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    The Bugaloos is an American children's television series produced by brothers Sid and Marty Krofft in 1970. This Krofft live action puppet show aired on Saturdays from 1970 to 1972. The Bugaloos were a musical group comprised four British-accented teenagers, each with antennae and wings, who lived in Tranquility Forest and had their own rock band. They wore bug-oriented outfits which allowed them to fly (though on occasion flying on surfboards), and were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre (played by comedienne Martha Raye), who was covetous of the Bugaloos’ musical prowess.

    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). It was shot in Los Angeles, California.

    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. Among those auditioning in spring 1970 was Elton John's former manager, John Reid, as well as rock musician Phil Collins, who joined the art-rock band Genesis later that year. Reid and Collins had been two of the three finalists for the role of "I.Q." given to McIndoe, who has joked, "If one of those guys had gotten it instead of me, rock-'n'-roll history might have changed," McIndoe wrote. "Whenever I see them, I say, `Hey guys, you were lucky you didn't get the part.'"

    Seventeen episodes of the series were produced.

    Starring

    John McIndoe

    Caroline Ellis

    John Philpott

    Wayne Laryea

    Martha Raye

    Billy Barty

    Sharon Baird

    Joy Campbell

    Van Snowden

    Country of origin United States

    No. of episodes 17

    Production

    Producer(s) Sid and Marty Krofft

    Running time 0:25 (per episode)

    Broadcast

    Original channel NBC

    Original run September 11, 1970 – September 2, 1972

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on casting British talent for The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on creating The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on re-vamping The Bugaloos for a movie

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the adult audience of The Bugaloos and on child fans from the '70s still remaining fans

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the music of The Bugaloos and not casting solely for musical talent

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the success of The Bugaloos

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    George Barris

    George Barris on working on Sid and Marty Krofft shows including The Bugaloos and H.R. Pufnstuf

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    Charles Fox

    Composer Charles Fox on working with Sid and Marty Krofft on The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on creating The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on their responsibilities on The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the success of The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the music of The Bugaloos and not casting solely for musical talent

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the adult audience of The Bugaloos and on child fans from the '70s still remaining fans

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on casting British talent for The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on re-vamping The Bugaloos for a movie

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    Marty Krofft on photos from The Bugaloos

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    Sid Krofft

    Sid and Marty Krofft on creating The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on their responsibilities on The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the success of The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the music of The Bugaloos and not casting solely for musical talent

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on the adult audience of The Bugaloos and on child fans from the '70s still remaining fans

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on casting British talent for The Bugaloos

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    Sid and Marty Krofft on re-vamping The Bugaloos for a movie

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    Marty Krofft on photos from The Bugaloos

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