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Informationen zum Autor Hal Erickson is the author of numerous media-related books and was for many years a primary editor of the All-Movie Guide website. He lives and works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Klappentext H.R. Pufnstuf, Lidsville, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Land of the Lost: For a generation of children, these were some of the most memorable shows on Saturday morning television. At a time when television cartoons had lost some of their luster, two puppeteers named Sid and Marty Krofft put together a series of shows that captivated children. Using colorful sets and mysterious lands full of characters that had boundless energy, the Kroffts created a new form of children's television. This work first provides a history of the Kroffts? pretelevision career, then offers discussions of their 11 Saturday morning shows. Complete cast and credit information is enhanced by interviews with many of the actors and actresses, behind-the-scenes information, print reviews of the series, and plot listings of the individual episodes. The H.R. Pufnstuf feature film, the brothers? other television work, and their short-lived indoor theme park are also detailed. Zusammenfassung At a time when television cartoons had lost some of their luster! two puppeteers named Sid and Marty Krofft put together a series of shows that captivated children. This work provides a history of the Kroffts' pretelevision career and offers discussions of their 11 Saturday morning shows. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Sid and Marty Krofft: The Pre-Pufnstuf Years 2. H. R. Pufnstuf 3. Pufnstuf (The Movie) 4. The Bugaloos 5. Lidsville 6. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters 7. Land of the Lost (1974-1976) 8. The Lost Saucer 9. Far Out Space Nuts 10. The Krofft Supershow Dr. Shrinker ElectraWoman and Dynagirl Wonderbug Bigfoot and Wildboy Magic Mongo 11. Krofft Superstar Hour/The Bay City Rollers 12. Pryor's Place 13. Land of the Lost (1991-1994) 14. Krofft at Night Appendix One: Puf versus Mayor McCheese Appendix Two: The World of Sid and Marty Krofft Notes on Sources Index ...
