that wonderful and comforting man rest in peace.
Frank Callendo
January 18, 2009
R.I.P. Captain Cosmic
Bob Babcock
January 18, 2009
Well there goes another wondeful memory of my youth. We used to sit around in my College days and do the Pizza and Beer thing while enjoying Bobs' wit and the great movies. It was what we looked forward to all week. We even lit up the "stogies" to honor him! They truely broke the mold and now there are none. Thanks Bob for being part of my memory banks. You join the many others that made life great; Jonny Carson, Bob Hope and so many others. Rest in Peace my friend!
Shelene Askren
January 13, 2009
I am very sorry for the loss of my uncle Bobby. My heart is with all of you.
Shelene Askren (Dorrance) and family
allen & jan rechtel
January 11, 2009
I was a life long friend of Bob's from grade school thru high school, college,work,roomates, and adult life.
I shall always have the wonderful memories we shared. I share in the pain that he, his wife,Sally and children bore thru those troubling years. We send our heartfelt
sympathies .
CCal
January 10, 2009
Irreplaceable !!!
dave harris
January 10, 2009
Bob gave us somthing to do on a Sat. night. And if the movie was a really bad one ,He would warn us. We would still watch it, and enjoy his company! I remember the amature films he played on Creature features."Hardware wars" and the "attack of the killer BBQ" were my favorites! Farewell Bob!
Walter Fields
January 9, 2009
I met Bob at a pancake breakfast at Thornhill Elementary School in the 1970’s. I also watched his show Creature Features all during the 1970’s. Bob was definitely a class act who will be missed. My condolences to the Wilkins family.
Sue Maxfield-Williams
January 9, 2009
Oh Boy we lost a good one. Bob Wilkins was a wonderful man. I remember when I was younger, and being involved with the Oakland Childrens Chorus, he would invite us to sing on his show at Halloween time. it was such an honor and I will hold that memory in my mind as long a I live. Rest in Peace Bob--You'll be missed.
Dale Beaman
January 9, 2009
For Dave Powell..the movie was Empire of the Ants and I was there. Bob used to have contests asking for viewers to submit an "essay" of sorts regarding the films. I actually was invited to two of those films. I still have the Creature Features Button, Certificate and picture of Bob from his CH 3 days in Sacramento. He truly was missed long before this and will be more so now. God Bless you Bob Wilkins, the memories have lasted all of my life. Best wishes to your family, may Bob rest in peace.
Robert Cooper
January 9, 2009
Bob was a great man. He made Saturday night fun, particularly when you’re a little kid and ya got nowhere to go.
I remember when he showed Night of the Living Dead, he warned us about it for weeks about how scary it was. “I’m not joking”, I think he said at one point. My buddy and I watched it from under the bed, it freaked us out so.
I once met him at the opening of the Federation Trading Post, a Star Trek goodies store in Berkeley back in the ‘70’s. He was a real nice guy, easy-going and funny with all us geeky kids.
He will be missed!! RIP
Michael Bryant
January 9, 2009
Bob Wilkins - There will only ever be one! Thank you for warping my tiny little brain , during the formative years! Thank you for being such a friendly fellow at the 4 or 5 conventions I met you at. You loved the fans , as much as we loved you! Now you are among those,who's films you mocked...hide! R.I.P. Bob!
Toast to Bob Wilkins
Michael Ernest
January 9, 2009
Thank you Bob for adding such a wonderful quirk in my entertainment growing up. If it weren't for the likes of you and Hank Renner in my heart, I'd probably be a nasty corporate litigator today.
cathy waller
January 9, 2009
I'm sorry to hear that a big part of my childhood has moved on.I grew up a CREATURE FEATURE fan.I was even so honored to have my pic taken with him as a very young "campfire girl"it was in our local paper for a cookie sale.None the less,it was a braggable event for me! My greatest thanks to my fovorite Horror film host!!!
Bob Wilkins
January 9, 2009
Dave Powell
January 9, 2009
Bob Wilkins is a Bay Area icon, predominantly for his "Creature Features" hosting. I remember when I was young, I tuned in many times for the movies -- and for the dry wit of Bob Wilkins. As a teen, in 1976 or 1977, I even got to meet him when he did a Saturday morning hosting of a horror pic at Serramonte 6 Theater in Colma, where I was an usher. I was surprised at how many people showed up at 8am for this "event." I don't remember the movie, but I remember meeting Bob Wilkins. May he Rest in Peace.
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