The Krofft Supershow

The Krofft Supershow was a live action program for kids. There was no animation but all the Krofft shows played out like cartoons. I remember being the only person awake in my house watching this show early on Saturday mornings as a kid in the 70's. At the time I remember my favorite segment as being Bigfoot and Wildboy. Somehow most of my friends at school missed out on this because few people ever knew what I was talking about when I mentioned this show. There was another segment called Far Out Space Nuts, about a couple of astronauts one of which was Bob Denver who played Gilligan. If I remember correctly, their space ship wasn't working properly and every week they ended up on a new planet where they would be chased by some Muppet looking monster that wasn't really scary but was always funny. There was the popular Electra Woman and Dynagirl that was like a female version of the Adam West Batman series. Another segment featured Wonderbug about a talking car like the animated cartoon Dune Buggy. The Lost Saucer was another space show, this one was similar to the 60's hit show Lost in Space. There were others that I don't remember but I'm sure if I saw this again it would all comeback to me. Sid and Marty Krofft have been releasing their Saturday morning shows on DVD at a steady if not rapid rate. We have seen Land of the Lost be released in season sets, H.R. Puffnstuff in its entirety, Sigmund and the Seamonsters complete first Season, Lidsville with Butch Patrik, now the Bugaloos are coming. Heres to hoping that the Krofft Supershow in all its seasons and versions will be next.

Wow - these postings really brought about a flood of memories. I spent my youth watching Saturday morning cartoons and the Krofft Supershow.

I've been feeling nostalgic lately, so I guess that's why I'm here.

Remember the Fall Cartoon preview shows they used to have? Each network would literally preview the coming fall Television Cartoon schedule and I would try to watch every show! I would get so excited about the upcoming cartoons! I remember the show that premiered Kaptain Kool and the Kongs!! I was about 9 or 10 and thought that Kaptain Kool and the Kongs, well DID look really cool! So, I just remember the excitement of those days when Saturday morning cartoons meant everything and how much I loved to watch Krofft shows. I loved to watch Dr. Shrinker, Elektra Woman and Dinah Girl, Land of the Lost, and thanks to the guy above who reminded me of "Far Out Space Nuts." I haven't thought of that show in 30 years...

Everybody here is right - Saturday mornings as a kid in the early and mid to late 70's were awesome. Nothing was better than all of the cartoons and Krofft shows.

The only time in my life I would get up at 7 am when I didn't have to!

I remember the show as if it were yesterday, except for names, I have slept since then. Remember Bigfoot and nature boy? The dune buggy named schlep that turned into a super buggy? Oh the memories! Wasn't Ruth Buzzy hilarious as the space traveler? I hope that each of us can look back and thank Sid and Marty Kroft for these wonderful memories. If anyone would like to discuss this further, I am sure that names like Gary Gnu, Captain Kangaroo, Smurfette, Optimus Prime, Duke, Snake Eyes, and shows like Space 1999, The original LOTR cartoon movies, Scooby Doo (Timeless) and many others would love to return to that era when Saturday Morning cartoons ruled the house!

This show was wonderful. It had a variety of characters in different scenarios. I loved "Dr. Shrinker" and "Electra Woman". The band was great too. I remember "Wonder Bug" as fun, and wasn't there a segment with Big Foot?

I really liked this Saturday morning show when I was a kid. Good times. My favorite segments were Wonderbug and Dr. Shrinker. I can still remember the theme song from Dr. Shrinker. Wow. I, also, enjoyed Electra-Woman and Dynagirl.