The Krofft Supershow (programming block)
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.
| Network | ABC |
|---|---|
| Launched | September 11, 1976 |
| Closed | September 2, 1978 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | Sid & Marty Krofft |
| Format | Anthology programming block |
| Running time | 90 minutes (1976-1977) 60 minutes (1977-1978) |
| Original language(s) | English |
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.
Shows
changeOriginal programming
change| 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
change| Title | Premiere date | End date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Saucer | September 11, 1976 | December 25, 1977 |
Kaptain Kool & The Kongs
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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:
change- 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)
