The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
“Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.”
Synopsis
A Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde which aired only once on October 29, 1976 on ABC. It features guest stars including Margaret Hamilton (who reprises her role as the Wicked Witch of the West), Billie Hayes (as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf), Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Florence Henderson, rock band KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and, in an unbilled surprise appearance, Donny and Marie Osmond.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sid Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Booker, Billy Barnes, Joe Byrne, Sol Weinstein, Bruce Vilanch, Howard Albrecht, Ronny Pearlman, Ronny Graham, Biff Manard, George Foster, L. Frank Baum
- Original Title
- The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sid Smith
Bob Booker, Billy Barnes, Joe Byrne, Sol Weinstein, Bruce Vilanch, Howard Albrecht, Ronny Pearlman, Ronny Graham, Biff Manard, George Foster, L. Frank Baum
Department Leadership Roster
Sid Smith
Director
Billy Barnes
Writer
Sol Weinstein
Writer
Bruce Vilanch
Writer
Howard Albrecht
Writer
Ronny Pearlman
Writer
Ronny Graham
Writer
Biff Manard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
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What is The Paul Lynde Halloween Special about?
A Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde which aired only once on October 29, 1976 on ABC. It features guest stars including Margaret Hamilton (who reprises her role as the Wicked Witch of the West), Billie Hayes (as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf), Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Florence Henderson, rock band KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and, in an unbilled surprise appearance, Donny and Marie Osmond.
Who directed The Paul Lynde Halloween Special?
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special was directed by Sid Smith.
Who stars in The Paul Lynde Halloween Special?
The principal cast of The Paul Lynde Halloween Special includes Paul Lynde, Florence Henderson, Margaret Hamilton, Billie Hayes, Billy Barty.
When was The Paul Lynde Halloween Special released and how long is it?
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Paul Lynde Halloween Special based on a book or true story?
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special?
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).