Krofft Fact Sheet [1/1]
Larry Latouf
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The World of Sid & Marty Krofft
Fact Sheet
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Last-modified: 02 August 1995
This Fact Sheet was composed from my personal memories (foggy as they
may be), information posted to rec.arts.tv, home videos (very hard to
find), the Movie DataBase Server mo...@ibmpcug.co.uk (not much help
there), Total Television by Alex McNeil, and also inputs from the
following people:
dth...@Rt66.com (David B. Thomas)
tosc...@houston.Geco-Prakla.slb.com (Jeff Toschlog)
This is more than just "Frequently Asked Questions", but answers to
questions that would be asked if more people could remember these
shows.
Please send additions, questions, comments, and corrections to Larry Latouf
lato...@gdls.com. Thank you.
Copyright 1995 by Lawrence A. Latouf--No unauthorized use permitted
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0. Contents
1. Who are Sid & Marty Krofft?
2. What shows were Krofft Productions or featured Krofft characters?
3. The Krofft Supershow
4. The Krofft Superstar Hour
5. Lidsville
6. H. R. Pufnstuf
7. The Lost Saucer
8. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
9. Land of the Lost (The Original)
10. Far Out Space Nuts
11. The Krofft Supershow
12. Donny and Marie
13. Pryor's Place
14. Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters
15. DC Follies
16. The Bugaloos
17. Land Of The Lost (New Series)
18. Krofft Trivia
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1. Who are Sid & Marty Krofft?
**Still looking for a good, short biography.**
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2. What shows were Krofft Productions or featured Krofft characters?
"Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters"
"The Bugaloos"
"DC Follies"
"Donny and Marie"
"Far Out Space Nuts"
"H. R. Pufnstuf"
"The Krofft Supershow"
"The Krofft Superstar Hour"
"Sigmund and the Sea Monsters"
"Land of the Lost (The Original)"
"Land Of The Lost (New Series)"
"Lidsville"
"The Lost Saucer"
"Pryor's Place"
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3. The Krofft Supershow
3a. Description:
The Krofft Supershow began as a ninety minute program, but was
trimmed to sixty minutes in December of 1976. It was hosted by a
rock band assembled for the show, Kaptain Kool and the Kongs. The
foursome introduced the several segments that comprised the series.
[McNeil]
The show ran from 11 September 1976 until 2 September 1978 on ABC.
Segments During the 1976-1977 Season included:
"Electra-Woman and Dynagirl" -- The adventures of two female reporters who
could turn into superheroes.
"Wonderbug" -- The adventures of a fantastic automobile.
"Dr. Shrinker" -- The adventures of a groupd of miniturized moppets.
"The Lost Saucer" -- A 1975-1976 series that was reedited for the Krofft
show [see Lost Saucer].
Segments During the 1977-1978 Season included:
"Wonderbug" -- The adventures of a Fantastic Automobile. (reruns)
"Magic Mongo" -- The adventures of an inept genie.
"Bigfoot and Wildboy" -- The adventures of an ape-like creature and a
human teenager.
3b. The Krofft Supershow Theme Song
Don't get left behind
Take a trip with us today
We will lead you to a land of dreams
Krofft has some super shows
They will blow your mind away
When you join us you'll know why we say
It's such a crazy world
Where anything goes down
And most of what appears isn't true
So in this crazy world
We like to be downtown
And laugh at life along with you
The Krofft Super Show.... The Krofft SUPER SHOW!
Thanks to David Thomas <dth...@Rt66.com> the sound file is
available at ftp://ftp.rt66.com/usr2/dthomas/krofft.au
3c. Cast:
Michael Lembeck.........Kaptain Kool
Debbie Clinger..........Superchick
Mickey McMell...........Turkey
Louise Duart............Nashville
Deidre Hall.............Mara/Electra-Woman
Judy Strangis...........Lori/Dynagirl
Norman Alden............Frank (Electra-Woman & Dynagirl)
John Anthony Bailey.....(Wonderbug)
David Levy..............(Wonderbug)
Carol Anne Sefflinger...(Wonderbug)
Jay Robinson............Dr. Shrinker
Billy Barty.............Hugo (Dr. Shrinker)
Ted Eccles..............(Dr. Shrinker)
Jeff McKay..............(Dr. Shrinker)
Susan Lawson............(Dr. Shrinker)
Ruth Buzzi..............Fi (Lost Saucer)
Jim Nabors..............Fum (Lost Saucer)
Alice Playten...........Alice the babysitter (Lost Saucer)
Jarrod Johnson..........Jerry the boy (Lost Saucer)
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4. The Krofft Superstar Hour
4a. Description:
In fall of 1978 The Krofft Superstar Hour appeared on NBC; the hour
musical and variety show was hosted by the Bay City Rollers, a
popular recording group from Scotland. Latein October, that series
left the air, though the Bay City Rollers continued in a show of
ther own [see The Bay City Rollers Show]. [McNeil]
4b. The Krofft Superstar Hour Theme Song:
[I am not sure, but this theme song may be the same as The Krofft Supershow]
4c. Cast:
Derek Longmuir........Bay City Roller
Alan Longmuir.........Bay City Roller
Stuart Wood...........Bay City Roller
Eric Faulkner.........Bay City Roller
Leslie McKeown........Bay City Roller
Billie Hayes..........
