The Krofft Superstar Hour

infobox television
show_name = The Krofft Superstar Hour


format = Children's television series
runtime = 60 minutes
producer = Sid and Marty Krofft
starring = Bay City Rollers
Billy Barty
Billy Hayes
Jay Robinson
voices = Lennie Weinrib
Walker Edmiston
country = USA
network = NBC
first_aired = September 9, 1978
last_aired = November 28, 1979
num_episodes = 13
imdb_id = 0076985

"The Krofft Superstar Hour" was a Saturday morning children's variety show, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. After eight episodes, the show was renamed "The Bay City Rollers Show." It aired for one season from September 9, 1978 to November 28, 1979 on NBC.

Background

The show was essentially a reworking of "The Krofft Supershow", replacing the fictitious band "Kaptain Kool and the Kongs" with the real life Bay City Rollers. Just as on the previous show, the Rollers would perform comedy skits and musical numbers, and introduce the live action segments. The Bay City Rollers' segment also featured a character called Mr. Munchy in the main segment.

The regular live action segments were "Horror Hotel" and "The Lost Island." The show was cut back to 30 minutes after it was renamed "The Bay City Rollers Show", and "The Lost Island" was dropped. The skits with the rollers generally featured cameos by characters from other Sid and Marty Krofft shows, including Enik the Sleestak from "Land of the Lost", various characters from "H.R. Pufnstuf", and Dr. Shrinker (now renamed Dr. Deathray) and his assistant Hugo (now renamed Otto).

Live action segments

Horror Hotel

Despite the title, "Horror Hotel" was a comedy. It featured Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo of "H.R. Pufnstuf" fame, running the eponymous hotel. She was assisted by Horatio J. HooDoo from "Lidsville" and "H.R. Pufnstuf" characters Dr. Blinkey, Orson the Vulture, and Stupid Bat.

The Lost Island

"The Lost Island" also featured a number of characters from other Krofft shows. Stories would somehow combine H.R. Pufnstuf, Enik the Sleestak, Sigmund the Sea Monster, and other unlikely characters into one storyline while they stay one step ahead of Dr. Deathray.

Cast

* Bay City Rollers - Themselves
* Sharon Baird -
* Billy Barty - Otto, Sigmund the Sea Monster
* Louise DuArt - Barbie
* Paul Gale - Horatio J. Hoodoo
* Billie Hayes - Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo, Weenie the Genie
* Mickey McMeel -
* Jay Robinson - Dr. Deathray
* Van Snowden - Mr. Munchy

Voice cast

* Lennie Weinrib - H.R. Pufnstuf, Orson Vulture, Stupid Bat
* Walker Edmiston - Dr. Blinky, Enik, Seymour Spider

External links

* [http://www.70slivekidvid.com/krsupst.htm Krofft Superstar Hour at 70s Kidvid website]