Get Smart
(1965–1970)
When teenagers are turning into zombies, Max and 99 go after their idol the Groovy Guru.
Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Groovy Guru (13 Jan 1968)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Don Adams | ... | Maxwell Smart | |
| Barbara Feldon | ... | #99 | |
| Edward Platt | ... | Chief | |
| Larry Storch | ... | Groovy Guru | |
 |
Ellen Weston | ... | Dr. Steele |
|
|
Sharon Vaughn | ... | Wanda |
|
|
Mickey Morton | ... | Cab Driver |
|
|
Robert Karvelas | ... | Larrabee (as Bob Karvelas) |
| Barry Newman | ... | Assistant Guru | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
When teenagers are turning into zombies, Max and 99 go after their idol the Groovy Guru.
Certificate:
See all certifications »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
# 99: I pulled the plug, Max.
# 99: [before Max can say his catchphrase] You asked me not to tell you that, didn't you?
See more »
Composed by Jerry Scheff, Mike Deasy, Jimmy Gordon & Larry Knechtel
Performed by The Sacred Cows
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The Groovy Guru's mind control band is called "The Sacred Cows", a parody of Grateful Dead. See more »Goofs
Dr. Steele tells Max that her "lie pills" last up to fifteen minutes, and provides one pill for him and one for 99. Fifteen minutes of over-the-top lying would hardly be enough time to annoy an interrogator, and is certainly insufficient for extended questioning. See more »Quotes
Maxwell Smart: Don't tell me you pulled the plug?# 99: I pulled the plug, Max.
# 99: [before Max can say his catchphrase] You asked me not to tell you that, didn't you?
See more »
Soundtracks
Kill Kill KillComposed by Jerry Scheff, Mike Deasy, Jimmy Gordon & Larry Knechtel
Performed by The Sacred Cows
See more »
This episode is another honorable mention, the episode obviously parodies on some of the hippie culture and music. What really makes this episode is the villain himself Groovy Guru played well by Larry Storch whom was from "F Troop" which is cool since that another favorite comedy of mine and even the animated series "Tennessee Tuxedo", like that show too; it's fitting since both Don and Larry were friends in reality.
Anyway, the Groovy Guru is one of my favorite "Kaos" villains, he's got some of the best lines. But I just really like Larry's performance, it's surprising he never was a radio DJ host because he really sounds like he could have been. I really like how he can sound cool and likeable but at the same time there is an underlying threatening mannerism to him.
There is some good comedy as usual from Max taking a lie pill which was funny as each thing, he says contradicts what he really wanted to say. And of course, we see the Guru gets both Max and 99 in a trap worthy of "Batman 66" as the Guru is trying to put both under his power from his nefarious funky tunes. It's fun and funny seeing both Max and 99 dancing along with that music, which is catchy and memorable.
This episode is a groovy tune.
Rating: 3 and a half stars