Billy Barty...........
Jay Robinson..........
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5. Lidsville
5a. Description:
After watching a magic show at Six Flags Theme Park, a young boy
name Mark went back stage to meet the magician. When he arrived
back stage, the magician was gone. While snooping around, Mark
watched the magician's hat grow enourmous. He climbed up on top
and fell in. He ended up in a land called "Lidsville"...a land of
hat people.
The show is all about how the "good hats" of Lidsville, along with
Weenie the Geenie, try to help Mark get back to the "real world",
while the evil Whoo Doo and his "bad hats" tries to stop them.
5b. The Lidsville Theme Song:
In the middle of the summer, in the middle of a park,
There began a great adventure for a boy whose name was Mark.
He had come to see the magic man, along with all the children, and
twas so began the day that Mark was never to forget.
He performed all sorts of miricles, and Mark was so impressed
that when the time arrived to go he lagged behind the rest
then quietly he did return, the secret of the had to learn,
but everyone had gone away and darkness was a threat.
The moment that he touched the hat the room began to glow,
And as the put it down and ran the hat began to grow, and grow,
and grow, and grow, and grow, and grow, and grow, and grow,
and grow,........and grow.
He was stunned and he was facinated, still he had to see
There was something deep inside the had, what could that something be?
Then cautiously each step he took, he climbed up on the brim to look,
And all at once the hat began to shake, and rock,...'Lookout!'
[Hideous Laughter]
Falling, falling, into the hat he fell,
Spinning, turning, whirling, twirling....Down.....Down.....
And when he looked into the skies, he couldn't believe his ears or eyes...
Lidsville is the Koo-Koo-Kookiest,
Lidsville is the Ki-Ki-Kickiest,
Lidsville is the Groo-Groo-Grooviest
Lidsville is the living end friend.
And if you have a chance to go-go there
You'll be glad you did...cause
Everyone who comes to Lidsville really flips his lid!
[evil laugh] "How's that for a topper!?!"
5c. Cast:
Butch Patrick ..................... Mark
Charles Nelson Reilly ............. Whoo Doo
Billie Hayes ...................... Weenie the Geenie
5d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 17
Original Network : ABC
Air Date : 09/11/71 - 01/01/73
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6. H. R. Pufnstuf
6a. Description:
A children's fantasy series set at Living Island, with Jimmy,
Witchiepoo, and the Krofft Puppets (one of whom was H. R.
Pufnstuf). The series spawned a 1970 theatrical film. [McNeil]
6b. H. R. Pufnstuf Theme Song:
H. R. Pufnstuf, he's your friend when things get rough....
6c. Cast:
Billie Hayes ..........Witchiepoo
Jack Wild..............Jimmy
6d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 17
Original Network : NBC
Air Date : 09/06/69 - 09/04/71
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7. The Lost Saucer
7a. Description:
Live-action Saturday-morning show about two extraplanetary
creatures who inadvertently pick up a boy and his babysitter while
visiting Earth. The series was later shown as one segment of The
Krofft Supershow. [McNeil]
7b. The Lost Saucer Theme Song:
7c. Cast:
Ruth Buzzi........Fi
Jim Nabors........Fum
Alice Playten.....Alice (the babysitter)
Jarrod Johnson....Jerry (the boy)
7d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes : 16
Original Network : ABC
Air Date : 09/06/75 - 09/04/76
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8. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
8a. Description:
Live-action Saturday-morning series with two brothers that took in
a refugee sea monster (Sigmund) and helped him elude the other
members of his monstrous family. [McNeil]
8b. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters Theme Song:
8c. Cast:
Billy Barty ....................... Sigmund Ooz
Scott Kolden ...................... Scott Stuart
Mary Wickes ....................... Zelda (housekeeper)
Sparky Marcus ..................... Shelby
Rip Taylor ........................ Sheldon the Sea Genie
Fran Ryan ......................... Gertrude
Johnny Whitaker ................... Johnny Stuart
8d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 29
Original Network : NBC
Premiere Date : 09/08/73 - 10/18/75
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9. Land of the Lost (The Original)
9a. Description:
Innovative, live-action Saturday-morning show about a forest ranger
and his two children who, caught in a time warp, found themselves
in a prehistoric world. [McNeil]
9b. Land of the Lost Theme Song:
9c. Cast:
Spencer Milligan .................. Ranger Rick Marshall
Kathy Coleman ..................... Holly
Wesley Eure ....................... Will
Philip Paley ...................... Cha-Ka
Joe A. Giamalva ................... Pakuni
Sharon Baird ...................... Pakuni
Dave Greenwood .................... Sleestack
Bill Laimbeer ..................... Sleestack
John Lambert ...................... Sleestack
9d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 43
Original Network : NBC & CBS
Air Dates : 09/07/74 - 10/20/76 (NBC)
02/04/78 - 09/02/78 (NBC)
06/22/85 - 12/28/85 (CBS)
06/20/87 - 09/05/87 (CBS)
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10. Far Out Space Nuts
10a. Description:
This live-action sitcom was seen on Saturday mornings. It starred
Bob Denver as Junior and Chuck McCann as Barney, two spacecenter
employees who accidentally blasted off while loading food onto a
rocket. [McNeil]
Junior is loading all the meals in a rocket Breakfast.....
