Lidsville - The Complete Series with Charles Nelson Reilly: DVD Cover

    Lidsville - The Complete Series Director: Tony Charmoli Cast: Charles Nelson Reilly, Butch Patrick, Billie Hayes, Sharon Baird

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    • DVD Release Date: 01/25/2005
    • Original Release: 1971
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 33,024

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    Commentaries by creators Sid & Marty Krofft, actors Butch Patrick (Mark) and Billie Hayes (Weenie the Genie) on specific episodes; Interviews with cast members; Excerpts from Butch Patrick's scrap album

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 -- Lidsville, Disc 1
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. The Spy Who Came in From the Hat [6:34]
    3. Genie Be Good [5:46]
    4. Homeward Bound [8:06]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. The Golden Ladder [7:09]
    3. Hoo-Doom [5:46]
    4. Big Daddy [7:29]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Rah Rocket [7:31]
    3. Carpet Cleaning [6:06]
    4. Ring Trouble [6:48]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Defensive Measures [7:12]
    3. Sneeze Expertise [5:32]
    4. Hat Tricks [7:42]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Anti-Hatcraft Defense [6:21]
    3. Rivalry & Revelry [4:35]
    4. Magician Competition [9:28]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Politics As Unusual [7:31]
    3. The Fix Is In [5:22]
    4. Big Corruption [7:31]
    1. Opening [1:51]
    2. Man, Hat & Transfer [6:33]
    3. Lightning Never Strikes Twice [6:39]
    4. New Hare-Do [7:14]
    Side #2 -- Lidsville, Disc 2
    1. Opening [1:51]
    2. Mr. Lonelyhearts [6:15]
    3. Witchiepoo [6:11]
    4. I Love You More [8:03]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Bean Voyage [6:46]
    3. Ransom [5:14]
    4. Chop Chop! [8:26]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Outfoxed [7:25]
    3. Marko [6:03]
    4. Ring Toss [6:57]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Inspection [8:10]
    3. Party Planning [4:52]
    4. Imperial Impostor [7:24]
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Ill-Fated [7:19]
    3. Now Entering the Ring [5:32]
    4. Party Time [7:31]
    1. Opening [1:51]
    2. This Little Piggy [6:33]
    3. Relative Obscurity [7:40]
    4. Two 'Doos [6:11]
    1. Opening [1:51]
    2. Disgruntled Employer [5:38]
    3. Milking Amnesia [5:35]
    4. Sirens [9:11]
    Side #3 -- Lidsville, Disc 3
    1. Opening [1:50]
    2. Senior Service [7:42]
    3. Old 'N Dazed [6:46]
    4. A Ruse to Confuse [5:56]
    1. Opening [1:51]
    2. Adverse Aerial Engagement [6:10]
    3. Snide Piper [6:40]
    4. Off to Seize the Wizard [7:32]
    1. Opening [1:52]
    2. Maternal Damnation [6:57]
    3. Memories [7:17]
    4. That's My Boy [6:10]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Lidsville, the third of Sid and Marty Krofft's Saturday-morning childrens' series, was arguably the wierdest and wildest, bursting to the seams with psychedelic zaniness -- and, it might be whispered, even more covert references to "controlled substances" than were found in the immortal H.R. Pufnstuf. Butch Patrick of "Eddie Munster" fame starred as the series' "human" hero Mark, who while attending a magic show at Six Flags Over Texas became consumed with curiosity over the conjuring act presented by Merlino the Magnificent. Sneaking backstage, Mark stared in amazement as Merlino's magic hat grew to a humongous size. Even more amazing was what happened after Mark fell into the hat, tumbling out of the "real" world and into the land of Lidsville, a garishly colored metropolis populated almost entirely by talking hats (played, of course, by small-sized actors wearing full-body Krofft costumes). Immediately befriending the "Good Hats" of Lidsville -- among them Colonel Poom, Admiral Scuttlebutt, Big Chief Sitting Duck, Rah-Rah the Football Helmet, Scorchy the Fireman's Hat, and Twirly the Beanie -- Mark vowed to protect them from the sinister machinations of green-skinned, red-goateed evil magician Horatio W. Hoo Doo (Charles Nelson Reilly) and his menagerie of "Bad Hats" and anthropomorphic magic props (among them the appropriately named Raunchy Rabbit). For his part, Hoo Doo devoted his every waking hour to capturing Mark so that he could retrieve his magic ring, and thus gain control of the marvelous Weenie the Genie (played in drag by Billie Hayes, the unforgettable "Witchiepoo" from H.R. Pufnstuf).

