The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

  • PG
  • 10/30/1976 (US)
  • Comedy, Music
  • 50m

Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.

Overview

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.

Sid Smith

Director

Bruce Vilanch

Writer

Ronny Graham

Writer

Ronny Pearlman

Writer

Biff Manard

Writer

Howard Albrecht

Writer

Sol Weinstein

Writer

Billy Barnes

Writer

L. Frank Baum

Novel

Cast

Paul Lynde's headshot

Paul Lynde

Self
Florence Henderson's headshot

Florence Henderson

Herself
Margaret Hamilton's headshot

Margaret Hamilton

Wicked Witch
Billie Hayes's headshot

Billie Hayes

Witchiepoo
Billy Barty's headshot

Billy Barty

Gallows
Tim Conway's headshot

Tim Conway

Various
Tim Conway's headshot

Tim Conway

Hinky Pinky
Betty White's headshot

Betty White

Miss Halloween

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