#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------# The World of Sid & Marty Krofft Fact Sheet Version 2.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last-modified: 09 October 1996 This Fact Sheet was composed from my personal memories (foggy as they may be), information posted to rec.arts.tv, home videos, the Movie DataBase Server movie@ibmpcug.co.uk (not much help there), Total Television by Alex McNeil, "The Land Of The Lost" (series 2) press kit, Children's Television, 1947-1990 by Jeffery Davis, and also inputs from the following people: dthomas@Rt66.com (David B. Thomas) joy@msc.tamu.edu (Joy Campbell McKenzie) raymond.zada@a011.aone.net.au (Anthony Harrison) toschlog@houston.Geco-Prakla.slb.com (Jeff Toschlog) chaneski@ix.netcom.com (John Chaneski) goggans@music.cc.uga.edu (Colonel X) jthornt@husc.harvard.edu (John Thornton) bphilli@moe.cc.emory.edu (Brian Phillips) ochs@yakko.cs.wmich.edu (Fred Ochs) gmclain@connecti.com (Glenn McLain) shadow@scorch.hna.com.au (Aaron Brockbank) faithm@cais.com (Faith Moser) carras@cosmoslink.net (Steve Carras) This is more than just "Frequently Asked Questions", but answers to questions that would be asked if more people could remember these shows (as they are more and more each day). *** Check out my soon to be Official Krofft Web Site. *** Located at: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/la/latouf/krofft.html For more information and sound bites, check out David Thomas' 70s WWW page at: http://www.rt66.com/dthomas/70s/70s.html Please send additions, questions, comments, and corrections to Larry Latouf (latouf@netcom.com). Thank you. Copyright 1995-96 by Lawrence A. Latouf--No unauthorized use permitted. Permission is granted to distribute the list in its entirety and without modification as long as such is done without charge. For other use beyond that appropriate for using other resource material, please contact the author for prior permission. Lawrence requests that anyone posting the list to another major computer network contact him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to this version: i) The changes in this version were the result of information provided by Joy Campbell, a member of the Krofft Alumni. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Electra-Woman and Dynagirl 19. Wonderbug 20. Dr. Shrinker 21. Magic Mongo 22. Bigfoot and Wildboy 23. Horror Hotel 24. Krofft Trivia (FAQs) 25. H. R. Pufnstuf: The Movie 26. The World Of Sid & Marty Krofft, Live at the Hollywood Bowl 27. The Brady Bunch Hour 28. The Patti LaBelle Show 29. Puf-A-Palooza ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Who are Sid & Marty Krofft? [The following is taken from the "Land of the Lost" series two, press kit] For five generations the name Krofft has symbolized innovative quality entertainment. Over the past twenty years, brothers Sid and Marty Krofft have packaged some of Hollywood's most popular performers, writers, and directors and assembled a brilliant group of technical personnel. This ensemble has brought them success in television and motion picture productions and in live attractions for night clubs, amusements parks, arena shows and World's Fairs. Continuing as the fifth generation in this line of puppeteers, the Krofft story represents a lifetime devoted to entertaining. The older brother, Sid started his show business career in the early 1940's. At the tender age of ten, Sid toured with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, and also toured with legendary performers such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Sonja Henie. Marty Krofft waited until the age of fifteen to join his brother on the road, but when he did the young team quickly made an impact. In 1957, they created the famous "Les Poupees de Paris" playing live at four World's Fairs and Las Vegas, enchanting over nine million people. * Extra Note: Sid and Marty also designed the Atlanta Falcons mascot, as well as the "Kool Aid" pitcher. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. What shows were Krofft Productions or featured Krofft characters? "Anson & Lorrie" "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour" "Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters" "Bobby Vinton's Rock 'n' Rollers" "The Brady Bunch Hour" "The Bugaloos" "The Dean Martin Show" "DC Follies" "Donny and Marie" "Far Out Space Nuts" "Fol de Rol" [primetime special] "Harry Tracy" [Motion Picture] "H. R. Pufnstuf" "Krofft Late Night" [TV Special] "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" "Middle Age Crazy" [Motion Picture] "The Patti LaBelle Show" "Pink Lady and Jeff" "Pryor's Place" "Raquel Welch in the World Of Sid & Marty Krofft" "Red Eye Express" [TV Special] "Side Show" [TV Movie] "The World of Sid & Marty Krofft" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- Wonderbug -- Dr. Shrinker -- The Lost Saucer Segments During the 1977-1978 Season included: -- Wonderbug -- Magic Mongo -- Bigfoot and Wildboy 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 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 ?????????? .............Flatbush Deidre Hall.............Lori/Electra-Woman Judy Strangis...........Judy/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) 3d. 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 * Kaptain Kool was a Fonzie Knock-off. They were sort of the "Banana Splts" of the Supershow, don't you think? I recall a 5th Kong who always rhymed the last word of his sentences("You can skate, Kate!"). His name was Flatbush and his outfit was pink and his hat sported a long Turkey feather. All of the Kongs' songs were written by the Osmonds(sung by them too?). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: [Well, I've been informed that it is a different theme song from the Supershow, but no one has given me the correct song lyrics.] 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.......... 