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ShaniFaye · 04-23-2008, 05:49 AM

for those of us old enough to have watched this.... did you know they are making a movie with Will Ferrell playing the dad?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457400/

cant wait to see how the modern day sleestak will look!!!

While I loved all the Sid and Marty Kroft shows, they truly made saturday mornings great for me...this one was my absolute favorite

Nice to see Marty Krofft is producing it

Grancey · 04-23-2008, 10:31 AM

I had heard that he was making a movie with that title, but I didn't realize it was "the" Land of the Lost. That show was one of the best and dominated my Saturday mornings. The only thing that bothered me was the checked shirt that Holly always wore. Sid and Marty Krofft were/are absolute geniuses. I think my favorite was "The Bugaloos". However, I watched an episode that I found online a while back and I'm not sure where my head was when I was so into this show. I still have my Bugaloos lunchbox. And H R Pufnstuf. I just looked it up, and there were only 17 episodes of HR Pufnstuf. Such a phenomenol show and only 17.

Cynthetiq · 04-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Sid & Marty Krofft, I loved...

but ugh... i hated the recent remake... the Jeep SUV driving around the dinosaurs... ironic right? them driving on liquid dead dead dead mushed up dinosaurs?

Ustwo · 04-23-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

Sid & Marty Krofft, I loved...

but ugh... i hated the recent remake... the Jeep SUV driving around the dinosaurs... ironic right? them driving on liquid dead dead dead mushed up dinosaurs?

Well if it makes you feel better I don't think many dinosaurs made it into oil deposits.

As someone who watched the original as well I'm sure this remake will suck.

Charlatan · 04-23-2008, 02:28 PM

I wonder how many on this board even remember Sid and Marty Krofft's shows...

I admit I am curious how this will turn out but I can't say I am excited about land of the lost... now if it was Wonderbug or Dr. Shrinker, you'd have me.

ShaniFaye · 04-23-2008, 03:32 PM

ugh I hated Wonderbug.....Dr Shrinker was ok. after land of the lost I liked Electra Woman and Dyna girl and Sigmund and the Sea Monster and Lost Saucer lol

(I liked Shazam too....but that wasnt a S & M Krofft show

Fremen · 04-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Damn, this thread brings back memories.

Those Sleestaks scared me as a kid, and I had a crush on Holly and the female Bugaloo.

I don't think they were S&M Krofft's, but I also loved to watch The Banana Splits after school. (Was it after school?)

Will Ferrell as the dad, huh? That doesn't seem right.
Iirc, the dad was the straight man, while the kids and Chaka got into trouble and were the comic relief.

This doesn't bode well.

Cynthetiq · 04-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Gee and no mention of Charles Nelson Reilly in Lidsville???? He's the reason I loved to watch Match Game!!!

Will Ferrell played a good straight man in Stranger Than Fiction, a good role and movie.

Grancey · 04-23-2008, 08:56 PM

Charles was the greatest. His delivery was exceptional, and his humor was the best. He loved all of the fairy jokes they threw at him. Or he seemed to, maybe he didn't. They would never be allowed today. And I never realized, until tonight while I was looking at clips from the Krofft shows, that Mark on Lidsville was Eddie Munster.

Charlatan · 04-23-2008, 11:50 PM

All hail the power of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl...

Wonderbug

Dr. Shrinker

Land of the Lost

It's really amazing what passed for children's entertainment back in the day (especially before Regan deregulated kid's TV).

Miss Mango · 04-24-2008, 06:34 AM

Everything I know about Land of the Lost comes from the movie Bubble Boy.

echo5delta · 05-01-2008, 08:40 PM

You know, when they said there was gonna be an A-Team remake as a movie, I wanted to puke.

When they said there would be a Spaceballs television series, I wanted to go suck-start my 9mm.

But this? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like Will Ferrell. But even with Marty Kroft directing, just hearing about this makes me want to light my hair on fire and jump off a skyscraper naked, with five raw pork chops around my neck, landing in a lake. A lake filled with Rottweilers and gasoline.

