The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
“Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.”
1976•PG•50m•5.6•Released
ComedyMusic
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.
Director
Sid Smith
Writer
Bruce Vilanch, Ronny Graham, Ronny Pearlman, Biff Manard, Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Billy Barnes
Languages
English
Studio
ABC
Cast
Paul Lynde
Self
Florence Henderson
Herself
Margaret Hamilton
Wicked Witch
Billie Hayes
Witchiepoo
Billy Barty
Gallows
Tim Conway
Various
Tim Conway
Hinky Pinky
Betty White
Miss Halloween
Paul Stanley
Ace Frehley
Peter Criss
Gene Simmons
Donny Osmond
Self
Marie Osmond
Self
Roz Kelly
Self
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