This show came on and I was just shy of my 12th birthday. I will never forget how much of an impact it had on me. All these incredible and talented actors and actresses in one show and KISS as a bonus. It didn't get better than this what memories of yesteryear!!
I had turned 12 the previous month! Loved this special. And although I seen KISS previously on the Mike Douglas Show and the Midnight Special, it was their appearance on this special that solidified me as as lifelong diehard fan of theirs.😎 Much to the dismay of my parents.
Margret Hamilton aka the Wicked Witch of the West, a great actor and also a great human being. Judy Garland said that the only person who really cared about her on the set of the Wizard of Oz was Margret Hamilton!
@@robertbishop5357 Research into the making of the movie, informed by even deeper research done by Oz and Judy Garland historians. Three excellent books I always recommend are "The Making of The Wizard of Oz" (1977) by Aljean Harmetz, "The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History" (1989) by John Fricke, Jay Scarfone, and William Stillman, and "The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece" (2019) by Scarfone and Stillman.
@@MaskedMan66 well you didn't do your research very well because Judy claims to have gotten slapped by the director of the movie and she made it very clear that they monitored her weight and tried to get her not to eat and overall she was mistreated completely by the producers and people on the side so you're wrong wrong wrong
Man did I love Billie Hayes.....she also did a one shot appearance on Bewitched. UA-cam also has footage of her dancing in what I believe is the mid 50s. She could really dance well.
This is hilarious! So many great comedians in one room 😁 R.I.P. Billie "Witchiepoo" Hayes, who died April 29, 2021 For Margaret Hamilton fans, she does a nod to her Wicked Witch role at the end of the 1960 version of "13 Ghosts"
I just watched the entire 51 minutes on Amazon Prime. it was like a car crash I couldn't stop watching it... it was horrible and wonderful. I was 13 in 1976. so I'm sure I saw this when it originally aired!!!
This was awesome! What a great ensemble-whoever cast this was a genius. RIP Billy, Billie, Paul and Margaret-you were all so talented and will always be in our hearts💐 Betty, girl, keep on going cuz we 💗 u.
I am a big fan of Paul Lynde and loved his show and the other shows he was on too ! He made my depression much better ! He made me laugh still laugh and now he died in 1982 sad to say !
I don't feel bad for the wicked witch of the West no she's the one you had to come in exactly dorothi'm aint exactly Dorothy just wants to go home and yet she treated her like this she had no control of her own house landing on her is outstanding on Earth I'm cleaning this folder not to give for the shoes if you ask me who waited which deserved everything she got
Ha me too! Same age!! 13 when this originally aired. The amount of Bazaar cast members in this is crazy. And KISS?!?! Oh wait this is just a clip. you've got to find the entire 51 minutes on Amazon Prime
I just realized this is just a short clip. the entire episode is on Amazon Prime!! A Must see! KISS is the musical guest!!! and Florence Henderson literally makes out with Paul. Also featuring Tim Conway, Roz "Pinky Tuscadero", Betty White, also featuring Donny and Marie and a bunch of dancers. holy crap this was a freak Show of awesome proportions.
I was 10 yrs old in the 4th grade when I saw this special. I didn't know at the time I saw it the first time that this would be a classic. One of my favorite classics from yester year. Brings back memories, great memories.
I was born in 1978. I first saw a rerun of this in 1983! I love it! It has actress Margaret Hamilton who portrayed The Wicked Witch of the West from my favorite movie of all time the beloved, excellent, fantastic, magnificent and wonderful MGM classic 1939 fantasy musical movie The Wizard of Oz! It also has the very pretty and versatile actress Billie Hayes who portrayed Witchepoo in the classic Sid and Marty Krofft 1969 television show H.R. Pufnstuf and the genie in the classic 1971 Sid and Marty Krofft television show Lidsville. It also has the beloved, beautiful and wonderful actress Betty White and of course the very funny and handsome actor Paul Lynde. Thank you for posting and sharing this!
else., what an honor to see all four great actors. Billie hayes just passed at 96 years old in 2021. Margaret Hamilton and paul lynn are gone and betty white still living at 99. Rest in peace Billie, Margaret and paul.
