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Summary: A delightful compilation of 70s kids' TV
Review: "The World of Sid and Marty Krofft" is a three-tape compilation of classic Saturday morning kids' television. The three tapes contain one episode each from 13 different Krofft series. For the most part, these programs were produced and initially aired in the 1970s. The collection as a whole is a wild mix of fantasy, science fiction, puppetry, and comedy.Many of these shows still hold up remarkable well after all these years. "H.R. Pufnstuf," the fantasy about a human boy marooned on a magical island, is loaded with bizarre puppets and surreal, hallucinogenic imagery. Young "Pufnstuf" star Jack Wild has a fun song-and-dance number in this episode. "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters" features one of kid TV's most lovable characters in Sigmund, the tentacled sea creature who befriends human boys Johnny and Scott. Also fun is "The Lost Saucer," a sci-fi comedy that is greatly energized by the comic chemistry of stars Ruth Buzzi and Jim Neighbors; the two play friendly androids. "Saucer" also features some fun visual touches, such as the Chickaphant (a huge mutant chicken/elephant hybrid). But the best of the Krofft shows is probably "Land of the Lost," a remarkable attempt to combine serious family drama and science fiction in a children's show. The LOTL episode in this set, "Skylons," revolves around the mysterious alien technology which the Marshall family finds in their strange home. Other shows represented on the set are the musical fantasy "Bugaloos"; the trippy "Lidsville," featuring a cast of talking hats; "Dr. Shrinker," a sci-fi comedy about a mad scientist with a shrinking ray; "Wonderbug," a fantasy about a flying car; "Magic Mongo," about a genie and his young pals; and "Pryor's Place," a "Sesame Street"-like show featuring comedian Richard Pryor. Not all of the shows hold up as well. The episode of "Far Out Space Nuts," a silly sci-fi comedy, is painfully slow moving. I have fond memories of "Bigfoot and Wildboy," the series about a young man raised by the legendary hairy creature of the American wilderness. But the selected episode, featuring a cheesy female vampire, plays like an Ed Wood film. And the superhero series "Electra-Woman and Dynagirl" fails to achieve the tricky balance of camp and excitement attained by the 60s "Batman" series (after which the Krofft show appears to be modeled). The "Electra-Woman" villain in this episode, The Pharaoh, seems like a rip-off of Batman's King Tut. Overall, "The World of Sid and Marty Krofft" is great fun, and even the less-than-effective shows still bring back great memories.
Rating:
Summary: A delightful compilation of 70s kids' TV
Review: "The World of Sid and Marty Krofft" is a three-tape compilation of classic Saturday morning kids' television. The three tapes contain one episode each from 13 different Krofft series. For the most part, these programs were produced and initially aired in the 1970s. The collection as a whole is a wild mix of fantasy, science fiction, puppetry, and comedy. Many of these shows still hold up remarkable well after all these years. "H.R. Pufnstuf," the fantasy about a human boy marooned on a magical island, is loaded with bizarre puppets and surreal, hallucinogenic imagery. Young "Pufnstuf" star Jack Wild has a fun song-and-dance number in this episode. "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters" features one of kid TV's most lovable characters in Sigmund, the tentacled sea creature who befriends human boys Johnny and Scott. Also fun is "The Lost Saucer," a sci-fi comedy that is greatly energized by the comic chemistry of stars Ruth Buzzi and Jim Neighbors; the two play friendly androids. "Saucer" also features some fun visual touches, such as the Chickaphant (a huge mutant chicken/elephant hybrid). But the best of the Krofft shows is probably "Land of the Lost," a remarkable attempt to combine serious family drama and science fiction in a children's show. The LOTL episode in this set, "Skylons," revolves around the mysterious alien technology which the Marshall family finds in their strange home. Other shows represented on the set are the musical fantasy "Bugaloos"; the trippy "Lidsville," featuring a cast of talking hats; "Dr. Shrinker," a sci-fi comedy about a mad scientist with a shrinking ray; "Wonderbug," a fantasy about a flying car; "Magic Mongo," about a genie and his young pals; and "Pryor's Place," a "Sesame Street"-like show featuring comedian Richard Pryor. Not all of the shows hold up as well. The episode of "Far Out Space Nuts," a silly sci-fi comedy, is painfully slow moving. I have fond memories of "Bigfoot and Wildboy," the series about a young man raised by the legendary hairy creature of the American wilderness. But the selected episode, featuring a cheesy female vampire, plays like an Ed Wood film. And the superhero series "Electra-Woman and Dynagirl" fails to achieve the tricky balance of camp and excitement attained by the 60s "Batman" series (after which the Krofft show appears to be modeled). The "Electra-Woman" villain in this episode, The Pharaoh, seems like a rip-off of Batman's King Tut. Overall, "The World of Sid and Marty Krofft" is great fun, and even the less-than-effective shows still bring back great memories.
