Movie: The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

Top 10 Billed Cast

Paul Lynde
Paul Lynde

Self

Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson

Herself

Margaret Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton

Wicked Witch

Billie Hayes
Billie Hayes

Witchiepoo

Billy Barty
Billy Barty

Gallows

Tim Conway
Tim Conway

Various

Tim Conway
Tim Conway

Hinky Pinky

Betty White
Betty White

Miss Halloween

Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley

Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1976-10-30

  • Average

    6.167

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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