Dinner..... Launch (Ooops!)
10b. Far Out Space Nuts Theme Song:
10c. Cast:
Bob Denver ........................ Junior
Chuck McCann ...................... Barney
Patty Maloney ..................... Honk
Al Checco
10d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 16
Original Network : CBS
Air Date : 09/06/75 - 09/04/76
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11. The Krofft Supershow
11a. Electra-Woman and Dynagirl
Cast:
Deidre Hall ....................... Mara/Electra-Woman
Judy Strangis ..................... Lori/Dynagirl
Norman Alden ...................... Frank
11b. Dr. Shrinker
Cast:
Jay Robinson ...................... Dr. Shrinker
Billy Barty ....................... Hugo
Ted Eccles ........................
Susan Lawrence ....................
Jeff McKay ........................
11c. Kaptain Kool & The Kongs
Cast:
Michael Lembeck ................... Kaptain Kool
Debbie Clinger .................... Superchick
Louise Duart ...................... Nashville
Mickey McMell ..................... Turkey
11d. The Lost Saucer
Cast:
Alice Playten ..................... Alice
Jim Nabors ........................ Fum
Ruth Buzzi ........................ Fi
Jarrod Johnson .................... Jerry
11e. Wonderbug
Cast:
David Levy
John Anthony Bailey
Carol Anne Sefflinger
11f. Miscellaneous Facts:
The Krofft Supershow '77
Number Of Episodes : 16
Original Network : ABC
Premier Date : 09/10/77
Shows:
Kaptain Kool & The Kongs
Wonderbug (reruns)
Magic Mongo
Bigfoot & Wildboy
The Krofft Superstar Hour
Number Of Episodes : 13
Original Network : NBC
Premier Date : 09/08/78
Shows:
Bay City Rollers (Hosts) (60 min. thru 10-28-78)
Chaka And Wolf Boy
Horror Hotel
Magic Mongo (reruns)
(This show became The Bay City Rollers Show)
The Bay City Rollers Show (continued from above)
Number Of Episodes : 13
Original Network : NBC
Premier Date : 11/04/78
Shows:
Bay City Rollers
Horror Hotel
Bigfoot & Wildboy (Reruns)
(Two 11 min. segments were strung together to make a 30 min. show.)
Number Of Episodes : 13
Original Network : ABC
Premier Date : 06/??/79
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12. Donny and Marie
12a. Description:
The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team: Donny
and Marie Osmond, two of the nine talented Osmond children. Both
are excellent singers (she, "a little bit country", he, "a little
bit rock and roll") as well as compentent ice skaters; many
routines were done on ice, and the dancing Ice Vanities were
regular performers (the ice routines were dropped in the fall of
1978). [McNeil]
12b. Donny and Marie Theme Song:
12c. Cast:
Donny Osmond
Marie Osmond
Jim Connell
Hank Garcia
The other Osmond siblings
12d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: ??
Original Network : ABC
Air Date : 01/23/76 - 01/19/79
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13. Pryor's Place
13a. Description:
Inventive funnyman Richard Pryor brought his considerable talents
to Saturday-morning television in this live-action series. The
setting was an urban neighborhood, with Pryor reminiscing about
his choldhood to a group of local kids; he then played various
characters in the ensuing stories. [McNeil]
13b. Pryor's Place Theme Song:
13c. Cast:
Richard Pryor
Akili Prince ...................... Little Richie
Cliffy Magee ...................... Wally
Tony Cox .......................... Allen
Danny Nucci ....................... Freddy
Keland Love ....................... Meatrack
13d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: ??
