Universal’s most recent incarnation of one of their signature monsters, The Wolf Man, first introduced to the Silver Screen in 1941 with Lon Chaney Jr. easily inhabiting his most famous role, has received the inevitable update—but without sacrificing a single one of these legendary trademarks.

Before this year comes to a close it is important to acknowledge the centennial birthday of this man, born Benjamin David Goodman on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, one of 12 children of working poor Russian Jewish parents.

Koop Kooper reflects about the passing of Don Lane, the American-born television personality who began his career as a nightclub singer before emigrating to Australia in the 1960s where he quickly rose to fame as the host of several television variety programs.

Please pour yourself a drink and make yourself comfortable for your introduction to the silken-voiced Mr. Koop Kooper. We are lucky enough to have him bestow his wit & wisdom upon us at Retrospectmag.com.