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Sigmund & The Sea Monsters Complete Episodes Gift Box [VHS]
 
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Sigmund & The Sea Monsters Complete Episodes Gift Box [VHS] (1973)

Larry Larsen , Bill Germaine , Richard Dunlap , Dick Darley  |  NR |  VHS Tape
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  • Actors: Larry Larsen, Bill Germaine, Mary Wickes, Fred Spencer (IV), Joe A. Giamalva
  • Directors: Richard Dunlap, Dick Darley, Murray Golden
  • Format: Animated, Box set, Color, NTSC
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 6
  • Studio: Rhino / Wea
  • VHS Release Date: March 21, 2000
  • Run Time: 750 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00002IIXC
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,419 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Sid and Marty Krofft created many wildly creative series for Saturday morning television. One of the most memorable was Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, the story of a sea creature, Sigmund, who runs away from his family's cave by the ocean and is adopted by two human children. This collection from Kid Rhino showcases all 29 episodes that originally ran from 1973 to 1975, and gave us quite interesting characters like Sigmund, Big Mama, and Sheldon the Sea Genie (played by comedian Rip Taylor). The shows are chock full of pop-culture references from the time period, and feature many familiar voices behind the monsters. Although the plot rarely changes (the kids must keep Sigmund hidden from the other humans around them, despite the trouble that he causes), they are all enjoyable to watch. Each episode concludes with a song written by the team of Boyce and Hart (responsible for many of the Monkees' early hits) and sung by star Johnnie Whitaker (Jody on Family Affair). Of course, the theme song, "Friends," is widely remembered and as hummable as it ever was. The foam rubber and goggle-eyed monsters are far from scary, but do provide a glimpse into the past, when high-tech special effects weren't necessary to create fantasy worlds. The show revels in its simplicity, and it appears as if the actors had as much fun making the series as we do watching it. --Zachary Lively

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Episode Guide

Volume 1

The Monster Who Came to Dinner - (Episode 1, original air date September 8, 1973) - Sigmund's family throws him aout because he doesn't want to scare people. When he meets Johnny and Scott they all become best friends. Now the boys have to find a way to sneak him inside their clubhouse.

Puppy Love - (Episode 2, original air date November 10, 1973) - Johnny and Sigmund have a bad case of love sickness - Johnny with a cute neighbor girl, and Sigmund with the neighbor's dog, Fluffy.

Frankenstein Drops In - (Episode 3, original air date September 15, 1973) - Johnny dresses up like Frankenstein to rescue Scott when he's been kidnapped by Big Daddy, Blurp, and Slurp, who've decided they need a new housekeeper to replace Sigmund.

Is There a Doctor in the Cave? - (Episode 4, original air date September 29, 1973) - Sigmund gets sick and needs Big Mama's special food to cure him, so Johnny and Scott sneak into the sea monster cave and raid the Oozes' refrigerator.

Happy Birthdaze - (Episode 5, original air date December 1, 1973) - Across town in her sea-view cave, Mama's trying to get Blurp and Slurp to clean up for Big Daddy's birthday celebration. Being lazy sea monsters, they decide to get Sigmund to do the dirty work.

Volume 2

The Nasty Nephew - (Episode 6, original air date November 3, 1973) - Aunt Zelda's annoying nephew, Leroy, follows Johnny and Scott to Big Daddy's cave and gets more than he bargained for.

Monster Rock Festival - (Episode 7, original air date September 22, 1973) - Sigmund talks Johnny into entering a radio-station music contest. When they win, it's all the boys can do to keep their lead singer's identity a secret.

Ghoul School Days - (Episode 8, original air date October 6, 1973) /i> - After getting Johnny and Scott in trouble with Zelda, Sigmund runs away. When the boys discover his note they rush out after him.

The Curfew Shall Ring Tonight - (Episode 9, original air date November 17, 1973) - After breaking Aunt Zelda's favorite salad bowl, Sigmund defies curfew and heads home to pick up 50 clams he's got hidden to buy her a new one.

Sweet Mama Redecorates - (Episode 10, original air date October 13, 1973) - Big Daddy's strapped for cash, but that doesn't stop Sweet Mama from wanting to redecorate their cave. Luckily, Blurp and Slurp come up with a brilliant idea: trade their furniture with that from Johnny and Scott's house.

Volume 3

Make Room for Daddy - (Episode 11, original air date December 29, 1973) - When Sweet Mama kicks Big Daddy out of the cave, he moves into the club house with Sigmund.

It's Your Move - (Episode 12, original air date November 24, 1973) - Sigmund's family evacuates the cave during a storm, while Sigmund moves home to avoid Johnny and Scott's parents.

