I recall Dr. Creep being just a regular guy with weird make-up on. I didn't think he had much of a persona like Vampira or Elvira, but was just himself, a nice personality that came across on TV. Barry Hobart was involved in many local charities in the Dayton area, and "the Creeper" (as local media people referred to him) was always available for free appearances at local MS carnivals and fundraisers.