"The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show" (1974) TV series 1974-1975

Director:

Art Fisher

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Music

Plot:

Variety show hosted by singing group The Hudson Brothers.

Cast

Bill Hudson	...	Himself - Host (16 episodes, 1974)
Mark Hudson	...	Himself - Host (16 episodes, 1974)
Brett Hudson	...	Himself - Host (16 episodes, 1974)
Ted Zeigler	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Billy Van	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Peter Cullen	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Murray Langston	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Freeman King	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974-1975)
Avril Chown	...	Herself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Rod Hull	...	Himself - Regular (16 episodes, 1974)
Scott Fisher	...	Fabulous Freddie (16 episodes, 1974)
Jack Duffy	...	Freddie's Chauffeur / ... (4 episodes, 1974)

Series Directed by
Stan Jacobson		(16 episodes, 1974)
Art Fisher		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Bob Arnott		(16 episodes, 1974)
Chris Bearde		(16 episodes, 1974)
Allan Blye		(16 episodes, 1974)
George Burditt		(16 episodes, 1974)
Bob Einstein		(16 episodes, 1974)
Ronny Graham		(16 episodes, 1974)
Coslough Johnson		(16 episodes, 1974)
David Panich		(16 episodes, 1974)

Series Produced by
Bob Arnott	....	producer (16 episodes, 1974)
Chris Bearde	....	executive producer (16 episodes, 1974)
Allan Blye	....	executive producer (16 episodes, 1974)
Garry Blye	....	associate producer (16 episodes, 1974)
Stan Jacobson	....	producer (16 episodes, 1974)
Coslough Johnson	....	producer (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Film Editing by
Danny White		(14 episodes, 1974)
Arthur Schneider		(2 episodes, 1974)

Series Art Direction by
Jack McAdam		(16 episodes, 1974)

Series Costume Design by
Ret Turner		(16 episodes, 1974)

Series Makeup Department
Gary Chowen	....	hair stylist: Hudsons (16 episodes, 1974)
Louis Phillipi	....	makeup artist (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Production Management
Jack Spiers	....	unit manager (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Sound Department
Larry Baker	....	audio (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Barney Stewart	....	lighting director (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Animation Department
John Wilson	....	producer: animated film by (16 episodes, 1974)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sanford Slepak	....	assistant costume designer (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Billy Barnes	....	composer: special musical material (16 episodes, 1974)
Jimmy Dale	....	musical director (16 episodes, 1974)
Jaime Rogers	....	stager: musical numbers (16 episodes, 1974)
Jack Eskew	....	orchestra (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Gillian Berry	....	production assistant (16 episodes, 1974)
Cy Fawcett	....	stage manager (16 episodes, 1974)
Michael Grosney	....	production assistant (16 episodes, 1974)
Danny Mann	....	production assistant (16 episodes, 1974)
Jeff Margolis	....	production consultant (16 episodes, 1974)
Rita Rogers	....	assistant to producers (16 episodes, 1974)
Lawrence Roslaw	....	production coordinator (16 episodes, 1974)
Cameron Thomas	....	technical director (16 episodes, 1974)
Jerry Wilkinson	....	stage manager (16 episodes, 1974)
Garry Blye	....	production consultant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Blye-Bearde Productions
• Shiral Productions

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1974) (USA) (TV)
• Video Service Corporation (2008) (Canada) (DVD)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Blye-Bearde Productions

Laugh In, The Marx Brothers and the Archies Combined

This was one of those shows that stuck out in the 1970's. The Hudson's were pretty much promoted as a combination bubble gum act/Marx Brothers act. The brothers had a prime time summer variety series and it pretty much was decided to move the boys to Saturday mornings where their talents would be more in line with the audience they were trying to reach. However, this was a pretty good show. It was a combination of "Laugh In" and "American Bandstand". The brothers, Bill, Brett and Mark, showed off both their musical and comedic talents backed with a great ensemble cast. Also, this was one of the few shows that were on during that year that didn't try to be overly preachy and try to teach the kiddies how to be good little boys and girls. This is definite lost gem of the 1970's.