It's a Prehistoric Panic When a Wayward U-Boat Surfaces in "The Land That Time Forgot"!

Tonight on MeTV- we head back in time- and then, head even FURTHER back in time- when a World War I submarine holding two enemy groups finds itself lost- only to discover a hidden uncharted subcontinent where dinosaurs co-exist with prehistoric men- and life evolves in a totally different way. Stand by to submerge yourself in “The Land That Time Forgot”!

This 1974 film, loosely based on a story written by Tarzan’s creator, Edgar Rice Burroughs, begins as a wartime story- along time ago in an ocean far, far away ( hey, you know what day it is- “May the 4th be with you”)- with a British ship being torpedoed by a German submarine. The few survivors, including American Bowen Tyler, a pretty biologist, and a few crew members, end up commandeering the sub- at least for a while, until the German crew retake power. Unfortunately, Deitz, a vengeful officer, had destroyed the sub’s compass and radio in order to stymie the enemy before the power shift- and now, they have no idea where they are located or which way they are heading.

They get some idea when they find themselves in an area filled with icebergs- and the enemy captain, Von Schoenvorts- who actually has a sense of decency and fairness-sees what he believe may be a legendary lost continent he has read about known as Caprona . Spotting what appears to be a channel leading inland, and running out of fuel, they pilot the U-Boat through the dangerously narrow passage.

When they emerge, they are shocked to find that they are in a tropical land- with prehistoric creatures all around them! After some run-ins with the savage beasts, they take a small boat onto land-and find themselves among not only dinosaurs -but prehistoric men, who are equally as dangerous!

After fighting the neanderthals off, they have one prisoner who they saved from an attacking dinosaur- who now has become their friend! They learn his name is Ahm- and also that he does not want them to precede north – in fear of another type of prehistoric men, different from his people- possibly at a different stage of evolution?

The two warring factions, now united in their cause to find a way to return to civilization, find that there is crude oil among the island’s resources- that they could roughly refine to create enough fuel for the sub. There is more danger ahead- from the prehistoric beasts, various types of cavemen, and some treachery within their own ranks. Will these factors stand in the way of escaping from this land that time forgot?

This film stars Doug McClure, a popular actor known mainly for his cowboy roles, as the leading man- and, among the cast members, an actor who played the part of one of Dr. Who’s greatest enemies! We’ll tell you about these two and the other cast members, give you some background on the production, subject you to the latest business venture cooked up by Imp and Gwengoolie, and we’ll all get schooled on dinosaurs- by Boddy Sorrell!? We’ll also serenade you with a new song, and dig up a vintage prehistoric commercial from the Sven vault!

Don’t forget-“The Land That Time Forgot” begins tonight at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. Join in on the live-Tweeting on Twitter during the show, and make sure to use the hashtag #svengoolie. Chicago area viewers get one more chance to experience the “Trilogy of Terror” at 11 am on CW26.

We have been honored with being voted “favorite horror host” for the 12th time in the national Rondo Awards! As I’ve mentioned, it means a great deal, since the awards are decided by the votes of the fans- and we are extremely grateful for your support! And-once more- we’d like to thank all the Sven fans who made our visit to this year’s C2E2 convention a big success. Make sure you check the appearances tab here on our website every so often to find out when we will next be venturing out in public!

Tonight- join us for a real blast from (or to) the past-as we find ourselves between a rock and a Stone Age place!