4d. Miscellaneous Facts: 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) Horror Hotel Magic Mongo (edited 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Lidsville 5a. Description: After watching a magic show at Six Flags Over Texas, a young boy name Mark went back stage to meet the magician (Merlo). 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 Hoo Doo and his "bad hats" try to stop them. 5b. The Lidsville Theme Song: ( Lyrics by Sid Krofft ) 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 held its breath. The moment that he touched the hat the room began to glow, And as he 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 ............. Hoo Doo Billie Hayes ...................... Weenie the Geenie 5d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 17 Original Network : ABC Air Date : 09/11/71 - 01/01/73 Rerun : 09/08/73 - 08/31/74 * BILLIE HAYES: [See Pufnstuf] * CHARLES NELSON REILLY: In the sixties, CHARLES NELSON REILLY made a lasting impression in "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." In the 70's, most people knew CHARLES NELSON REILLY as that guy who traded snappy banter with Brett Sommers on "Match Game." Few recall his portrayal of the evil magician Hoodoo on "Lidsville." These days CHARLES is actively involved with traveling productions of Broadway comedies, and finds himself on the road, directing, for most of the year. * BUTCH PATRICK: Fans of Eddie Munster were delighted to catch an all-grown-up BUTCH PATRICK resurfacing in the mid-70's as the star of "Lidsville." After the show ended, BUTCH continued to act, mostly landing bit-parts on television shows. These days BUTCH lives in Austin, Texas (or St. Petersburg, Florida), and spends his time touring colleges and universities around the country to speak about his life in "the business." In addition, he made a cameo appearance in a "Munsters" TV movie which aired on Fox in the fall of '95. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Who's your friend when things get rough? H.R. Pufnstuf Can't do a little, 'cuz he can't do enough. Once upon a summertime, Just a dream from yesterday, A boy and his magic, golden flute, Heard a boat from off the bay: "Come and play with me, Jimmy, Come and play with me. And I will take you on a trip Far across the see-eeeeeee-eea!" But the boat belonged to a kooky old witch, Who had in mind the flute to snitch. From her Vroom-Broom in the sky, She watched her plan materialize. She waved her wand. The beautiful boat was gone. The sky grew dark. The sea grew rough. The boat sailed on and on and on and ooooon. But Pufnstuf was watching, too, And knew exactly what to do. He saw the witch's boat attack, And how the boy was fighting back. He called his Racer Rescue Crew, As often they'd rehearsed. And off to save the boy they flew... {But who would get there first?!} Jimmy washed up on the shore, Puf arrived to save the day, Which made the witch so mad and sore, She shook her fist and screamed awaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy. H.R. Pufnstuf Who's your friend when things get rough. H.R. Pufnstuf Can't do a little, 'cuz he can't do enough. Thanks to John Chaneski for originally supplying words to the theme song. 6c. Cast: Roberto Gamonet ................... Pufnstuf's body Lenny Weinrib ..................... Voice of Pufnstuf, Orson's voice Billie Hayes ...................... Witchiepoo Jack Wild ......................... Jimmy 6d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 17 Original Network : NBC Air Date : 09/06/69 - 09/04/71 Rerun : 09/09/73 - ??? (ABC) * HOLLINGSWORTH MORSE directed the PufnStuf series, as well as the feature film. * In the TV series of HR there are two different Pufnstuf's. (Actually three). One Pufnstuf has lips. Actually a faint line around his mouth. They are most noticeable in the "Kite" episode and the Saturday Morning CD. Another has arms that move and a head that doesn't move (unless he runs or jumps) and another with stationary arms and a mouth that moves. Quite easy to look for once you know. This ranks up there with Witchiepoo's nose. That seems to change with every closeup. It's fun to look for. * If Jimmy can't escape from Living Island how come Pufnstuf was on "The Brady Bunch Hour"?? * Buttons were used as money on Living Island. * The Murmurs have done a cover of "H.R. Pufnstuf" theme song featured on an album called Saturday Morning. * Witchiepoo's song: "Oranges poranges, who says, oranges poranges, who says, oranges poranges, who says--there ain't no rhyme for oranges!" * Originally, H.R. Pufnstuf was going to be a Western, that is why he wears cowboy boots. * H. R. Pufnstuf The Movie was released in 1970. * A new H. R. Pufnstuf Movie is currently in the works. * BILLIE HAYES: To this day, Billie Hayes' co-stars rave about her performance as Witchiepoo on "H.R. Pufnstuf." Jack Wild insists, "She should have won an Emmy!" Billie was Mammie Yokum in the movie "Li'l Abner", and also popped up in a role as a nun in the "Tabitha", the 1977 sequel to "Bewitched". Her most memorable post-Krofft TV role was that of O'Reilly on "General Hospital." These days, Billie spends her time acting on stage, predominantly in the Los Angeles area, where she resides. * JACK WILD: JACK WILD made the girls swoon as The Artful Dodger in "Oliver!" and continued to do so as Jimmy on "H.R. Pufnstuf." Shortly after completing the series, and the full-length feature film based on the show (one year later ), JACK returned to England to continue acting. He has been doing so steadily ever since. Here in America, he has been seen in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and in a small role on an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" se veral years ago. These days he is mainly focusing on stage performances in London. * LENNIE WEINRIB also co-wrote the TV series with Paul Harrison and sometimes ROBERT RIDOLPHI. As he was replaced in the feature film version it probably explains his absence. Pufnstuf and Orson both sound vastly different in the film. Also LENNIE WEINRIB can be seen in episode 11 of "The Munsters" He plays