Back when Billie Hayes was still alive, I wrote him a letter to her with a picture with Margaret Hamilton, Paul Lynde and the rock band KISS. She told me in the letter that the picture brought her so much memories during the making of that tv special.
Loved Billie Hayes aka Witchiepoo, she was marvelous ❤. Margaret Hamilton aka Wicked Witch of the West, brilliant in Wizard of Oz. Have them both on the same show ,very clever 👏 👌 👍 😀 😄 🧙♀️🧙♀️ They were the best.
I missed this in 1976. . . The skit was hilarious; particularly Margaret Hamilton's spoof of the wicked witch of the west. How all of them stayed in character is beyond me.
This is right up there with the _Star Wars Holiday Special._ It's amazing what several metric tons of coke could create on network television back in the 1970s.
I was at a church dance. I had no idea this show was on TV. If I had only known KISS would make their legendary appearance on this now legendary network TV program. I would have forgotten about the hot Christians at the dance.
wpl I met Mr Barty and asked him about the Wizard of Oz. He said he wasn't in it because he was too young. He had some great stories about the movie "Willow" though.
I just had to look it up cuz I was curious. Correct Billy Barty was NOT in The Wizard of Oz.. he was only 15 in 1939 and MGM required that all actors be 18 so they could keep them longer hours..
This show had all of the right elements in it! You got Betty, Billie, Margaret, and KISS. This is like a piece of history.
Margaret Hamilton was also a kindergarten teacher who absolutely adored children 💕
She is a treasure
Right! She even lived on Gilbert St. in my Hometown of Framingham,MA.
@@stebaer that's awesome Stephen!
I read somewhere that Judy Garland said she was the absolute nicest person on the whole set of The wizard of Oz.
@@crimesforkibble6912 same with billie hayes she loved kids and animals and us fans
I remember this show. I saw it once and never saw it again 😞. All these wonderful people are gone. R I P , it's so sad to lose all the greats.
Two of the greatest witches in history. RIP to both these great ladies.
Witchy poo was on an episode of bewitched as well, she kidnapped Tabitha
R.I.P. Billie Hayes of whom I just found out yesterday passed at 96 years old on April 29,2021.
so billie got the torch passed by marget and i believe billie passed it to idna aka ella who did it for wicked.
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Wow! I loved her. RIP BILLIE 💕❤️
@Stephen Qualio i didn't know that so she did some voice work even for the kids now she never forgot any generation. :)
:-(
Even after 63 years marget Hamilton can still do the wicked witch of the west extremely good. That's true dedication there.
This was 1976 so it was 37 years after the Wizard of Oz. Or did you mean she was 63 years old there?
greatunz67 The latter.
I thought Billy Haynes sound better....
@@greatunz67 She was born in 1902, so she's 73 or 74 in this.
@@grantkelly8696 actually she was 73 here
RIP all three of these wonderful performers!!!
All 4
@@buffalobraves9 All 5.
This show came on and I was just shy of my 12th birthday. I will never forget how much of an impact it had on me. All these incredible and talented actors and actresses in one show and KISS as a bonus. It didn't get better than this what memories of yesteryear!!
I had turned 12 the previous month!
Loved this special.
And although I seen KISS previously on the Mike Douglas Show and the Midnight Special, it was their appearance on this special that solidified me as as lifelong diehard fan of theirs.😎
Much to the dismay of my parents.
Uncle Arthur, Witchiepoo and the Wicked Witch of the West all appearing together..priceless.
Stansman63 That's right, Uncle Arthur. Nice! That almost slipped right by me. Endora would have made a nice third witch.
Girl don't forget Betty White.
and Don't Forget The Golden Girl Happy HomeMaker Betty White
Betty white and Billy barty to boot
Amazing!!!!!! Magic. 3 Divas
OMG! This was before my time but this is great !!! So much talent! Billy Barty & Betty White??? AMAZING!!
Margret Hamilton aka the Wicked Witch of the West, a great actor and also a great human being. Judy Garland said that the only person who really cared about her on the set of the Wizard of Oz was Margret Hamilton!
