Mystery! Hosted by Gene Shalit - Edward Gorey

This authentic vintage promotional poster advertises the premiere season of the acclaimed public television anthology series Mystery!, broadcast locally on New York's Channel 13 WNET PBS in 1980. Designed and illustrated by legendary artist Edward Gorey, whose signature pen-and-ink crosshatch artwork defined the iconic opening animated sequences for the long-running series, this display poster highlights the inaugural host, renowned film critic Gene Shalit. Produced by WGBH Boston and sponsored by Mobil Oil Corporation, the program introduced American audiences to classic British crime, detective, and suspense adaptations. Printed on heavy paper stock in a standard promotional display size, this collectible piece showcases Gorey's distinctly Edwardian, macabre aesthetic featuring dramatic Victorian figures and eerie architectural motifs. Tailored for Edward Gorey illustration collectors, PBS broadcast archivists, and vintage television ephemera enthusiasts, this rare 1980 poster documents the origin of one of public television's most celebrated mystery series.