a crook. A photo of him appears in The Munsters book by Steve Cox. * Freddy The Magic Flute was stolen from the Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures Warehouses, located in Sun Valley, California sometime during the week of September 4, 1995. As of February 1996, I have not been informed of its return. * Pufnstuf Episodes: Episode 01..........................The Magic Path Jimmy and Freddie are captured by the evil Witchiepoo and trapped on Living Island Episode 02..........................The Wheely Bird Pufnstuf and Jimmy build a birdlike contraption, but Witchiepoo is wise to their plan Episode 03..........................Show Biz Witch A talent show is planned and Witchiepoo enters it Episode 04..........................The Mechanical Boy Witchiepoo turns Jimmy into a mechanical boy Episode 05..........................The Stand In Witchiepoo is asked to take part in a movie Episode ??..........................(The Election) Living Island hold their elections and Witchiepoo runs also Episode ??..........................(Kite Flight) Jimmy and Pufnstuf build a box kite so they can fly home, but Witchiepoo has other ideas. Episode ??..........................(The Cold Spell) While the North Wind freezes Witchiepoo Pufnstuf and Jimmy save Freddy Episode ??..........................(The Old Man) When a time machine turns Jimmy into an old man, Witchiepoo falls in love a plans her wedding. Episode ??..........................(The Rotten Book) Freddy is turned into a mushroom and the only spell to turn him back is in the witches book. Episode ??..........................(The Love Potion) Witchiepoo is sprayed with love potion and gives Jimmy the Vroom Broom to ride home Episode ??..........................(A Visit From Royalty) Boss Witch plans her visit but cancels so Jimmy disguises himself and fools Witchiepoo Episode ??..........................(Jimmy's Birthday) Witchiepoo's henchman Orson comes down with a disease fooling Witchiepoo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. The Lost Saucer 7a. Description: Two visitors from an Earth's distant future are set adrift to study the inhabitants of present day (1970s) earth. The series was later shown as one segment of The Krofft Supershow. 7b. The Lost Saucer Theme Song: Out of the sky and out of time, Coming to see all that they can find, No where to go, Fi and Fum, They've been to the moon, Now they've been to the sun, Please, Please take me along... Now Listen... From the future of time, They came to see, How the world used to be, But something went wrong deep inside, And they can't get off this crazy ride Please, Please someone help us, Where are we going in the Lost Saucer, Somebody help us in the Lost Saucer, Where are we going in the Lost Saucer, Somebody help us in the Lost Saucer, Where are we going in the Lost Saucer. Thanks to gmclain@ix.netcom.com (Glenn McLain) for supplying the words to the 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 * ALICE PLAYTEN could be heard on a National Lampoon record, "Lemmings", introducing a band called Megadeath(not the Dave Mustaine group). She also went on to a show called "That's Cat". * JARROD JOHNSON played a boy who said, "Dyn-o-mite!" like J.J. of "Good Times". Did they specifically ask for a boy with the same initials as Jimmie Walker's character? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: --- FRIENDS --- [Sigmund, you're a rotten sea monster] [Sigmund you're through!] [Scram, get outta here.] (Verse 1) There's nothing like a day out on the beach, When all it does is rain. You need somebody else to make, The Sun come out again. When you find that special someone, You never expected too. It'll make you believe in magic, It could change your life for you. Talk about, friends, friends, friends. Knockin' at you're door, friends, friends, friends. Thats what friends are for, Friends when you're young or old, Everybody needs, friends, friends, friends. Now, friends, friends, friends. What's it all about? friends, friends, friends. Can't live without, Friends won't let you down, You gotta have, friends, friends, friends. (Verse 2) I must admit my life has changed, Since you came on the sceen. And everything is twice as nice, If you know what I mean. I can't change the way I feel, And wouldn't if I could. I never had someone before, Who made me fell so good. Now, friends, friends, friends. What's it all about? friends, friends, friends. Can't live without, Friends won't let you down, You gotta have, friends, friends, friends. Talk about, friends, friends, friends. Knockin' at you're door, friends, friends, friends. Thats what friends are for, Friends when you're young or old, Everybody needs, friends, friends, friends... --------------------------------------------------------------- This is an alternative theme song that 'may' be from the second season. This has been provided by Aaron Brockbank. Let me tell you a tale, a very strange tale, about two boys that were searching one day: On a very weird beach, around Deadman's Point, where there are haunted sea caves they say, strange sea monsters have been sighted there, so if travelling in the area, beware (beware, beware, beware) [Sigmund, you are a horrible sea monster] [Sigmund, you're through, get outta here] Meanwhile back on the beach, Johnny & Scott are combing in the rocks, unaware that behind them Sigmund lurks, preparing to give them a shock. BOO! In total surprise the boys eyes [ayeeeezzzzzz!] decide what can it be, and then it moves and lo, it's a monster from the sea. Now Sigmund the Sea Monster and Johnny & Scott are friends, the finest of friends that ever can be on the land or on the sea. [Now Sigmund the Sea Monster and Johnny & Scott are friends, the finest of friends that ever can be on the land or on the sea..]" --------------------------------------------------------------- -- YET ANOTHER THEME SONG -- You better run, you better hide We gotta keep you Out of sight Be careful, Sigmund. Cover your tracks When you leave 'Cause