Series synopsis
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters is an American sci-fi & fantasy kids comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 8, 1973. It ended on November 23, 1974. It was created by Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft, Si Rose. It stars Johnny Whitaker, Scott C. Kolden, Rip Taylor and Billy Barty.
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters was an American children's television series that ran from 1973 to 1975, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft and aired on Saturday mornings. There were 29 episodes spanning two seasons.
Premise
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters was an American children's television series that ran from 1973 to 1975, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft and aired on Saturday mornings. There were 29 episodes spanning two seasons.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Johnny Whitaker as Johnny Stuart
- Scott C. Kolden as Scott Stuart
- Rip Taylor as Sheldon the Sea Genie
- Billy Barty as Sigmund Ooze
- Mary Wickes as Aunt Zelda
- Sparky Marcus as Shelby
- Pamelyn Ferdin as Peggy
- Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Eddels
Supporting cast
- Sidney Miller as Sweet Mama Ooze
- Fran Ryan as Gertrude
- Paul Gale as Slurp Ooze
- Sharon Baird as Big Daddy Ooze
- Walker Edmiston as Big Daddy Ooze
- Van Snowden as Sweet Mama Ooze
- Joe Higgins as Sheriff Chuck Bevans
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 17 | September 8, 1973 | December 29, 1973 |
| Season 2 | 12 | September 7, 1974 | November 23, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Monster Who Came to Dinner Johnny and Scott bring Sigmund home from the beach and hide him in their clubhouse from Zelda, who invited the sherriff over for dinner. Meanwhile, Sigmund's family gets a visit from their rich Uncle Siggy, who demands to see Sigmund or he'll disinherit the family. |
September 8, 1973 |
| 2 |
Puppy Love Sigmund falls in love with Fluffy, a dog that belongs to Johnny's girlfriend, Peggy. Sigmund's family schemes to get him back by tricking him into meeting Diana Demon, a sea monster actress who Sigmund has a crush on. |
September 15, 1973 |
| 3 |
Frankenstein Drops In Sigmund's family kidnaps Scott, so Johnny dresses up like Frankenstein to save him. |
September 22, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Genie for Sigmund | September 7, 1974 |
| 2 | Paul Revere Rides Again | September 14, 1974 |
| 3 | Now You See 'Em, Now You Don't | September 21, 1974 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 8, 1973 |
| Last aired | November 23, 1974 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |