I predict most of you don't know who Criswell was.
Born Jeron "Charles" Criswell Konig on August 18th, 1907, The Amazing Criswell was a flamboyant actor best known for his spit-curled hair and sequined tuxedo. He was the nephew to Indiana Funeral Directors and began sleeping in caskets at a young age; a kooky trait he carried on into adulthood.
Claiming to have psychic abilities (or at least until he started earning money), Criswell achieved notoriety for his predictions. Most of his predictions never manifested, especially his claim that the world would end on August 18th, 1999 as a result of space rays striking Denver causing all metal to adopt rubber qualities. However... there was that one prediction. On March 10th, 1963, Criswell predicted on air that John F. Kennedy would not run for re-election because something was going to happen to him in November. On November 22nd of that year, JFK was assassinated. Johnny Carson was known for spoofing Criswell during the 60s by portraying a character called "Carswell". Later in life, Criswell teamed up with Edward D. Wood Jr. and can be seen making his predictions in Plan 9 From Outer Space. The Amazing Criswell crossed over on October 4th, 1982 and now rests in a niche of remembrance at Pierce Brothers Valhalla of North Hollywood, CA.
To visit The Amazing Criswell go to Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park at
10621 Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91606.
Upon entering, head to the mausoleums on your left hand side.
There are three mosaics on the mausoleum walls. Find the mosaic titled "Remembrance".
Walk into the entrance on the left of the Remembrance mosaic.
Once inside, you will find a wall of tiny niches (columbarium).
Criswell's niche is located six rows up from the bottom and 5 niches in from the right side.
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