The Krofft Supershow

The Krofft Supershow was a live-action/variety television series created by Sid and Marty Krofft. Each episode featured musical performances, comedy sketches, and a serialized superhero segment, often starring characters from other Krofft productions like Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and H.R. Pufnstuf. The show aimed to entertain a young audience with its vibrant costumes, catchy music, and fantastical storylines.

As a children's variety show, The Krofft Supershow was primarily judged on its ability to engage its target audience. While it featured the signature elaborate costumes and imaginative worlds of the Krofft brothers, it also faced criticism for its sometimes simplistic humor and repetitive formats, common in children's programming of the era. It garnered a nostalgic following among those who grew up watching it.

• Praised for its colorful and imaginative production design characteristic of the Krofft brothers.

• Noted for its variety format which included music, sketches, and recurring characters.

• Viewed by some as dated and less engaging compared to modern children's programming.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's unique visual style and the nostalgic appeal for those who watched it as children. Some viewers recall enjoying the musical numbers and the integration of various Krofft characters.

The show served as a platform to introduce new Krofft characters and storylines, effectively acting as a shared universe for several of the Krofft brothers' creations, including 'The Lost Saucer' and 'Bigfoot and Wildboy'.