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The Bugaloos

The Bugaloos

6.4 /10 (9) 1970–1971
Comedy Kids
Creator Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft
Director Tony Charmoli
The Bugaloos was an American children's television series, produced by brothers Sidney Krofft and Martin Krofft, that aired on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1970 to 1972. The show featured a musical group composed of four British-accented teenagers, who lived in fictional Tranquility Forest. They wore insect-themed outfits with antennae and wings which allowed them to fly, though on occasion, they were shown flying on surfboards. They were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre, played by comedienne Martha Raye. Bizarre, being untalented and ugly herself, was covetous of the Bugaloos' musical prowess.
Seasons
1
Episodes
17
Country
Status
Ended

Cast

John McIndoe
John McIndoe
IQ · 17 eps
Wayne Laryea
Wayne Laryea
Harmony · 17 eps
Billy Barty
Billy Barty
Sparky · 17 eps
Martha Raye
Martha Raye
Benita Bizarre · 17 eps
Caroline Ellis
Caroline Ellis
Joy · 17 eps
Sharon Baird
Sharon Baird
Funky Rat · 17 eps
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Van Snowden
Tweeter · 17 eps
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Joy Campbell
Woofer · 17 eps
John Philpott
John Philpott
Courage · 17 eps

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Episode Guide

1
Firefly, Light My Fire
12 Sep 197030 min
Benita kidnaps the Bugaloos, and hold's Joy hostage. She forces the other members to be her backup band and attempts to record a hit song. Sparky the Firefly enters the scene and helps the Bugaloos escape, becoming their new friend. Sparky records a hit single.
2
Our Home is Our Hassle
19 Sep 197030 min
Benita wants to live in Tranquility Forest, she thinks it will help her write a song for a radio contest. Benita gets a hold of a phony land deed for Tranquility Forest. The Bugaloos find a way to get her to move out of the Forest and back home.
3
The Great Voice of Robbery
26 Sep 197030 min
Benita can't stand her voice anymore, so she kidnaps Joy and uses a voice-switching machine to steal her voice. Joy gets Benita's voice. The rest of the gang get involved, complicating matters by scrambling everyone's voice.
4
Courage Come Home
03 Oct 197030 min
Benita gets rid of all her hired help. Then Courage takes a fall and gets a bout of amnesia. Benita takes advantage of the situation by telling him he is her nephew, and he is responsible for doing the housework.
5
If I Had the Wings of a Bugaloo
10 Oct 197030 min
Benita's determined to fly, so she kidnaps I.Q. and attempts to steal his wings.
6
Now You See 'em, Now You Don't
17 Oct 197030 min
Benita adopts Sparky, so the Bugaloos turn themselves invisible to keep an eye on him.
7
Today I Am a Firefly
24 Oct 197030 min
Sparky runs away from home. Meanwhile, Woofer, Tweeter and Funky Rat shrink the Bugaloos and imprison them in Benita Bizarre's broken music box.
8
Benita's Double Trouble
31 Oct 197030 min
Peter Platter is heading off to a "Disc Jock Convention", and asks the Bugaloos to take over his show, in his absence. After a bit of coercing, the Bugaloos accept. Benita, of course, wants to do the show herself, and kidnaps Peter, then forces him to call the Bugaloos and tell them that he's given the job to Benita, instead. The Bugaloos figure out that something is wrong and head off to the jukebox to rescue Peter. I.Q. dresses up as Benita Bizarre, and the rest of the Bugaloos imitate Funky Rat, Woofer and Tweeter!
9
Help Wanted - Firefly
07 Nov 197030 min
Sparky gets a job working on Peter Platter's radio show. Meanwhile, Benita schemes to take over the radio station's signal.
10
Circus Time at Benita's
14 Nov 197030 min
"The Amazing Circus" has been cancelled, because Benita Bizarre paid them *not* to come. Since the whole town is now in the dumps, the Bugaloos decide to put on their own circus in place of it! Magico the Magnificent comes to help out and hypnotizes Sparky into thinking that he's the "Bravest Person in the World". Armed with this new bravery, he flies off to pick a fight with Benita Bizarre. He doesn't get very far, but now she thinks that Magico could use hypnosis to make her the "Greatest Singer in the World". She promptly kidnaps him and the Bugaloos plan a scheme to rescue him
11
The Uptown 500
21 Nov 197030 min
It's another exciting day in Rock City when Kook Radio sponsor, "Way Out Wheeler", the "Freaky Wheels Dealer", puts on a big road race: "The Uptown 500". In addition to getting "a lot of loot", the winner also gets to sing all of the "Way Out Wheeler" TV commercial spots. Benita Bizarre, of course, insists on winning. To ensure an easy win, she "takes out" all of the competition, even going to the extent of kidnapping Sparky, to keep the Bugaloos from winning.
12
The Love Bugaloos
28 Nov 197030 min
Sparky has a crush on "The Flaming Firefly of Rock", a rock star named "Gina Lola-Wattage". Gina, by chance, is an old friend of Joy's. Joy manages to get Gina to stop by and meet Sparky. Gina is scheduled to perform for the Peter Platter show, in town. Benita Bizarre, however, has other plans... Benita kidnaps Gina in order to "fill in" for her, and finally get some stage time. The gang have to rescue Gina and get her back in order to perform the show.
13
Lady, You Don't Look 80
05 Dic 197030 min
A misunderstanding leads Benita to become convinced that the Bugaloos have access to the fountain of youth.
14
On a Clear Day
12 Dic 197030 min
Benita Bizarre tries to sabotage a rock festival by pumping smog into Tranquility Forest.
15
The Bugaloos Bugaboo
19 Dic 197030 min
Sparky is unhappy because Gina Lola-Wattage has not written him. The Bugaloos insist that she's busy, but Sparky believes it's because she's a big Rock Star, and he's a "nobody". The Bugaloos insist he can be anything he wants to be, so Sparky decides to become a songwriter. With the help of the Bugaloos, Sparky pens a short ditty called "I Really Love You". This information makes it to Benita Bizarre who is told that *Sparky* is the real talent behind the Bugaloos, so she becomes "J.W. Wooster, Hollywood Agent, Extraordinare", and hires Sparky as her new songwriter. She then takes his songs and uses them in Peter Platter's "Big Talent Contest", for which the winner gets a guest shot on Peter's "Big TV Show". The Bugaloos go to retrieve Sparky from her clutches.
16
Benita the Beautiful
26 Dic 197030 min
Benita rigs a beauty pageant.
17
The Good Old Days
02 Ene 197130 min
Benita Bizarre has decided it's time to get rid of "The Bugaloos", once and for all. So, she sent Funky Rat down to City Hall and bought the Title Deed to Tranquility Forest! As the new owner, she gave The Bugaloos 24 hours to vacate her property. The Bugaloos invent "Madame Tania", a gypsy lady who curses Benita, and tells her the only way to break the curse, is to make friends with all her enemies. Specifically, "The Bugaloos".

