John Froome was as a television personality on KAKE TV in Wichita Kansas in the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to hosting the "IGA Party Line" a mid-day show with live audience. John was also the "Old Cobbler" who introduced cartoons; and the weatherman with the "Weather Scope". John was also the creator of the late night horror hosted series "Nightmare" hosted by Tom Leahy.