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The Bugaloos

Name: The Bugaloos
Genre: Comedy, Kids
Released: 1970-09-12
Cast: John McIndoe, Wayne Laryea, John Philpott, Caroline Ellis, Martha Raye

1970 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Kids

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Henry Danger, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 9 hours in all.
What might put you off: No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

The Bugaloos was an American children's television series, produced by brothers Sidney Krofft and Martin Krofft, that aired on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1970 to 1972. The show featured a musical group composed of four British-accented teenagers, who lived in fictional Tranquility Forest. They wore insect-themed outfits with antennae and wings which allowed them to fly, though on occasion, they were shown flying on surfboards. They were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre, played by comedienne Martha Raye. Bizarre, being untalented and ugly herself, was covetous of the Bugaloos' musical prowess.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year