Trick or Treat - (Episode 13, original air date October 27, 1973) - When Blurp and Slurp find out Sigmund is the grand-prize winner of a contest worth a lot of "clams," they kidnap him while he's out trick-or-treating.

Uncle Siggy Swings - (Episode 14, original air date December 22, 1973) - When Uncle Swiggy visits his favorite nephew at Johnny and Scott's clubhouse, he sees Aunt Zelda and falls head-over-tentacles in love with her.

The Dinosaur Show - (Episode 15, original air date December 15, 1973) - The Oozes' cave becomes a blast from the past when a cave man and his pet dinosaur arrive, forcing Big Daddy, Sweet Mama, Blurp and Slurp to move out.

Volume 4

The Wild Weekend - (Episode 16, original air date October 20, 1973) - Movie star Jack Wild is kidnapped by Blurp and Slurp while on vacation. It's up to Johnny, Scott, and Sigmund to rescue him.

Boy for a Day - (Episode 17, original air date December 8, 1973) - Sigmund wins a song contest but must figure out a way to collect his prize in person without causing an uproar.

A Genie for Sigmund - (Episode 18, original air date September 7, 1974) - While playing on the beach, Sigmund finds a magic sea shell and gets his very own wacky genie, Sheldon.

Paul Revere Rides Again - (Episode 19, original air date September 14, 1974) - Sheldon zaps Paul Revere into the present to settle a historical issue no one can agree upon.

Now You See 'Em, Now You Don't - (Episode 20, original air date September 21, 1974) - Sheldon makes Johnny and Scott invisible so they can avoid an old girlfriend. She turns out to be beautiful, but the boys are out of sight. Guest star: Eve Plumb.

Volume 5

Johnny-O the Great - (Episode 21, original air date September 28, 1974) - Johnny performs a great magic act for Aunt Zelda's bazaar with the help of Sheldon's talents.

Super Sigmund - (Episode 23, original air date October 5, 1974) - Tired of being mild mannered, Sigmund has Sheldon make him more powerful than a locomotive, or at least strong enough to take on Blurp and Slurp.

Pufnstuf Drops In - Episode 23, original air date October 12, 1974) - Instead of using his magic on Blurp and Slurp, Sheldon accidentally zaps H.R. Pufnstuf into Johnny and Scott's clubhouse.

Sheldon and the Nephew Sitters - (Episode 24, original air date October 19, 1974) - When Sheldon's young genie nephew, Shelby, is out of control, he turns to Johnny and Scott to help control the magical brat.

One Way Whammy to Tahiti - (Episode 25, original air date October 26, 1974) - Shelby sends Johnny and a girlfriend to Tahiti, but he can't bring them back.

Volume 6

Cry Uncle - (Episode 26, original air date November 2, 1974) - Zelda must leave town. In her absence a friend takes over, but the kids and Sigmund prove to be too much to handle. The Haunted House - (Episode 27, original air date November 9, 1974) - Zelda and Sheriff Bevans return from the movies to a house full of sea monsters.

Mother Makes Ten - (Episode 28, original air date November 16, 1974) - Shelby's genie mother shows up in time to take care of Blurp and Slurp, who have been kicked out of their cave for bad grades.

You Can't Beat a Magic Carpet - Episode 29, original air date November 23, 1974) - Shelby and Sigmund get lost while on a wild magic carpet ride.


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Show......Still Awesome!, January 21, 2001
This review is from: Sigmund & The Sea Monsters Complete Episodes Gift Box [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is such a great show on many levels. Some really good, clean comedy. Cheesy plots, but hey...i liked them when i was a kid and they still work. Rip Taylor is hysterical as Sheldon the Sea Genie. Johnny Whittaker, Billy Barty and the rest of the cast makes this show timeless. I give this set 5 stars. i am deinately NOT lending these out ot friends. I know i won't get them back. LOL
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Krofft show, December 28, 2003
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This review is from: Sigmund & The Sea Monsters Complete Episodes Gift Box [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is a great box set for those who loved Sigmund. But if your new to the kroffts, I would buy the single volumes before commiting myself to all 29 episodes. When Rhino released the seperate volumes, they did not show the strangest episodes. In the second season the genie was added and the puppets got simpler. Thats right, they got simpler then a green blob and a face. Still a great buy for a big fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still Loved After All These Years..........., February 5, 2002
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I am very happy with my purchase of Sigmond and The Sea Monters Complete Episodes Gift Box! I watched this show as a kid and I still love it today! My son (age 5) also enjoys watching it with me. This is a must have for anyone who grew up watching Sid and Marty Krofft shows! Now all we need is the "Land Of The Lost Complete Episodes Gift Box"! Hint, Hint LOL!
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