She was sweet. She went on Mr Rogers to explain to kids she pretends to be a witch, they shouldn't be afraid.
Judy never said that, because she got along with everyone on that movie.
@@MaskedMan66 how do u know this?
@@robertbishop5357 Research into the making of the movie, informed by even deeper research done by Oz and Judy Garland historians. Three excellent books I always recommend are "The Making of The Wizard of Oz" (1977) by Aljean Harmetz, "The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History" (1989) by John Fricke, Jay Scarfone, and William Stillman, and "The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece" (2019) by Scarfone and Stillman.
@@MaskedMan66 well you didn't do your research very well because Judy claims to have gotten slapped by the director of the movie and she made it very clear that they monitored her weight and tried to get her not to eat and overall she was mistreated completely by the producers and people on the side so you're wrong wrong wrong
"You had a beauty contest, and someone won?" That is a timeless joke.
"I've been dying to meet you!"
"Looks like you already did..."
brutal lol
it's Gen X material but 15 years early! 😁
How fun! Blessed be their memories! Love the reference to being a guest star on Donny and Marie, one of my favorite shows back then!
I am amazed that I did not see this back then on television. Paul Lynn was a great comedian.
Lynde.
He was so funny and quick on Hollywood Squares !
You also remember his name being Paul Lynn,in the current "reality" his name has always been Paul Lynde, a definate Mandela Effect.
RIP billie hayes Once complimented by Margaret hamilton as one of the best witches ever
OMG Betty White! I wasn’t expecting her. Billy Hayes was so hilarious as Witchiepoo! I loved her so much in Pufnstuf!
We lost Billie Hayes, who played Witchiepoo in H.R. Pufnstuf and in this Paul Lynde Halloween Special clip on April 29th, 2021. RIP Billie Hayes.
Man did I love Billie Hayes.....she also did a one shot appearance on Bewitched. UA-cam also has footage of her dancing in what I believe is the mid 50s. She could really dance well.
@@2laughandlaugh I did see her appearance in Bewitched, both on TV and on UA-cam.
This is hilarious! So many great comedians in one room 😁
R.I.P. Billie "Witchiepoo" Hayes, who died April 29, 2021
For Margaret Hamilton fans, she does a nod to her Wicked Witch role at the end of the 1960 version of "13 Ghosts"
I just watched the entire 51 minutes on Amazon Prime. it was like a car crash I couldn't stop watching it... it was horrible and wonderful. I was 13 in 1976. so I'm sure I saw this when it originally aired!!!
For many kiss fans this was our Ed Sullivan moment first time seeing kiss perform on TV.
Rest In Peace !!!!! Miss Billie Hayes,you'll never be forgotten.
Margret is a legend but Billie really had that cackle down pat! Both were awesome!
Infinity War stood ZERO chance of being the most ambitious crossover ever! This is the most ambitious crossover ever!
Agreed.
I was born in 1977 and this is the first time I've seen this. That was Great ! Loved the Betty White cameo !
I was born in 69. I saw this is in 76.
75 here first time today. Thank God for antenna t.v
What an awesome cast of character actors. Love this sketch 💜 💕
Now there was a quad of superb actors - each with their own unique qualities - RIP, all.
Loved all three of them! They are gone but not forgotten!
Gilbert Gottfried's impression of Paul Lynde is one of the greatest of all time!!!
This was awesome! What a great ensemble-whoever cast this was a genius. RIP Billy, Billie, Paul and Margaret-you were all so talented and will always be in our hearts💐 Betty, girl, keep on going cuz we 💗 u.
My childhood in the 70's. Loved Paul Lynde and Charles Nelson Riley. Way ahead of their time when ypu look back now.
Same. This generation was something 👍:)
I am a big fan of Paul Lynde and loved his show and the other shows he was on too ! He made my depression much better ! He made me laugh still laugh and now he died in 1982 sad to say !
I clicked on this because I knew Margaret Hamilton was in it, but was not expecting to see Betty White! Two legends in a scene together is magic!
