The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.
1976 | 50m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Sid Smith |
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| Writer: | Ronny Pearlman, Biff Manard, Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Billy Barnes, Bruce Vilanch, Ronny Graham, L. Frank Baum |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 30, 1976 |
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| Director: | Sid Smith |
| Writer: | Ronny Pearlman, Biff Manard, Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Billy Barnes, Bruce Vilanch, Ronny Graham, L. Frank Baum |
| Genres: | Comedy, Music |
| Keywords | halloween, tv special |
| Production Companies | ABC |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Bob Booker | Writers' Production |
| George Foster | Writers' Production |
| Joe Byrne | Writers' Production |
| Ronny Pearlman | Writer |
| Biff Manard | Writer |
| Howard Albrecht | Writer |
| Sol Weinstein | Writer |
| Billy Barnes | Writer |
| Sid Smith | Director |
| Bruce Vilanch | Writer |
| Ronny Graham | Writer |
| L. Frank Baum | Novel |
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