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.

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 

 Original programming 
TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSourcesWonderbugSeptember 11, 1976September 2, 1978Dr. ShrinkerDecember 25, 1977Electra Woman & Dyna GirlMagic MongoSeptember 9, 1977September 2, 1978Bigfoot & Wildboy

 Acquired programming 
TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSourcesThe Lost SaucerSeptember 11, 1976December 25, 1977

 Kaptain Kool & The Kongs 
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 

 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)

Category:1970s in American television
Category:1976 establishments in the United States
Category:1978 disestablishments in the United States