She is an icon in New York because of her charity work.
"She had it coming. And her little dog too."
I don't feel bad for the wicked witch of the West no she's the one you had to come in exactly dorothi'm aint exactly Dorothy just wants to go home and yet she treated her like this she had no control of her own house landing on her is outstanding on Earth I'm cleaning this folder not to give for the shoes if you ask me who waited which deserved everything she got
Looks like all the actors are having a blast and have good chemistry. Must have been fun.
She went from the Wicked Witch of the west to the Folgers lady. God bless her.
I watch this every Halloween!!
PositiveLastAction me too
This and David S. Pumpkins.
Rest in Peace, dear Billie.
Wow, Betty White has done everything.
I was 13 yrs old when I saw this special, always loved Paul Lynde, he is a hoot!!
I was 11 !
he was funny love this show.👻
I was 13 too
Ha me too! Same age!! 13 when this originally aired. The amount of Bazaar cast members in this is crazy. And KISS?!?! Oh wait this is just a clip. you've got to find the entire 51 minutes on Amazon Prime
I just realized this is just a short clip. the entire episode is on Amazon Prime!! A Must see! KISS is the musical guest!!! and Florence Henderson literally makes out with Paul. Also featuring Tim Conway, Roz "Pinky Tuscadero", Betty White, also featuring Donny and Marie and a bunch of dancers. holy crap this was a freak Show of awesome proportions.
Wonderful episode. Margaret Hamilton was a superb character actress, who never quite lived down her role as the Wicked Witch in "TWOO".
How could anybody live that down? She was outstanding. Stole the show even though her appearances totalled only a few minutes.
R.i.p Billie hayes thanks for being a good part of my childhood and adulthood.
RIP Billie Hayes what an icon
*edit* and Margret Hamilton and Betty White and Paul Lynn so many icons in one room!!!
I was 10 yrs old in the 4th grade when I saw this special. I didn't know at the time I saw it the first time that this would be a classic. One of my favorite classics from yester year. Brings back memories, great memories.
Wow, total flashback. I recall the band Kiss played on this or were on tv after it ended. Damm 1976, what a great summer to be a kid.
I was born in 1978. I first saw a rerun of this in 1983! I love it! It has actress Margaret Hamilton who portrayed The Wicked Witch of the West from my favorite movie of all time the beloved, excellent, fantastic, magnificent and wonderful MGM classic 1939 fantasy musical movie The Wizard of Oz! It also has the very pretty and versatile actress Billie Hayes who portrayed Witchepoo in the classic Sid and Marty Krofft 1969 television show H.R. Pufnstuf and the genie in the classic 1971 Sid and Marty Krofft television show Lidsville. It also has the beloved, beautiful and wonderful actress Betty White and of course the very funny and handsome actor Paul Lynde. Thank you for posting and sharing this!
Not sure why this popped up on my feed but needed a funny memory from my childhood. Thanks!
Omg Maragaret Hamilton and Betty White 😍😲😳
SORRY. MY KEYBOARD IS SORT OF TRASHED I MEANT TO TYPE A QUESTION MARK AND OH PEARLS I AM IN CAPS NO damnsorry
RIGHT?!?!?! I'm so happy I saw this.
else., what an honor to see all four great actors. Billie hayes just passed at 96 years old in 2021. Margaret Hamilton and paul lynn are gone and betty white still living at 99. Rest in peace Billie, Margaret and paul.
Seeing the two most famous entertainment witches together on TV--great! Don't know how I missed this one back in the day...
Paul Lynde. Margaret Hamilton. Billie Hayes.
Three of the best onscreen witches ever.
I remember seeing this when it originally broadcast. I was 12 years old. Time flies faster than any witch!
Back when Billie Hayes was still alive, I wrote him a letter to her with a picture with Margaret Hamilton, Paul Lynde and the rock band KISS. She told me in the letter that the picture brought her so much memories during the making of that tv special.
No matter what role Billie Hayes takes, she can make it funny.
I saw Kiss on this when I was 7. Changed me forever.
For the worse.
