The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

Oct 30, 1976

0h 50m

★ 5.8

Witchipoo and the Wicked Witch of the West give Paul Lynde three wishes for Halloween.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

ABC

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special Trailers

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Cast

Self

Paul Lynde

Herself

Florence Henderson

Wicked Witch

Margaret Hamilton

Witchiepoo

Billie Hayes

Gallows

Billy Barty

Various

Tim Conway

Hinky Pinky

Tim Conway

Miss Halloween

Betty White

Paul Stanley

Ace Frehley

Peter Criss

Gene Simmons

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