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The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

PG · 1976-10-30 · 50m · EN
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Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.

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.

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Biff ManardWriterBruce VilanchWriterRonny GrahamWriterHoward AlbrechtWriter

Top billed cast

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Paul LyndePaul LyndeHimselfFlorence HendersonFlorence HendersonHerselfMargaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonWicked WitchBillie HayesBillie HayesWitchiepooBilly BartyBilly BartyGallowsTim ConwayTim ConwayVariousTim ConwayTim ConwayHinky PinkyBetty WhiteBetty WhiteMiss HalloweenPaul StanleyPaul StanleyAce FrehleyAce FrehleyPeter CrissPeter CrissGene SimmonsGene Simmons

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HalloweenTv specialMusical special

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · MusicTheme affinityHalloween · Tv Special · Musical SpecialDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference805257Actor preference50956 · 333995 · 71053

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Frequently asked questions about The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

What is The Paul Lynde Halloween Special about?

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.

How long is The Paul Lynde Halloween Special?

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special has a runtime of 50 minutes.