"The Bugaloos" (1970) TV series 1970-1972

Creators:

Marty Krofft
Sid Krofft

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

12 September 1970 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Fantasy

Plot:

The Bugaloos are a rock-n-roll band with bug wings who live in a magical forest. Benita Bizarre wants to put an end to their goody-goody behavior...

Cast

John McIndoe	...	I.Q. (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Wayne Laryea	...	Harmony (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
John Philpott	...	Courage (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Caroline Ellis	...	Joy (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Martha Raye	...	Benita Bizarre (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Billy Barty	...	Sparky the Firefly (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Sharon Baird	...	Funky Rat / ... (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Joy Campbell	...	Woofer (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Van Snowden	...	Tweeter (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Walker Edmiston	...	Various Characters (17 episodes, 1970-1971)
Joan Gerber	...	Various Characters (17 episodes, 1970-1971)

Runtime:

30 min (17 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:G | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises

Trivia:

This was the second series to be produced by Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft after "H.R. Pufnstuf" (1969). It also was the first one to be shot on videotape rather than film.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Tao of Steve (2000)

Soundtrack:

The Bugaloos

They're in the air and everywhere!!

I loved this live action kids show from the early '70's. In the vein of H R Puffnstuff and Lidsville. It stars a group of young people who are silly bugs, flying around singing silly songs and have silly little adventures. They are chased by the campy and over madeup Martha Raye who lives in a big jukebox.

I fear that the kids of today will never get the chance to view this wonder of wonders, but if you get the chance, see it. If only to see what Children's TV was like back then.....