R.I.P. Sivad (Watson Davis) March 23, 2005
Thank you for the memories, Mr. Davis.
This is a tribute page to the beloved SIVAD, "your monster of ceremonies" from 1962-1972 on Channel 13's Fantastic Features, and a V.I.P. in the pop culture history
of Memphis Tennessee.
Sivad Info on the Web:
An excellent
article by Sivad aficionado Harris Lentz
Fantastic Features Chronolog by Harris Lentz
Matthew Smith
discovered Sivad in 1966 at age 6; he also writes about Cicadas
Chillercinema article
Sivad Obituary: "I feel like a huge part of my childhood has died"
B Monster Bulletin Obituary
Sivad Obituary in Memphis Commercial Appeal: "He had no idea how big it would become." (Download PDF)
Sivad's Death Touches Many Mid-south Hearts
Sivad on Memphis Flyer's 500 Good Things About Memphis List
Cemetery where Sivad laid to rest home to champion tree!
Sivad at the 1963 Mid-South Fair