Never saw this before.. quite entertaining.. they don't have stars like this anymore. There aren't any stars anymore.
this is brilliant
Mr. Lynda you were an excellent actor/comedian.
They need to air this in October !!!!
This clip is so great. Margaret Hamilton was an amazing woman with a great sense of humor! They are no longer with us, But they live on in film.
I would always watch HR Puff n Stuff on Saturday mornings. I did not realize she just passed away. So sad. Rest In Peace Billie....
Margret Hamilton is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest icons of the 20th century
The Witch put a spell on me with her house band. Changed my life forever.
Kinda expected Lurch to open the door.
OMG, the 1970s. But in all honesty, I was 6 when this aired and probably watched every second of it.
I was a little kid when this aired. I believe that KISS was also on this program
Love Paul Lynde!!!🥰🥰🥰
R.I.P. “Witchiepoo” Billie Hayes. 😢
amazing cast in that skit! WOW!
RIP Paul & Margot now Billie not forgotten 2 witches were badass and Billy Barty to
billie is with billy and all her friends she worked with since i check that the original cast of pufnstuf is gone now
It old but always enjoyable.
Rest in peace Billie Haynes.👍🏻
R.I.P.: Paul Lynde and Margaret Hamilton 😢
OMG I love Paul Lynde.
Paul Lynda can play Paul Lynne in anything and still be great!
Loved Billie Hayes aka Witchiepoo, she was marvelous ❤.
Margaret Hamilton aka Wicked Witch of the West, brilliant in Wizard of Oz.
Have them both on the same show ,very clever 👏 👌 👍 😀 😄 🧙♀️🧙♀️
They were the best.
I missed this in 1976. . .
The skit was hilarious; particularly Margaret Hamilton's spoof of the wicked witch of the west. How all of them stayed in character is beyond me.
I love how Margarets performance changes when she changes character!
Wichipoo from hr pufnstuf AND the wicked witch from Oz ... amainzing bout in the same set.wow
This is right up there with the _Star Wars Holiday Special._ It's amazing what several metric tons of coke could create on network television back in the 1970s.
Margaret's sister is Witchie Poo from H.R. Puff N' Stuff. ;)
Too bad we can't get family-friendly shows with celebrities like this anymore.
I was at a church dance. I had no idea this show was on TV. If I had only known KISS would make their legendary appearance on this now legendary network TV program. I would have forgotten about the hot Christians at the dance.
"margaret...your sister is a witch."
Quite a twist, huh? lol
Yes That's what made it funny after he said that then she turned into one too as her old time Wicket Witch of the West role.
Witchiepoo and wicked witch of the west the best
Loved Paul. He was so funny
No one mentioned Billy Barty who was in both The Wizard of Oz and HR Pufentstuf.
wpl
I met Mr Barty and asked him about the Wizard of Oz. He said he wasn't in it because he was too young. He had some great stories about the movie "Willow" though.
yea thought so
I just had to look it up cuz I was curious. Correct Billy Barty was NOT in The Wizard of Oz.. he was only 15 in 1939 and MGM required that all actors be 18 so they could keep them longer hours..
@@AnnLippert1 Not so; some of the Munchkins were 17 and even 15.
@@AnnLippert1 Judy Garland wasn't 18 in 1939 either.
Wish I lived at Gloomsbury - looks cozy!
Wow i love seeing this ...it was before i was born ...but i know all theses ppl .i ferl like a kid again .💖🇦🇺😁
Ohhh my god !!!! Witchipoo and the wicked witch of oz ....amaizing
This video is a classic and Margaret Hamilton and Betty White will always be legends!
Rest In Peace Betty White.
Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰
I never knew where my mother got witchipoo as a child. now I know it’s taken 45 years 😂
R.I.P. Billie Hayes
Betty white is still A princess A golden one past And present
Margaret Hamilton 🌟
Four great comedic actors right there.
And Margaret Hamilton could still pull this off in the 70s. "She asked for it! And her little dog too!"
When Margaret's young son misbehaved, she'd scold him with "I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too". Priceless.
She asked for it, and her little dog, too😂😂😂😂
Yeah we know we watch the video