Sigmund and the Sea Monsters & H.R. Pufnstuf Coming to the Big Screen! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Sid and Marty Krofft bringing back H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters to the big screen.

The IESB was able to speak with legendary television producers Sid and Marty Krofft who revealed a few of their classic kid's television shows will next be seen in your local theater.
One of their most popular series is currently getting the big screen treatment, Land of the Lost is currently in production starring Will Ferrell, Danny McBride and Anna Friel.

When asked which, if any, of their other classic TV properties is in line, Marty Krofft said, "We are working on it, we are close on Pufnstuf and Sigmund." When asked what studio he was working with, Krofft could only say that he was days from finalizing with a particular studio.

In a time when Hollywood appears to be creatively bankrupt, it was just a matter of time before studios started looking back at the 60's and 70's for other properties to exploit.

H.R. Pufnstuf premiered in 1969, the Summer of Love, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll. The show revolved around the adventures of Jimmy, a young boy trapped on the magical Living Island, where virtually every object, animal and plant can talk and move…hmmm what could cause those kinds of hallucinations? Gee, I wonder.

In each of the 17 psychedelic episodes, the evil Witchiepoo tries to steal Jimmy's talking golden flute, named Freddy, while Jimmy tries to escape the island and return home. Jimmy is protected and guided by the island's Mayor – a friendly dragon named H.R. Pufnstuf – and his many friends.

For years Pufnstuf has been a favorite of stoners worldwide with its obvious drug references but Sid and Marty Krofft have always defended the show as an innocent children's programming…sure…whatever.

Sigmund and the Sea Monsters basic premise was about Sigmund (Billy Barty), a friendly sea monster who runs away from his comically dysfunctional undersea family. He is discovered and befriended by brothers Johnny and Scott Stuart, who let Sigmund stay in their hideout.

Plotlines were very simple and straightforward, usually some variation on the idea of Sigmund doing something silly to arouse attention and the boys working to prevent him from being found by Sigmund's brothers, Blurp and Slurp. The brothers also worked feverishly to hide Sigmund from their overbearing housekeeper Zelda, elderly neighbor Mrs. Eldels and Sheriff Chuck Bevans.

Put this news in your pipe and smoke it!!

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catlover79 · 06-17-2008, 04:05 PM

This does NOT sound like a good idea.

comedyfreak · 06-19-2008, 08:39 AM

What worked then, won't work now it's absurd.

tv star collector · 06-19-2008, 03:03 PM

"Well, we've already botched all the adult television shows, so let's start on
the children's shows. First, we'll ruin Fat Albert, then Underdog, and then ..."

comedyfreak · 06-20-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

"Well, we've already botched all the adult television shows, so let's start on
the children's shows. First, we'll ruin Fat Albert, then Underdog, and then ..."

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robyrob · 06-20-2008, 10:35 AM

so are they just going to pipe the dope smoke into the theatres, or pass out the joints as people go in?

Zoneboy · 06-20-2008, 10:59 AM

Of all the Sid and Marty Krofft shows, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters is my least favorite and a movie probably won't help it any.

catlover79 · 06-20-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Of all the Sid and Marty Krofft shows, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters is my least favorite and a movie probably won't help it any.

I thought Pink Lady & Jeff and/or the Brady Bunch Hour would be your least favorite Krofft shows, Charles.

Zoneboy · 06-20-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I thought Pink Lady & Jeff and/or the Brady Bunch Hour would be your least favorite Krofft shows, Charles.

I was thinking of the Saturday morning shows. I actually liked Pink Lady and Jeff but mainly for the musical guests that appeared on the show.

catlover79 · 06-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I was thinking of the Saturday morning shows. I actually liked Pink Lady and Jeff but mainly for the musical guests that appeared on the show.

Oh, OK.

TJL · 06-24-2008, 08:06 PM

It's very strange...

I can actually feel those movies sucking already...

06-17-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Sigmund and the Sea Monsters & H.R. Pufnstuf Coming to the Big Screen! Sid and Marty Krofft bringing back H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters to the big screen. The IESB was able to speak with legendary television producers Sid and Marty Krofft who revealed a few of their classic kid's television shows will next be seen in your local theater. One of their most popular series is currently getting the big screen treatment, Land of the Lost is currently in production starring Will Ferrell, Danny McBride and Anna Friel. When asked which, if any, of their other classic TV properties is in line, Marty Krofft said, "We are working on it, we are close on Pufnstuf and Sigmund." When asked what studio he was working with, Krofft could only say that he was days from finalizing with a particular studio. In a time when Hollywood appears to be creatively bankrupt, it was just a matter of time before studios started looking back at the 60's and 70's for other properties to exploit. H.R. Pufnstuf premiered in 1969, the Summer of Love, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll. The show revolved around the adventures of Jimmy, a young boy trapped on the magical Living Island, where virtually every object, animal and plant can talk and move…hmmm what could cause those kinds of hallucinations? Gee, I wonder. In each of the 17 psychedelic episodes, the evil Witchiepoo tries to steal Jimmy's talking golden flute, named Freddy, while Jimmy tries to escape the island and return home. Jimmy is protected and guided by the island's Mayor – a friendly dragon named H.R. Pufnstuf – and his many friends. For years Pufnstuf has been a favorite of stoners worldwide with its obvious drug references but Sid and Marty Krofft have always defended the show as an innocent children's programming…sure…whatever. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters basic premise was about Sigmund (Billy Barty), a friendly sea monster who runs away from his comically dysfunctional undersea family. He is discovered and befriended by brothers Johnny and Scott Stuart, who let Sigmund stay in their hideout. Plotlines were very simple and straightforward, usually some variation on the idea of Sigmund doing something silly to arouse attention and the boys working to prevent him from being found by Sigmund's brothers, Blurp and Slurp. The brothers also worked feverishly to hide Sigmund from their overbearing housekeeper Zelda, elderly neighbor Mrs. Eldels and Sheriff Chuck Bevans. Put this news in your pipe and smoke it!! http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option...5078&Itemid=99
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06-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#7
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06-24-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
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