One of them is a giant red devil walking on all fours and grinning menacingly. The other is a ghoulish-looking man with razor sharp teeth and a top hat — a little like what would happen if the Monopoly man had a baby with the Babadook. Their names were Qued and Phred, and for 30 years between 1960 and 1990, they were the very creepy, but unfathomably popular mascots of KQED's annual auction.

<p>One of them is a giant red devil walking on all fours and grinning menacingly. The other is a ghoulish-looking man with razor sharp teeth and a top hat — a little like what would happen if the Monopoly man had a baby with the Babadook. Their names were Qued and Phred, and for 30 years between 1960 and 1990, they were the very creepy, but unfathomably popular mascots of KQED's annual auction.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>