Rating: 
Summary: Ahhh, sweet childhood memories!
Review: 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 time.
Rating: 
Summary: Brings back memories of Saturday mornings and sugar cereals
Review: Great Collection! I feel like I am 10 years old again. My kids also loved it. We cant wait for more releases.
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Summary: SID AND MARTY KROFFT MIXED FEELING'S....
Review: I am a kid from the 1970's who has many fond memories of the Saturday morning lineup's of SID and Marty KROFFT SUPER HOUR shows. I loved them so much that even as I hit my mid thirty's I still day dream about certain episodes of Land of the Lost and even (giggle) the Bugaloo's! And who could forget Doctor Shrinker?!?! In fact when I saw this hit's pack I was so excited to get it. Well, I got it for a gift and let me tell you I wasn't impressed as much as I thought I would have been. Tell me something.. Are George Lucas and Sid and Merty from the same family? I thought that for the cost of this collection, you would have more than one episode of each show! And whats up with Sid and Marty not releasing who season series set's of the shows like Land of the Lost and Bugaloo's on DVD? Kinda like George Lucas not releasing STAR WARS on DVD until 2006! Come on SID and MARTY!!! Don't treat your fans like this! Give us whole season DVD sets to quench our thirst for your awsome shows, and heck make you even more $$$Money$$!!!! I liked the disc set except for some of the episode choices for each show. And for $40.00 you should get more than 13 indivual shows (some that shouldn't be on there like Pryors Place or Big foot and Wild boy) Give us our shows guy's!!! WE want our series all on DVD!!!
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Summary: SID AND MARTY KROFFT MIXED FEELING'S....
Review: I am a kid from the 1970's who has many fond memories of the Saturday morning lineup's of SID and Marty KROFFT SUPER HOUR shows. I loved them so much that even as I hit my mid thirty's I still day dream about certain episodes of Land of the Lost and even (giggle) the Bugaloo's! And who could forget Doctor Shrinker?!?! In fact when I saw this hit's pack I was so excited to get it. Well, I got it for a gift and let me tell you I wasn't impressed as much as I thought I would have been. Tell me something.. Are George Lucas and Sid and Merty from the same family? I thought that for the cost of this collection, you would have more than one episode of each show! And whats up with Sid and Marty not releasing who season series set's of the shows like Land of the Lost and Bugaloo's on DVD? Kinda like George Lucas not releasing STAR WARS on DVD until 2006! Come on SID and MARTY!!! Don't treat your fans like this! Give us whole season DVD sets to quench our thirst for your awsome shows, and heck make you even more $$$Money$$!!!! I liked the disc set except for some of the episode choices for each show. And for $40.00 you should get more than 13 indivual shows (some that shouldn't be on there like Pryors Place or Big foot and Wild boy) Give us our shows guy's!!! WE want our series all on DVD!!!
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Summary: terrific blast from the past
Review: I am one of those people who never missed an episode of the original Land of The Lost, and this was simply great to have samples the Krofft shows on this tape! I can't get over how I still remember the songs to the Bugaloos! It really brings back fond memories of being a kid on Saturday morning!
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Summary: BIG KROFFT FAN
Review: I BOUGHT THIS VIDEO AND I SAW ALOT OF THE OLD SATURDAY CARTOONS
I GREW UP WITH,EVEN SOME I HAVE NEVER SEEN. IF YOU LOVE THE
SATURDAY MORNING PROGRAMS OF THE 70'S, THIS IS ONE VIDEO TO HAVE.
Rating:
Summary: Not the best
Review: I enjoy most Sid and Marty Krofft shows, so when I saw this I knew i had to have. When i recieved it, I popped the first disc in. Most of the shows here are good. But when I put disc two in I was to some exent dissapointed. Far Out space Nuts was one of my favorite shows, but this episode moves as slow as molasses in an igloo. The Lost Saucer also moves too slow and isn't to terribly funny either. Then the third disc. These were very cheesy, but at the same time enjoyable, with the exception of Bigfoot and Wildboy. I dont know why Every-body complains about Pryors Place. It was to some extent funny and taught a good lesson. But over-all Rhino could have done a better job.
Rating:
Summary: Simply the best
Review: I was at the store the other day when I ran into this box set. I immediately put it in my shopping cart and went home. These shows took me back 25 years and made me wonder where the good wholesome shows are nowadays. After watching Land of the Lost I almost started to look for my Little League baseball uniform. All my cares and worries disappeared for 6 hours. I am now just waiting for the next box set to come out which hopefully will be soon. Thanks to Rhino for giving this opportunity to be a kid again.
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