If they start talking about a Clutch Cargo remake, I swear to God, I *will* take action...

Grancey · 05-02-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by echo5delta

But this? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like Will Ferrell. But even with Marty Kroft directing, just hearing about this makes me want to light my hair on fire and jump off a skyscraper naked

You had to have watched this show in the 70s to really appreciate what could be done. I hope they do a good job with this. Not that younger people won't like it, but the older ones have more invested.

alicat · 05-07-2008, 01:01 PM

I am sooo happy to hear this, I get to look forward to both this and the 2nd Dark Crystal movie! Holly, Chaka, Sleestaks...can't wait.

I absolutely loved Land of the Lost and Sigmund and the Sea Monster as a kid. Thank you for the clips Charlatan, I had completely forgotten about Wonderbug and Dr. Shrinker, which I also loved! They almost tainted my memories though, seeing how crappy the production was, just below Clash of the Titans.

I guess we kids had low expectations (not that there was much better effects out there before Lucus and Star Wars).

I'm highly skeptical of Will Ferrell being able to "not" be Will Ferrell in this movie though, seems like poor casting to me. I haven't seen Stranger than Fiction though so I can't speak to his range.

Shani, I remember and loved Shazam! too.

Slightly Off Topic: It was a bit later and not Kroft, anyone remember watching "Great Space Coaster" everyday before school? Gary Gnu..."No Gnews is Good Gnews".

Charlatan · 05-07-2008, 04:15 PM

The sad thing is Clash of the Titans came after these shows...

Fremen · 05-08-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alicat

I am sooo happy to hear this, I get to look forward to both this and the 2nd Dark Crystal movie! Holly, Chaka, Sleestaks...can't wait.

I absolutely loved Land of the Lost and Sigmund and the Sea Monster as a kid. Thank you for the clips Charlatan, I had completely forgotten about Wonderbug and Dr. Shrinker, which I also loved! They almost tainted my memories though, seeing how crappy the production was, just below Clash of the Titans.

I guess we kids had low expectations (not that there was much better effects out there before Lucus and Star Wars).

I'm highly skeptical of Will Ferrell being able to "not" be Will Ferrell in this movie though, seems like poor casting to me. I haven't seen Stranger than Fiction though so I can't speak to his range.

Shani, I remember and loved Shazam! too.

Slightly Off Topic: It was a bit later and not Kroft, anyone remember watching "Great Space Coaster" everyday before school? Gary Gnu..."No Gnews is Good Gnews".

Yup, I watched The Great Space Coaster religeously.

My favorite part was the times the guy carved the clay character (I forget its name) into different designs.
He was very creative.

Ustwo · 05-08-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fremen

Yup, I watched The Great Space Coaster religeously.

My favorite part was the times the guy carved the clay character (I forget its name) into different designs.
He was very creative.

If that was the same guy who did the gigglesnort hotel... I couldn't stand him as a kid.

Only thing on Sunday morning.

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04-23-2008, 05:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Land of the Lost for those of us old enough to have watched this.... did you know they are making a movie with Will Ferrell playing the dad? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457400/ cant wait to see how the modern day sleestak will look!!! While I loved all the Sid and Marty Kroft shows, they truly made saturday mornings great for me...this one was my absolute favorite Nice to see Marty Krofft is producing it __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!* Last edited by ShaniFaye; 04-23-2008 at 05:58 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-23-2008, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	I had heard that he was making a movie with that title, but I didn't realize it was "the" Land of the Lost. That show was one of the best and dominated my Saturday mornings. The only thing that bothered me was the checked shirt that Holly always wore. Sid and Marty Krofft were/are absolute geniuses. I think my favorite was "The Bugaloos". However, I watched an episode that I found online a while back and I'm not sure where my head was when I was so into this show. I still have my Bugaloos lunchbox. And H R Pufnstuf. I just looked it up, and there were only 17 episodes of HR Pufnstuf. Such a phenomenol show and only 17. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool. Last edited by Grancey; 04-23-2008 at 10:34 AM..

