Fans of Morgus the Magnificent will celebrate the wacky New Orleans TV mad scientist at the third annual "WYES Presents Morgus Madness," to raise money for the public television station.

The ghoulish gala will take place Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at WYES, 916 Navarre Ave. in New Orleans.

Morgus the Magnificent was a staple of New Orleans television beginning in 1959, presenting schlocky horror movies from a lab bubbling with strange chemicals and ominous electrical currents.

The local icon was created and portrayed by Sid Noel Rideau, who died in 2020. His daughter, Natalie Rideau, will be a part of the WYES celebration.

The event will feature music from The Consortium of Genius, a mad science-themed rock band. Tickets include wide, beer and food from a host of local restaurants and other busi

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