Paul Killiam (September 12, 1916 – November 12, 1998) was an entertainer, film historian, and film collector who provided comedic narration at showings of silent films, including as host on his own television show.
[1][2] He amassed a large and valuable collection of films.
Killiam was host of Hometown TV, which debuted on WOR-TV on November 17, 1952.
[4] He performed on The Steve Allen Show delivering a comedic monologue about his film company and then delivering contemporary narration over silent film footage from a film about cave dweller era relations.
He hosted the Paul Killiam Show which featured a similar format of comedic introduction followed by ridiculous narration of old films including from the Thomas Alva Edison's Edison Studio.