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The Krofft Supershow (programming block)

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The Krofft Supershow
NetworkABC
LaunchedSeptember 11, 1976
ClosedSeptember 2, 1978
Country of originUnited States
OwnerSid & Marty Krofft
FormatAnthology programming block
Running time90 minutes (1976-1977)
60 minutes (1977-1978)
Original language(s)English

The Krofft Supershow was a 70’s programming block that used to air on ABC. It aired on September 11, 1976 until it’s final broadcast on September 2, 1978.

The block ended to feature the short-lived The Krofft Superstar Hour, with Kaptain Kool and the Kongs replaced by the Bay City Rollers, and new live-action segments replaced the old ones.

Original programming

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Title Premiere date End date Sources
Wonderbug September 11, 1976 September 2, 1978
Dr. Shrinker December 25, 1977
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl
Magic Mongo September 9, 1977 September 2, 1978
Bigfoot & Wildboy

Acquired programming

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Title Premiere date End date Sources
The Lost Saucer September 11, 1976 December 25, 1977

Kaptain Kool & The Kongs

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From L-R (Flatbush (1976-1977), Nashville, Turkey, Superchick, & Kaptain Kool

Kaptain Kool & The Kongs was a glam-rock band who were responsible for hosting The Krofft Supershow. They also perform skits and songs throughout the shows featured on the block. Their segments were videotaped at the short-lived World of Sid and Marty Krofft indoor amusement park in Atlanta.

For the block’s last years (1977-1978), their image was toned down, and they were downsized from a five-person band to a four-person band, and because The World of Sid and Marty Krofft closed down, their season-two segments were taped in a studio with an audience of children.

Recurring Sketches from Kaptain Kool & The Kongs:

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  • Songs - Songs preformed by Kaptain Kool & The Kongs.
  • Nashville’s How To… - Nashville gives how-to tips to the audience, with Turkey mostly being the assistant. (1977-1978)
  • This Week’s Letter (To the Kaptain…) - Kaptain Kool gets letters sent from people and answers them. (1977-1978)
  • Turkeys From the Turkey - Turkey would read a nonsensical poem about moral life lessons. (1977-1978)

Refrences

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