you know Zelda won't believe You friend is Sigmund. Who ever heard of A friendly sea monster Lovin' and laughin' His life away? You better run, you better hide We gotta keep you Out of sight Be careful, Sigmund. The other monsters Put you down 'Cause you're not mean And now we've found A friend in Sigmund Who ever heard of A friendly sea monster Lovin' and laughin' His life away? The other monsters Put you down 'Cause you're not mean And now we've found A friend in Sigmund He's alright He's out of sight He makes me smile I like his style I hope he stays awhile And he's doin' fine He's a friend of mine. You better run, you better hide We gotta keep you Out of sight Be careful, Sigmund He's a friend of mine. 8c. Cast: Billy Barty ....................... Sigmund Ooze/Uncle Siggy Scott Kolden ...................... Scott Stuart Mary Wickes ....................... Zelda (housekeeper) Sparky Marcus ..................... Shelby Rip Taylor ........................ Sheldon the Sea Genie (3rd Season) Fran Ryan ......................... Gertrude Johnny Whitaker ................... Johnny Stuart Walker Edminston .................. Dr. Cyclops/Sigmund's voice Joan Gerber ....................... Sigmund's voice Lenny Weinrib ..................... Sigmund's voice 8d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 29 Original Network : NBC Premiere Date : 09/08/73 - 10/18/75 * Tripping Daisy has done a cover of both "Friends" and "Sigmund And The Seamonsters" on an album called Saturday Morning. * In Episode two of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, "Puppy Love", Big Daddy is reading a magazine the back cover has a picture of Witchiepoo and Orson on it. * The Ooze family lived at Dead Man's Cove. * Sigmund once fell in love with the puppy next door named Fluffy. * The episode "Puf Drops In" features a guest appearance by H.R. Pufnstuf, Jimmy and Freddy the Flute. * JOHNNY WHITAKER: JOHNNY WHITAKER started acting at the age of three, and is best remembered as Jody on the TV show "Family Affair." After "FA," JOHNNY was catapulted into the limelight, and landed lead roles in Disney movies, such as "Tom Sawyer," (which co-starred Jodie Foster). The Kroffts lured teen idol JOHNNY into accepting the role on "S&TSM" by promising him that he would not only get to spend lots of time in the water, but also have the chance t o sing. JOHNNY didn't get to scuba dive much, but he did have the opportunity to sing his heart out. In fact, JOHNNY crooned the song "Friends" which was used as the show's theme for the first season. Today, JOHN, as he likes to be called ("I've got hair on my chest now!"), lives in the Los Angeles area and keeps himself busy as a computer consultant. He is still interested in acting and is attempting to produce a "Family Affair" reunion. * SCOTT KOLDEN: SCOTT KOLDEN was actually handpicked by JOHNNY WHITAKER to play SCOTT on "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters." JOHNNY and SCOTT had previously worked together and gotten along famously. So when the Kroffts had narrowed it down to four or five kids, Johnny chose SCOTT from the bunch to play his little brother. After giving up acting, SCOTT KOLDEN worked for the phone company for about ten years. These days he resides in the Los Angeles area and has a career in sound effects -- creation and editing. * BILLY BARTY: BILLY BARTY is currently an actor living in Los Angeles. He has been working steadily since his seaweed-toting days on the set of "S&TSM," appearing in several major motion pictures, like "Foul Play" and "Willow," and numerous television shows. In addition, BILLY is actively involved with the organization The Little People of America, which he founded in 1957. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Land of the Lost (The Original) 9a. Description: Ranger Rick Marshall, his son Will, and his Daughter Holly, find themselves trapped behind a one-way time barrier after surviving a near-fatal plunge over a waterfall. Each week the Marshalls battled for survival against giant prehistoric monsters, and participated in the conflick between a group of apelinke people called Pakunis, whom they befriended, and their enemies, the Sleestacks, evil reptilian creatures bent on conquest. [Davis] 9b. Land of the Lost Theme Song: [First 2 seasons] Marshall, Will, and Holly, on a routine expedition, Met the greatest earthquake ever known. High on the rapids, it struck their tiny raft. And plunged them down a thousand feet below To the Land of the Lost. ------------------------------------------------------- [3rd season] (first run in 1978) Spencer Milligan left the show, so it was said that the kids' Uncle Jack went to find them and ended up in the LOTL.) Will and Holly Marshall, as the earth beneath them trembled, Lost their father through the door of time. Uncle Jack went searching, and found those kids at last. And now they're looking for a way to escape From the Land of the Lost. Thanks to jthornt@husc.harvard.edu (John Thornton) for supplying the words to the theme song. 9c. Cast: Spencer Milligan .................. Ranger Rick Marshall Uncle Jack ........................ Ron Harper Kathy Coleman ..................... Holly Wesley Eure ....................... Will Philip Paley ...................... Cha-Ka Walker Edmiston ................... Enik Joe A. Giamalva ................... Ta (season 1) (Pakuni) Scutter McKay ..................... Ta (season 2) (Pakuni) Sharon Baird ...................... Pa (Pakuni) Dave Greenwood .................... Sleestak Bill Laimbeer ..................... Sleestak John Lambert ...................... Sleestak 9d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 43 Original Network : NBC & CBS Air Dates : 09/07/74 - 09/04/76 (NBC) Reruns : 09/11/76 - 09/02/78 (NBC) 06/22/85 - 12/28/85 (CBS) 06/20/87 - 09/05/87 (CBS) * There is currently a new Land Of The Lost Movie in the works to be distributed by Disney. * WESLEY EURE: After "Land of the Lost" ended, WES remained an actor and TV personality for several years, continuing to appear on "Days of Our Lives." He later went on to host a short-lived Nickelodeon game show called "Finders Keepers." These days, Will is keeping himself busy behind the scenes. He was a producer for the show "Totally Hidden Video," and more recently has been writing children's books and expanding his company , "Games At Sea," whic he produces on-board entertainment for cruise lines. In his "LOTL" days, WES was a one-name actor, and preferred to be known simply as WESLEY. He has recently completed a children's book entitled THE RED WINGS OF CHRISTM AS, which features illustrations by none other than Ron (Arnold Horshack) Palillo. A book tour is forthcoming. * KATHLEEN COLEMAN: These days, the blonde ex-actress is living in California (on a boat!) and working in an ultra-hip clothing store. She hasn't acted in quite some time and still gets a laugh when people who shop in the store recognize her from her dinosaur-battling days as Holly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Far Out Space Nuts 10a. Description: Two maintenance workers for NASA accidentally launch themselves into space after being locked overnight in a rocket ship. Each week Barney and Junior would travel through the galaxy, encountering new friends such as Honk, an alien pet with a long, horned nose, and space pals Lantana and Crakor the robot, while trying to find their way back to Earth. [Davis] 10b. Far Out Space Nuts Theme Song: The spaceship is ready to chart the stars, To go where no one's ever gone... Flight preparations were almost made... BARNEY: Breakfast... Lunch... I SAID LUNCH, NOT LAUNCH! Where in the world did the Spacenuts go, And how will they ever return Now they got a home, where the strangest creatures roam, Honky's their to help them along Step right up, take a look at the stars, You're leaving the world behind, Step right up, you won't believe your eyes, At what those Far Out Spacenuts find, At what those Far Out Spacenuts find... Thanks to gmclain@ix.netcom.com (Glenn McLain) for supplying the words to the theme song. 10c. Cast: Bob Denver ........................ Junior Chuck McCann ...................... Barney Patty Maloney ..................... Honk Eve Bruce ......................... Lantana Stan Jensor ....................... Crakor Al Checco 10d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 16 Original Network : CBS Air Date : 09/06/75 - 09/04/76 Several episodes attempted to parody the old Flash Gordon serials of the 1930s, with, for instance, Junior humorously battling the ferocious Malak, the Gladiator of Death, and the wicked Kayla, the would-be ruler of the Universe. [Davis] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Kaptain Kool & The Kongs 11a. Description: 11b. Theme Song: 11c. Cast: Michael Lembeck ................... Kaptain Kool Debbie Clinger .................... Superchick Louise Du Art ..................... Nashville Mickey McMell ..................... Turkey ????????????? ..................... Flatbush 11d. Miscellaneous Facts: 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 * LOUISE DuART is now a successful Stand-up Comedienne/Impressionist (Joan Rivers and George Burns). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 73 Original Network : ABC Air Date : 01/23/76 - 01/19/79 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Sung by Ray Parker Jr. 13c. Cast: Richard Pryor ..................... Reggae Musician/Friendly Wino Akili Prince ...................... Little Richie Cliffy Magee ...................... Wally Tony Cox .......................... Allen Danny Nucci ....................... Freddy Keland Love ....................... Meatrack Marla Gibbs ....................... School teacher 13d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 13? Original Network : CBS Premiere Date : 09/22/84 - 06/15/85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 32 Original Network : NBC Premiere Date : 11/18/80 - 6/26/82 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Louise DuArte ..... Various Voices 15d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 72 Original Network : Syndicated Air Date : 9/87 - 9/89 * DC Follies is coming back as a new show called "Rubber News". Al Franken is rumored to be writing for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. The Bugaloos 16a. Description: The Bugaloos was a about four English musical teenage insects. They had to contend with the wicked rock witch, Benita Bizarre, who lived in a penthouse on top of a juke box. 16b. Theme Song: The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're in the air and everywhere! Flyin' high, flyin' loose. Flyin' free as a summer breese, Happy as a summer breese. The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're climbing high and diving low Through the sky, 'cross the land Straight to you With a helping hand Ready with a helping hand The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're in the air and everywhere! Flyin' high, flyin' loose. Flying free like we all could be The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're climbing high and diving low Through the sky, 'cross the land Straight to you With a helping hand Ready with a helping hand We're friends indeed Should you need If you ever need The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're climbing high and diving low Through the sky, 'cross the land Straight to you with a helping hand The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're climbing high and flying free The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We`re happy as a summer breese. The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're climbing high and flying free The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We`re happy as a summer breese. The Bugaloos The Bugaloos We're in the air and everywhere......... 