Barry Hobart was inducted into the "Horror Host Hall of Fame" in 2011 for his horror host character "Dr. Creep" in the television series "Shock Theater" on DATV TCI Channel 20 Dayton, Ohio.
Magazine references: Part one of two-part feature with five photos, "Dr. Creep - Birth of a Legend" by Rick Martin in issue #13 (December 1994) of Scary Monsters, pp. 30-33. (Feature concluded in issue #14.). Full-page ad for "The Best of Shock Theatre" videotape (cover with picture of Dr. Creep reproduced) on page 34. Full-page photo (surrounded by girls in bikinis) on inside front cover.
When Dr. Creep's "Best of Shock Theatre" tape was released the first ones released had an autographed b&w photo of Dr. Creep in the tape box.
Barry Hobart is co-founder of the "Project Smiles" charity, which helps 45-65,000 needy families every year.
Information reprinted from the Horror Host Underground Website profile page for Dr. Creep: "January 1st, 2002 marked Barry Hobart's 30th anniversary as Dr. Creep. Initially inspired by his uncle Doug Hobart's "Dr. Traboh's Chamber of Horrors" traveling spook-show, and his Uncle's film efforts such as Sting of Death and Death Curse of Tartu, Dr. Creep has horror in his blood. After a 13-year initial run on broadcast television under the titles Shock Theatre and Saturday Night Dead, The Creeper continues his family tradition now with new episodes of Shock Theater on cable, as well as still making regular public appearances".