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Where to watch The Bugaloos? The Bugaloos is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Dove, Cineverse.
Who stars in The Bugaloos? The main cast of The Bugaloos includes John McIndoe, Wayne Laryea, John Philpott, Caroline Ellis, Martha Raye.
Who directed The Bugaloos? The Bugaloos (1970–1971) is directed by Tony Charmoli.
Who created The Bugaloos? The Bugaloos was created by Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft.
What genre is The Bugaloos? The Bugaloos is a Comedy, Kids film. It has a rating of 6.4/10 with 9 votes.
How many seasons does The Bugaloos have? The Bugaloos has 1 season and 17 episodes.

Cast

John McIndoe
John McIndoe
IQ
Wayne Laryea
Wayne Laryea
Harmony
Billy Barty
Billy Barty
Sparky
Martha Raye
Martha Raye
Benita Bizarre
Caroline Ellis
Caroline Ellis
Joy
Sharon Baird
Sharon Baird
Funky Rat
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Van Snowden
Tweeter
👤
Joy Campbell
Woofer
John Philpott
John Philpott
Courage

Synopsis

The Bugaloos was an American children's television series, produced by brothers Sidney Krofft and Martin Krofft, that aired on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1970 to 1972. The show featured a musical group composed of four British-accented teenagers, who lived in fictional Tranquility Forest. They wore insect-themed outfits with antennae and wings which allowed them to fly, though on occasion, they were shown flying on surfboards. They were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre, played by comedienne Martha Raye. Bizarre, being untalented and ugly herself, was covetous of the Bugaloos' musical prowess.

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