16c. Cast: Martha Raye ...... Benita Bizarre (the witch) Carolyn Ellis .... Joy John Philpott .... Courage John McIndoe ..... I.Q. Wayne Laryea ..... Harmony Billy Barty ...... Sparky the Firefly Sharon Baird ..... Funky Rat Van Snowden ...... Tweeter Joy Campbell ..... Woofer 16d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 13 Original Network : NBC Air Date : 09/12/70 - 09/02/72 * VAN SNOWDEN: VAN currently works on "Tales From The Crypt" as the Crypt Keeper. * Funky Rat was Benita's chauffeur. * BILLY BARTY [See Sigmund and the Seamonsters] * JOY CAMPBELL: (in her own words) "Working on the shows was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I have never regretted. I met wonderful people, got to see a world that many only imagine, and have enough fabulous memories to last me forever. I found out that Sid & Marty were looking for individuals to portray character costumes when I was a senior in high school in northern California. I responded to an inquiry that they had in a regional newsletter distributed by Little People of America, and then several months later they called and explained the series, etc. to my parents. I lived in Los Angeles for three years and enjoyed it...but I knew that I wanted to return to northern California, so I left in 1972. I married Jack McKenzie, a member of the Little People of America, in 1989 and moved to his home state of Texas. We have a beautiful 5-year-old (dwarf). I miss California and am counting the years (6) until we can all move back." -- Joy Campbell McKenzie * Collective Soul has done a cover of "The Bugaloos" theme song on an album entitled "Saturday Morning" * The Television Academy in the states has a total of seventeen episodes for The Bugaloos. Episode 01 .................Firefly, Light My Fire Episode 02 .................The Great Voice Robbery Episode 03 .................Home Is our Hassie Episode 04 .................Courage Comes Home Episode 05 .................The Love Bugaloos Episode 06 .................If I Had The Wings Of A Bugaloo Episode 07 .................Lady, You Don't Look Eighty Episode 08 .................unknown Episode 09 .................unknown Episode 10 .................Help Wanted, Firefly Episode 11 .................On A Clear Day Episode 12 .................Today I Am A Firefly Episode 13 .................unknown Episode 14 .................Benita's Double Trouble Episode 15 .................Circus Time At Benita's Episode 16 .................The Uptown 500 Episode 17 .................unknown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Land Of The Lost (New Series) 17a. Description: Remake of the 1970's show "Land Of The Lost". 17b. Theme Song: Our vacation began, mapping out a plan But the map would never show, the danger down the road. They felt that camper shakin, as they started breakin, There's no where to hide, the ride of our lives... Now we've crossed the line, fallin through time, Living in the Land of the Lost, What a world we found, deep underground, Living in the Land of the Lost... This world is strange and new, see the triple moons, But don't you turn your back, or you'll become a snack. Cause some Tyranasaurus could be hungry for us, We need to make some friends, the wonder never ends... Now we've crossed the line, fallen through time, Living in the Land of the Lost, We opened the door, found dinosaurs, Living in the Land of the Lost... Living in the Land of the Lost... Land of the Lost! Thanks to Glenn McLain for supplying the words to the theme song. 17c. Cast: Timothy Bottoms ............... Tom Porter Jennifier Drugan .............. Annie Porter Robert Gavin .................. Kevin Porter Ed Gale ....................... Tasha Danny Mann .................... Voice of Tasha Shannon Day ................... Krista Bobby Porter .................. Stink Brian Williams ................ Keeg R.C. Tass ..................... Nim Tom Allard .................... Shung Kevin Kiner (Music) 17d. Miscellaneous Facts: Number of Episodes: 26 Original Network : ABC Premiere Date : 09/07/91 -- 17 years to the day after the original premiered. * Nickelodeon is currently rerunning this show at 5pm EST on Saturdays and Sundays. * There is currently a new Land Of The Lost Movie in the works to be distributed by Disney. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. Electra-Woman and Dynagirl 18a. Description: A serialized story of the adventures of Lori and Mara, reporters for "Newsmaker" magazine who become Electrawoman and Dynagirl to combat evildoers. 18b. Theme Song: Electra-Woman and Dynagirl, Fightin' all evil deeds. Each writes for a magazine, Hiding the life she leads. Electra-Woman and Dynagirl! Summoned to Electra-Base, By the Electra-coms they wear. Lori and Judy dar to face, Any criminal anywhere. Electra-Woman and Dynagirl! 18c. Cast: Deidre Hall ....................... Lori/Electra-Woman Judy Strangis ..................... Judy/Dynagirl Norman Alden ...................... Frank Heflin 18d. Miscellaneous Facts: * DEIDRE HALL: Quite the versatile actress, DEIDRE HALL was able to juggle roles on "ElectraWoman and DynaGirl" and "Days of Our Lives" simultaneously. After "E&D" went off the air, DEIDRE remained on "Days" as Dr. Marlena Evans until 1987, when she left to pursue a career in prime-time television. Her first role was that of Jesse Witherspoon on the short-lived NBC drama "Our House" (interesting tidbit: Shannen Doherty played DEIDRE's daughter on that show!). DEIDRE returned to the soap in 1991 and continues to act in mini-series and TV movies, as well as her guest appearances on many prime-time television shows. * Judy Strangis Judy acted as the voice of Brooke on "Batman and Robin" Animated Series. * Writers: Gerry Day, Bethel Leslie, Duane Pool, Dick Robbins & Greg Strangis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. Wonderbug 19a. Description: Probably inspired by "Herbie, The Love Bug", this show was about three teenagers and there broken-down Schlep Car who was transformed by shifting a magic gearshift into Wonderbug. Barry thought he was the brains of the outfit, however it was Susan who came up with the ideas that saved them (for which Barry iterated and C.C. credited Barry). 