Does anyone remember a TV show that ran between 1979-1983?

Question

that had British actors dressed as butterflies( I think) and Phyllis Diller was the villain? I just remember bits and pieces...also there was a japanimation-type cartoon on around the same time. The characters were in space, the boys wore white and blue, and the girl ( I think there was only one) wore white and pink. Anyone know the titles of either of these?

The cartoon was NOT Speed Racer or Space Ghost....I wish I could remember more!

Answer 1

The Bugaloos was a children's television series in the United States produced by brothers Sid and Marty Krofft. The Bugaloos, a four-piece British musical group who lived in idyllic Tranquility Forest, had outfits with slight bug-oriented themes, including insect-like wings that allowed them to fly. Their names were Harmony (keyboard, Wayne Laryea), Courage (drums, John Philpott), Joy (tamborine, backup vocals, Caroline Ellis) and I.Q. (lead guitar and vocals, John McIndoe). Their firefly pal is named Sparky, played by the late Billy Barty, one of the first of many roles he would play in Krofft Brothers' productions.

The name and styling of the Bugaloos show is not related to the Latin dance and music genre, Boogaloo; it is probably a pun with the word "bug". Though the group bore little resemblance to the Beatles, the name appears to be partly inspired by them.

Though peace loving and almost hippy-like, The Bugaloos were pursued by an evil, jealous old crone named Benita Bizarre, played by the late Martha Raye, who lived in a gigantic jukebox, and used it to broadcast her own brand of blaring, obnoxious, unpleasant music. A terrible singer, she was furious at the popularity of The Bugaloos' more melodic, upbeat sound, and she plotted elaborate, unsuccessful schemes to destroy or enslave the titular protagonists. Benita was aided by two bumbling henchmen, Woofer and Tweeter (Joy Campbell and Van Snowden), and her chauffeur and chief flunky, Funky Rat (Sharon Baird).


Martha Raye as the outrageous Benita Bizzare.The show was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, and aired on NBC from 1970 to 1972. Like its predecessor H.R. Pufnstuf (1969), The Bugaloos ran for only one season (1970-1971), with reruns airing the following year (1971-1972).

Touted as the British version of The Monkees, over 5,000 aspiring Bugaloos auditioned to cast the four leads, each having to demonstrate aptitude in dance, singing, and acting. Seventeen episodes of the series were produced. An album of Bugaloos music was released in 1970, and their song "The Senses of Our World" actually charted as a minor hit. The complete series was released on DVD in May 2006.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_bugaloo...

The Bugaloos in the air flying high

Answer 2

The Bugaloos and Space Ghost.

Answer 3

The Bugaloos

Answer 4

The cartoon sounds a bit like Speed Racer.. no clue on the Phyllis Diler thing..

Answer 5

The Bugaloos was a children's television series in the United States produced by brothers Sid and Marty Krofft. The Bugaloos, a four-piece British musical group who lived in idyllic Tranquility Forest, had outfits with slight bug-oriented themes, including insect-like wings that allowed them to fly. Their names were Harmony (keyboard, Wayne Laryea), Courage (drums, John Philpott), Joy (tamborine, backup vocals, Caroline Ellis) and I.Q. (lead guitar and vocals, John McIndoe). Their firefly pal is named Sparky, played by the late Billy Barty, one of the first of many roles he would play in Krofft Brothers' productions.

The name and styling of the Bugaloos show is not related to the Latin dance and music genre, Boogaloo; it is probably a pun with the word "bug". Though the group bore little resemblance to the Beatles, the name appears to be partly inspired by them.

Though peace loving and almost hippy-like, The Bugaloos were pursued by an evil, jealous old crone named Benita Bizarre, played by the late Martha Raye, who lived in a gigantic jukebox, and used it to broadcast her own brand of blaring, obnoxious, unpleasant music. A terrible singer, she was furious at the popularity of The Bugaloos' more melodic, upbeat sound, and she plotted elaborate, unsuccessful schemes to destroy or enslave the titular protagonists. Benita was aided by two bumbling henchmen, Woofer and Tweeter (Joy Campbell and Van Snowden), and her chauffeur and chief flunky, Funky Rat (Sharon Baird).


Martha Raye as the outrageous Benita Bizzare.The show was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, and aired on NBC from 1970 to 1972. Like its predecessor H.R. Pufnstuf (1969), The Bugaloos ran for only one season (1970-1971), with reruns airing the following year (1971-1972).

Touted as the British version of The Monkees, over 5,000 aspiring Bugaloos auditioned to cast the four leads, each having to demonstrate aptitude in dance, singing, and acting. Seventeen episodes of the series were produced. An album of Bugaloos music was released in 1970, and their song "The Senses of Our World" actually charted as a minor hit. The complete series was released on DVD in May 2006.

Answer 6

it was the bugaloos but I thought it was in the early 70's. the villian was Martha Raye. I don't remember the japanimation cartoon

Answer 7

I think the one with Phyllis Diller was Sigmond and the Sea Monsters.

Answer 8

That would be The Bugaloos. It was actually introduced in 1970.

Answer 9

I miss that prepare!! That crypt keeper used to crack me up! doesn't Michael Jackson appear as if the crypt keeper now? i have continually theory so. i'm a horror action picture enthusiast and that prepare change into on aspect. I favor that that they had deliver it back. Or atleast enable fearnet ondemand prepare it.

Answer 10

Oh, I don't know. I wasn't born in that century. although I heard that the kind of century was bad back then.