Original Network : CBS
Premiere Date : 09/22/84 - 06/15/85
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14. Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters
14a. Description:
An hour of music and comedy starring country-and-western singer
Barbara Mandrell, assisted by her two sisters, and the Krofft
Puppets. [McNeil]
13b. Theme Song:
14c. Cast:
Barbara Mandrell
Louise Mandrell
Irlene Mandrell
Krofft Puppets
14d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: ??
Original Network : NBC
Premiere Date : 11/18/80 - 6/26/82
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15. DC Follies
15a. Description:
Political satire was the thread of this half-hour comedy show, set
at a Washington D.C. bar. The characters in the bar were all
Krofft Puppets caricatures of prminent politicians and showbiz
people. The show was no doubt inspired by the popular British show
"Spitting Image", which also employed puppets. [McNeil]
15b. Theme Song:
15c. Cast:
Fred Willard ...... Bartender
15d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 72
Original Network : Syndicated
Air Date : 9/87 - 9/89
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16. The Bugaloos
16a. Description:
Live-action Saturday-morning series about a witch and a four-insect
singing group, The Bugaloos. [McNeil]
16b. Theme Song:
16c. Cast:
Martha Raye ...... Benita (the witch)
Carolyn Ellis .... Joy
John Philpott .... Courage
John McIndoe ..... I.Q.
Wayne Laryea ..... Harmony
16d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: ??
Original Network : NBC
Air Date : 09/12/70 - 09/02/72
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17. Land Of The Lost (New Series)
17a. Description:
Remake of the 1970's show "Land Of The Lost".
17b. Theme Song:
17c. Cast:
17d. Miscellaneous Facts:
Number of Episodes: 26
Original Network : ABC
Premiere Date : 09/??/91
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18. Krofft Trivia
18a. Q: What does the H.R. in H. R. Pufnstuf stand for?
18b. Q: Any other show/movies have Krofft characters?
A: The Dean Martin Show (NBC 1965-1974) featured the Krofft Marionettes.
David Pautler
> 7. The Lost Saucer
>
> 7a. Description:
>
> Live-action Saturday-morning show about two extraplanetary
> creatures who inadvertently pick up a boy and his babysitter while
> visiting Earth.
I'm certain Nabors and Buzzi played robots. I thought they were from
Earth's far future, but they may have been extraterrestrial.
The saucer could travel through time, but I don't know if it ever
left Earth. The point of the show, like so many other Krofft
shows, was to try to return the boy and girl to their own time
and place.
-dp-
magus
> 11. The Krofft Supershow
> The Krofft Supershow '77
> Number Of Episodes : 16
> Original Network : ABC
> Premier Date : 09/10/77
> Shows:
> Kaptain Kool & The Kongs
> Wonderbug (reruns)
> Magic Mongo
> Bigfoot & Wildboy
Just wondered, did everyone who wanted it get the picture I posted on
alt.binaries.pictures concerning this show? It was a colour scan of a
comic book cover with photographs from the parts above.
If only one person responds to this I'll repost. Hence, if there's one
here please DON'T post or mail me. :)
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David B. Thomas
: Nope. Completely different theme song.
I actually have the theme to the Krofft Super Show on my 70s web page.
http://www.rt66.com/dthomas/70s/70s.html
I have no idea why I recorded it... but I was going through old tapes and there it was, all by itself, and with a cheer afterwards. I had been deliberately
recording the theme and was glad to get it. Wild!... I don't remember that
at all.
I'd love to be able to add more info about the show.
David
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Mark Evanier
> musical and variety show was hosted by the Bay City Rollers, a
> popular recording group from Scotland. Latein October, that series
> left the air, though the Bay City Rollers continued in a show of
> ther own [see The Bay City Rollers Show]. [McNeil]
ME: The Bay City Rollers Show was a half-hour cut-down of the Krofft
Superstar Hour.
>4b. The Krofft Superstar Hour Theme Song:
> [I am not sure, but this theme song may be the same as The Krofft
>Supershow]
ME: Nope. Completely different theme song.
> The Krofft Superstar Hour
> Number Of Episodes : 13
> Original Network : NBC
> Premier Date : 09/08/78
> Shows:
> Bay City Rollers (Hosts) (60 min. thru 10-28-78)
> Chaka And Wolf Boy
> Horror Hotel
> Magic Mongo (reruns)
> (This show became The Bay City Rollers Show)
ME: Chaka & Wolf Boy were never on the show, nor was Magic Mongo. The
reference books that say this are in error.
>13. Pryor's Place
> Number of Episodes: ??
ME: There were thirteen episodes.
Widya Santoso
My Gosh! Mr. Evanier, you know too much! You must die! No one must
know so much and live. ?:-)
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