One new program on KNXV in its first months with Scripps had much to do with its new owner. In mid-1985, KNXV began producing "Friday Night at the Frights" starring "Edmus Scarey" (portrayed by Ed Muscare), a series of decidedly campy B-movie wraparounds. Ed Muscare had previously hosted shows for KNXV sister station KSHB-TV in Kansas City. Stuart Powell, general manager of KNXV in the mid-1980s and former KSHB-TV general manager, had convinced Muscare to work at the station coaxed Muscare out of retirement. Muscare resigned in September 1986, shortly before being arrested on charges of sexual battery with a minor stemming from an incident in Florida.