19b. Theme Song: 19c. Cast: David Levy ................ Barry John Anthony Bailey ....... C.C. Carol Anne Sefflinger ..... Susan 19d. Miscellaneous Facts: * JOHN ANTHONY BAILEY died in 1994 from cancer. * Barry: "There's no time for that, Susan!" * Produced & Directed by Al Schwartz * Writers: Jim Brochu, Earle Doud, Mark Fink, Fred Fox, Seaman Jacobs, Lee Maddux, Chuck McCann(from Far Out Space Nuts), Duane Poole, and Dick Robbins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. Dr. Shrinker 20a. Description: A group of kids miniaturized by a mad scientist, Dr. Cyclops. [Davis] 20b. Theme Song: 20c. Cast: Jay Robinson ................... Dr. Shrinker (or Dr. Cyclops ??) Billy Barty .................... Hugo Ted Eccles ..................... Susan Lawrence ................. B.J. Jeff McKay ..................... 20d. Miscellaneous Facts: * Writers: Greg Strangis * BILLY BARTY [See Sigmund and the Seamonsters] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. Magic Mongo 21a. Description: 21b. Theme Song: 21c. Cast: 21d. Miscellaneous Facts: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. Bigfoot and Wildboy 22a. Description: Thirty minute live-action adventures of the legendary Big Foot and two teen-agers as they roam the Pacific Northwest. 22b. Theme Song: [announcer] Out of the Great Northwest comes the legendary Bigfoot, who eight years ago saved a young child lost in the vast wilderness, and raised that child until he grew up to be, Wildboy. {real funky music follows.....} Thanks to Glenn McLain for supplying the words to the theme song. 22c. Cast: Bigfoot ............. Ray Young Wildboy ............. Joseph Butcher Jenny ............... Yvonne Regalado 22d. Miscellaneous Facts: Bigfoot & Wildboy (Reruns) (Two 11 min. segments were strung together to make a 30 min. show.) Number Of Episodes : 13 Original Network : ABC Air Date : 06/02/79 - 08/19/79 * Originally premiered as a segment on The Krofft Supershow 77, 9/10/77 (ABC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. Horror Hotel 23a. Description: Spinoff of H. R. Pufnstuf where Witchiepoo is running a hotel. 23b. Theme Song: 23c. Cast: Billie Hayes ..........Witchiepoo 23d. Miscellaneous Facts: * BILLIE HAYES [ See Pufnstuf ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. Krofft Trivia (FAQs) 24a. Q: What does the H.R. in H. R. Pufnstuf stand for? A: ??????? --------- I've gotten a few answers to this, but none are positive answers, only "most likely" or "probably". But here they are: A1: "Honorable Regent, most likely, as he was the mayor of Living Island." A2: "His Royal, we hear." A3: "The official word is, H.R. is "Royal Highness"...backwards." A4: Joy Campbell writes: "I once asked Sid (and writer Si Rose) what the H.R. stood for, and they would never say!" 24b. Q: "What the heck were the names of Witchy Poo's Henchmen? " A: Orson (a buzzard), Seymour (a spider), and Stupid Bat. 24c. Q: "I remember someone telling me that in the late 70's, there was a Krofft theme park in Ohio? " A1: [From the LOTL2 press kit] "...the Kroffts conceived, designed and built the famous...World of Sid & Marty Krofft, located in the Omni Complex in Atlanta [GA]." A2: [From thomas@vivid.net] "I remember going to it when I was a little kid. My memory of it is very hazy. It was at the top of the Omni Complex. CNN Center is housed where it used to be. It was at the top of a huge escalator, which is now closed. All I remember about it was that you were greeted at the start by H.R. Puffinstuff, and that there was a ride that was a big pinball machine. You were in the pinballs and it shot you around. I also remember that I thought it was a little dissapointing because I had expected more rides." 24d. Q: "Where can I get video tapes of the Krofft Shows???" A: At almost any video store. Several video stores carry them, but most of them will order it for you if they don't have them. 24e. Q: In the Pufnstuf movie when JACK WILD is captured at the Witches Convention, he is held by two witches. The witches are both men! Are they SID & MARTY in a cameo???? A: Joy Campbell writes: The "mini" witches were Felix Silla and Andy Ratoucheff. But during one of the scenes in Witchiepoo's castle, and you have to look fast and quick, but there are gargoyles that are caricatures of Sid & Marty. 24f. Joy Campbell writes: I also asked Si why my character was named CLING and why Angelo's character was named CLANG...and he jokingly said that "ladies cling" and "men clang." 24g. Q: I remember hearing somewhere that Sid and Marty Krofft sued McDonald's because they thought that the Big Mac's Mayor McCheese character looked too much like H.R. Pufnstuff. A: ??????? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. H. R. Pufnstuf: The Movie [1970 \ UNIVERSAL PICTURES] 25a. Description: Late on his way to band practice Jimmy (JACK WILD) crashes through the bass drum of the band and his expelled. He walks into a forest and throws away his flute. After his flute turns into a magic flute, Freddie, they become the best of friends. On their way they meet a boat and promptly climb aboard. Up in the sky is Witchiepoo who changes her boat into a rotten boat and like the TV series the chase is on. Jimmy lands on Living Island where he meets Pufnstuf and his fellow, good guys. Witchiepoo's Vroom Broom runs out of fuel. After the good guys' perform the number "Living Island" they retreat to Pufnstuf's cave. Witchiepoo changes herself into the groovy chick, Betsy Bugaloo. She nabs the flute leaving Jimmy and Pufnstuf to figure a way to save Freddy. They respond by pretending Witchiepoo's castle is on fire and manage to save Freddy and leaving her castle in dismay. After Boss Witch calls via the Hot Line it is war for Witchiepoo. After bombing the island the good guys' have a disaster meeting, meanwhile Jimmy and Freddy decide to leave the island. Witchiepoo disguises herself as a flower and captures the good guys'. Jimmy's only hope to save everybody is to disguise himself as a witch and enter the Witches Convention. He does, only to find Pufnstuf roasting on a spit. If Witchiepoo gives Freddie to Boss Witch she becomes Witch Of The Year. This she does and celebrates by singing Zap The World. Jimmy (as Witch Beetle) is discovered and thrown into the dungeon with everybody else. Googy Gopher saves the day and the good guys' sneak away. They discover that the one thing that scares a witch is an angel or good fairy. They all don costumes and scare the living hell out of the witches. Witchiepoo loses her title as Witch Of The Year. In her Vroom Broom she's about to throw her doomsday bomb onto the island when it blows in mid air. Witchiepoo floats to the ground and the good guys' sing in rejoice. The credits roll. 26b. Theme Song: [ Same as TV show???] 26c. Cast: Jack Wild ........................... Jimmy Billie Hayes ........................ Witchiepoo Martha Raye ......................... Boss Witch Mama Cass ........................... Witch Hazel Angelo Rossitto ..................... Seymour Spider (clang?) Billy Barty ......................... Googy Gopher Roberto Gamonet ..................... Pufnstuf's body Jane Dulo Allison McKay Princess Livingstone Jan Davis Sharon Baird Joy Campbell ........................ Orson Vulture (cling?) Felix Silla ......................... "mini" Witch Andy Ratoucheff ..................... "mini" Witch Johnny Silver Lou Wagner Hommy Stewart Pay Lovett Buddy Douglas Jon Linton Bob Howland Scutter McKay Roberta Keigh Penny Krompier Brooks Hunicut Barrie Duffus Evelyn Barro Ken Creel Fred Curl Dennis Edenield CHARACTER VOICES WERE SUPPLIED BY: Joan Gerber Walker Edmiston Don Messick Al Melvin 25d. Miscellaneous Facts: * MAMA CASS was Sid Krofft's next door neighbor. * The Pufnstuf motion picture coming attractions film trailer runs for 2 minutes. It features some scenes not featured in the final film. * A great moment in the movie: When JACK WILD is singing "Living Island" and the characters form a guard of honour, a tree behind him has FEET!! * The Pufnstuf film ran in Adelaide for (Count them).....3 weeks. It opened in September 1971. * The Pufnstuf movie is not available in any country on video cassette. * The Pufnstuf movie soundtrack features a longer version of "Zap The World" than featured in the film. JACK WILD sings a verse after the first chorus. I'm not sure why because he is captured before they sing the song in the film. * What they don't tell you on the Universal Studio Tour is that on Colonial Street the house used in "Harvey" is the house Jack Wild runs past in Pufnstuf, the house used in The Munsters is the house where the dog runs down the front steps, and the Mansion used in Harvey as Chumley's Rest is the exterior of the school in Pufnstuf. So there!! The Mansion was located opposite the Parting Of The Red Sea back in 1970. * Actor, ALLAN MELVIN, who voiced some of the characters in the Pufnstuf Movie was the voice of Magilla Gorilla and starred on screen as Alice's boyfriend, Sam, in The Brady Bunch. * DON MESSICK voiced Huckleberry Hound and the original pilot for The Flintstones called The Flagstones among many other Hanna Barbera cartoons. * The movie was directed by HOLLINGSWORTH MORSE from a screenplay by JOHN FENTON MURRAY and SI ROSE. * Songs written for the TV series by LES SZVARVAS would be dropped in favor of the song writing team CHARLES FOX and NORMAN GIMBEL. However the song "How Lucky I Am" (episode 2 "The Wheely Bird") was retained but given a more funkier sound and used as an instrumental. * Two new characters were included in the film: Googy Gopher - fully equipped with miner's hat and lamp. Orville - Living Island's mail bird (a pelican who carries the mail in his beak) * A couple of characters went through slight modification: Pop Lolly was remade; The west wind wind was given a more John Wayne feel; Stupid Bat was given a larger body; Pufnstuf was given a cowboy hat that didn't fit. * Director HOLLINGSWORTH MORSE was married to SANDRA GOULD (the second GLADYS KRAVITZ on Bewitched). This may explain BILLIE HAYES guest role on Bewitched. * The Pufnstuf movie script writer JOHN FENTON MURRAY wrote the Christmas episode of "The Brady Bunch". (The one where Carol loses her voice). * The Krofft offices in LA have a copy of the movie on video but the tape has broken so they have no viewable copy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. The World Of Sid & Marty Krofft, Live at the Hollywood Bowl 26a. Description: Live stage show featuring songs from Johnny Whitaker, The Brady Kids, Jack Wild and all the Krofft characters. 26b. Theme Song: [N/A] 26c. Cast: Jonny Whitaker The Brady Kids Jack Wild H. R. Pufnstuf Krofft Puppets 26d. Miscellaneous Facts: * A replica of the live concert ticket for Krofft Live At The Hollywood Bowl is in The Best Of The Brady Bunch CD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. The Brady Bunch Hour 27a. Description: 27b. Theme Song: 27c. Cast: 27d. Miscellaneous Facts: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. The Patti LaBelle Show 28a. Description: 28b. Theme Song: 28c. Cast: 28d. Miscellaneous Facts: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. Puf-A-Palooza 29a. Description: Nickelodean presented a Sid and Marty Krofft marithon called Puf-A-Palooza, on Saturday September 16, 1995. 29b. Featured Shows: H.R. Pufnstuf #1 "The Magic Path" H.R. Pufnstuf #2 "The Wheely Bird" H.R. Pufnstuf #4 "The Mechanical Boy" H.R. Pufnstuf #5 "The Stand-In" Land Of The Lost #2 "Dopey" Land Of The Lost #5 "Skylons" Land Of The Lost #6 "The Stranger" Sigmund & The Sea Monster #2 "Puppy Love" Sigmund & The Sea Monster #13 "Trick or Treat" The Bugaloos #1 "Firefly, Light My Fire" The Bugaloos #4 "Courage Comes Home" Electrawoman & Dynagirl #4 "Return of the Sorcerer" Electrawoman & Dynagirl #5 "The Pharaoh" Lidsville #1 "World in a Hat" Lidsville #2 "Show Me the Way to Go Home" The World Of Sid & Marty Krofft, Live At The Hollywood Bowl -------------------------------------------------------------------------------