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Joe Towey, who hosted KIRO-TV's Saturday-night "Nightmare Theater" as "The Count" from 1965 to 1977, died Sunday at his Seattle home following an illness of more than a year. He was 55.
Towey, who was employed at Channel 7 for 30 years, directed "J.P. Patches," a popular children's program, for 22 years until the show was retired in 1981. He also designed the set for "Nightmare Theater." After the program was replaced on KIRO-TV's schedule, Towey continued to bring "The Count" back to life on special occasions, such as Halloween. He also donned a Santa Claus suit every Christmas for special events at the station.
Towey's son, Chris, is employed at Channel 7.
