Lidsville
Lidsville

Lidsville

1972TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Lidsville is Sid and Marty Krofft's third television show following H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos. As did its predecessors, the series combined two types of characters: conventional actors in makeup filmed alongside performers in full mascot costumes, whose voices were dubbed in post-production. Seventeen episodes aired on Saturday mornings for two seasons, 1971–1973. The opening was shot at Six Flags Over Texas.

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Director: Unknown (Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions)Genres: Children's Television, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In the surreal world of Lidsville, hats come to life and interact with humans. When a man named Orville Woods accidentally shrinks himself and falls into a hat, he finds himself in this bizarre land ruled by the wicked Witchiepoo. Orville must find a way to return to his normal size and escape Lidsville before he is stuck there forever, aided by the friendly characters he meets.

Critical Reception

Lidsville was a Saturday morning children's show that aired on ABC. Like many Sid and Marty Krofft productions, it was known for its distinctive visual style and often bizarre, psychedelic-influenced puppetry and costumes. It garnered a cult following among those who appreciate its unique, surreal qualities, but was not a critical darling in the traditional sense. Its target audience of young children generally found it entertaining.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually distinctive and surreal, typical of Krofft productions.
  • Appealed to a young audience with its whimsical fantasy elements.
  • Often considered bizarre and dated by adult viewers.

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Fun Fact

The show's surreal premise and visual style were heavily influenced by the psychedelic art and culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s, reflecting the creative experimentation of the era.

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