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The World of Sid & Marty Krofft
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0603497262526
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Label: Rhino
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Rhino
MPN: 2625
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Rhino
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 12, 2002
Running Time: 390 minutes
Studio: Rhino
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Editorial Review:
If you grew up in the '70s and glued yourself to the television every Saturday morning, bowl of cereal in hand, then you are most definitely familiar with the world of Sid & Marty Krofft. A live-action oasis in a desert of anemic animated programming, the shows of the messrs. Krofft were marked by outlandish fantasy plots, otherworldly monsters, horrible costumes, mediocre production values, zealous if cheesy acting, and numerous adolescent actors with which the young target audience could identify. And they were incredibly fun, captivating, and silly as all get-out. For half an hour, a Krofft show would take you to a magical world, where kids had power, heroes always triumphed, and bad guys were more funny than scary. If you were lucky, a musical number might dance your way, or some remedial special effects would shrink the heroes or send them flying. Ask any fans about the menacing dinosaurs of the pre-Jurassic Park adventure show Land of the Lost, the proto-feminist superheroes Electra-Woman and DynaGirl, or the fantasyland of H.R. Pufnstuf and friends, and they'll rhapsodize with a goofy smile on their faces. The lasting power of these shows is due more to nostalgia than quality; they're pricelessly over the top and campy, and the parade of familiar faces--such as Ruth Buzzi and Jim Nabors in The Lost Saucer--can bring back memories faster than an old home movie. This three-tape set features one episode each from the Krofft treasure trove, including the ever-popular H.R. Pufnstuf, the Brit-inspired The Bugaloos, Wonderbug the talking dune buggy, the odd coupling of Bigfoot and Wildboy, and much more. Grab your favorite cereal box, put on your pajamas, hunker down on the floor in front of the TV, and watch for six--count 'em, six--hours. --Mark Englehart
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Couldn't Stop Watching
I opened the package and turned it on and had to watch the whole set--was up all night. Wonderful Krofft work. The best collection there is. I wish there was more.
Rating: - I LOVE IT/GREAT
Well I remember all of those shows in the 70 I was trying to find something like that I have been looking for this type of DVD that shows all of my great shows that I remember. It is great I will recomend this one to anyone that remember all of those good all shows in the 70 they will enjoyed this product.
Rating: - sid & marty krofft productions
if you remember the names then you know the shows and you eather like or hate them but you don't forget them. another one i bought and watch with my kids and the whole family has a great time.
Rating: - Saturdays are here again? Krofft Style!
Growing up in the 70's meant a lot of things. And being that Saturday morning cartoons were a big part of any kid's life, back then, you have to tip your hat to Sid & Marty Krofft. The Krofft SuperPower Hour With Elelctra Woman & Dynagirl was the epiphany of 70's childrens shows. Sure, PBS had their share with The Electric Company and Sesame Street and The New Zoo Review and Zoom, the Krofft bros. were the kings. They inundated us with a plethora of cool shows: Land Of The Lost, Sigmund, ... Read More
Rating:  - Ahhh, sweet childhood memories!
As a child of the 70's, I was in heaven when I first heard about this box set. Armed with a bowl of Lucky Charms, I sat down and watched the WHOLE set in one sitting! The Kroft experience was as fun and trippy as I remember...must admit that the Richard Pryor show seems a little bit out of context with the others.
BIG CAVEAT for those who appreciate bang for the buck. The box set lists running time of 390 minutes, but note that this is a gross exaggeration. It is more likely HALF that ... Read More
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