    Throughout the series' 17 half-hour episodes, Mark enlisted the aid of his new hat friends in his efforts to escape Lidsville and return to his own world, forever keeping one step ahead of the indefatigable Hoo Doo, who could generally be found astride his flying "Hatamarand." Utilizing state-of-the-art special effects (for 1971 at least!) and boasting, broad, con brio performances from everyone in the cast, Lidsville was nothing if not exhilarating and eye-catching. The series originally aired on ABC from September 11, 1971, through September 1, 1973, then was rebroadcast by NBC from September 8, 1973 through August 31, 1974. ~ All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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    November 20, 2005: My fiancee introduced me to the oddball world of Sid and Marty Krofft just a few years ago, and for my last birthday he had gotten me the box set of "HR Pufnstuf." No doubt I will enjoy watching that for years to come, but out of all the nostalgic Krofft shows created, "Lidsville" is the one I love the most. This kooky program debuted on Saturday morning television way back in 1972, visually becoming a predecessor for the off-the-wall jokes and puppetry of "Pee Wee's Playhouse." However, unlike "HR Pufnstuf" and "The Bugaloos," "Lidsville" was specifically intended to entertain an older audience. I must warn all Moms and Dads that some of the imagery and dialogue in the 17 episodes may be a little too disturbing for small children. Ex-Munsters child star Butch Patrick plays Mark, an ordinary all-American teenager who becomes mesmerized by a magic show performed at a Six Flags amusement park. Determined to uncover the secrets behind Merlo's sleight-of-hand illusions, he sneaks into a dressing room and accidentally falls through a gigantic top hat. Bewildered beyond his wildest imagination, he gets stranded in the heart of Lidsville, a strange and psychedelic town populated by talking hats. With the help of a clumsy but loveable Genie named Weenie (played by Pufnstuf's Billie Hayes), Mark is forced to dodge the clutches of Horatio J. Hoodoo (Charles Nelson Reily), a powerful and diabolical green-faced magician who is clearly the star in the cast. Time and time again, Hoodoo uses his most wicked tactics to imprision Mark in his dungeon, enslave Weenie, and force Lidville's Good Hat people to pay their taxes. Prepare to be shocked and amazed upon witnessing The Great Hoodoo's tricks, which range from Devil worship (Weenie, Weenie, Where's Our Genie?) to giant robots (Show Me the Way to Go Home) to making obedient servants via a homemade brainwashing machine (The Great Brain Robbery). Horatio even attempts to conjure up snow, ice, and lightning from a Weather Bureau (World in a Hat) and forms a zap happy relationship with a cackling Wichipoo (Have I Got a Girl for Hoodoo!). On many other occasions, he has to rely on a team of bumbling goons to do his dirty work: a dimwitted stuffed rabbit named Raunchy and four Bad Hats (a sneaky Gangster, a bloodsucking Vampire, a sword-weilding Pirate, and a demented Executioner who waves a sharp hatchet). In my opinion, what truly makes "Lidsville" a cult favorite among college grads and acid trippers is how it juxtaposes hyperactive variety show humor with bizarre scenery, ultra-cheesy special effects (including a large injection of Chroma Key), and an entire cast of heavily costumed midgets. Indeed, the episodes have the potential of becoming the perfect fodder for drinking games and Rocky Horror-style shouting matches. And let's not forget how Hoodoo's character inspired the early incarnation of shock rocker Marilyn Manson, who borrowed some of the pilot episode's audio footage for the Spooky Kids song "Dope Hat." So, why am I giving the box set just four stars? Well, there are a few reasons. While most of the dialogue is both awful and laughable, the musical numbers are unbearably kitchy. Despite being written by Les Szarvas (who composed alot of songs for Sid and Marty Krofft over the years), the cute melodies are just not as memorable as the ones sung by Jack Wild and Billie Hayes on "Pufnstuf." Also,...