04-23-2008, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Sid & Marty Krofft, I loved... but ugh... i hated the recent remake... the Jeep SUV driving around the dinosaurs... ironic right? them driving on liquid dead dead dead mushed up dinosaurs? __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION! Last edited by Cynthetiq; 04-23-2008 at 10:38 AM..

04-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I wonder how many on this board even remember Sid and Marty Krofft's shows... I admit I am curious how this will turn out but I can't say I am excited about land of the lost... now if it was Wonderbug or Dr. Shrinker, you'd have me. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-23-2008, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	ugh I hated Wonderbug.....Dr Shrinker was ok. after land of the lost I liked Electra Woman and Dyna girl and Sigmund and the Sea Monster and Lost Saucer lol (I liked Shazam too....but that wasnt a S & M Krofft show __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

04-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Damn, this thread brings back memories. Those Sleestaks scared me as a kid, and I had a crush on Holly and the female Bugaloo. I don't think they were S&M Krofft's, but I also loved to watch The Banana Splits after school. (Was it after school?) Will Ferrell as the dad, huh? That doesn't seem right. Iirc, the dad was the straight man, while the kids and Chaka got into trouble and were the comic relief. This doesn't bode well. __________________ Google

04-23-2008, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Gee and no mention of Charles Nelson Reilly in Lidsville???? He's the reason I loved to watch Match Game!!! Will Ferrell played a good straight man in Stranger Than Fiction, a good role and movie. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

04-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	Charles was the greatest. His delivery was exceptional, and his humor was the best. He loved all of the fairy jokes they threw at him. Or he seemed to, maybe he didn't. They would never be allowed today. And I never realized, until tonight while I was looking at clips from the Krofft shows, that Mark on Lidsville was Eddie Munster. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

04-23-2008, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	All hail the power of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl... Wonderbug Dr. Shrinker Land of the Lost It's really amazing what passed for children's entertainment back in the day (especially before Regan deregulated kid's TV). __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-24-2008, 06:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Miss Mango Psycho	Everything I know about Land of the Lost comes from the movie Bubble Boy.

05-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
echo5delta Crazy Location: Swamp Lagoon, North Cackalacky	You know, when they said there was gonna be an A-Team remake as a movie, I wanted to puke. When they said there would be a Spaceballs television series, I wanted to go suck-start my 9mm. But this? I mean, don't get me wrong, I like Will Ferrell. But even with Marty Kroft directing, just hearing about this makes me want to light my hair on fire and jump off a skyscraper naked, with five raw pork chops around my neck, landing in a lake. A lake filled with Rottweilers and gasoline. If they start talking about a Clutch Cargo remake, I swear to God, I will take action... __________________ "Peace" is when nobody's shooting. A "Just Peace" is when we get what we want. - Bill Mauldin

05-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
alicat Baffled Location: West Michigan	I am sooo happy to hear this, I get to look forward to both this and the 2nd Dark Crystal movie! Holly, Chaka, Sleestaks...can't wait. I absolutely loved Land of the Lost and Sigmund and the Sea Monster as a kid. Thank you for the clips Charlatan, I had completely forgotten about Wonderbug and Dr. Shrinker, which I also loved! They almost tainted my memories though, seeing how crappy the production was, just below Clash of the Titans. I guess we kids had low expectations (not that there was much better effects out there before Lucus and Star Wars). I'm highly skeptical of Will Ferrell being able to "not" be Will Ferrell in this movie though, seems like poor casting to me. I haven't seen Stranger than Fiction though so I can't speak to his range. Shani, I remember and loved Shazam! too. Slightly Off Topic: It was a bit later and not Kroft, anyone remember watching "Great Space Coaster" everyday before school? Gary Gnu..."No Gnews is Good Gnews". __________________ 'Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun, The frumious Bandersnatch!'--Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll "You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late."--Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-07-2008, 04:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	The sad thing is Clash of the Titans came after these shows... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke