| Sigmund and the Sea Monster, Vol. 1 | 
| Directors: Dick Darley, Murray Golden
Actors: Johnny Whitaker, Scott C. Kolden, Billy Barty, Mary Wickes, Sharon Baird
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 15846
Format: Animated, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 100 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 6604
ISBN: 1566056004
UPC: 081227660420
EAN: 9781566056007
ASIN: 1566056004
Release Date: May 2, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: September 8, 1973
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Sid and Marty Krofft created many wildly creative series for Saturday morning television. One of the most memorable was Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, the story of a sea creature, Sigmund, who runs away from his family's cave by the ocean and is adopted by two human children. This DVD from Kid Rhino showcases the first 4 of 29episodes that originally ran from 1973 to1975, and gave us quite interesting characters like Sigmund, Big Mama, and Sheldon the Sea Genie (played by comedian Rip Taylor). The shows are chock full of pop culture references from the time period, and feature many familiar voices behind the monsters. Although the plot rarely changes (the kids must keep Sigmund hidden from the other humans around them, despite the trouble that he causes), they are all enjoyable to watch. Each episode concludes with a song written by the team of Boyce and Hart (responsible for many of the Monkees' early hits) and sung by star Johnnie Whitaker (Jody on Family Affair). Of course, the theme song, "Friends," is widely remembered and as hummable as it ever was. The foam rubber and goggle-eyed monsters are far from scary, but do provide a glimpse into the past, when high-tech special effects weren't necessary to create fantasy worlds. The show revels in its simplicity, and it appears as if the actors had as much fun making the series as we do watching it. --Zachary Lively
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Sigmund and the Sea Monster May 5, 2008
I loved the show as a child and I am grateful that it is finally available on video. I have show this to my nephew and niece and they enjoyed it as well. It is campy and silly, but brings back memories. It is the Cinderella of the Sea.
To Garry Hixon on Sigmund and the sea monsters September 12, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thanks Garry for a great review, and thank you for describing my upstate New York neighborhood. Throw in The Lost Saucer, animated Star Trek, 12" GI Joes, Wacky Packages, and short walks for Dairy Queen Ice Cream, 30 cent Sodas at the local neighboorhood store, and really BIG snowsuits while playing tackle football in the snow and you have one REALLY GREAT SET of memories, oh and Sigmund too!!!
Cheezy good fun April 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
ah, the 70's....the time of rollerskates,skateboards, 8 track tapes, disco, bellbottoms, facepaints, folk music, and Sid and Marty Kroft....
If you were a kid in the 70's like i was, then you can appreciate these shows. The Sid and Marty Kroft shows were among my faves to watch on saturday mornings. Sigmund was my fave show, tho' I also loved the Bugaloos and Dr. Shrinker too. They always kept me laughing, like so many of the 70s toons and live action shows of the time.
I think these shows rank right up there with classics like Scooby Doo and even Walt Disney. Uncle Walt once said, "It's corn, but it's good corn, and I like corn."
It's funny what you remember. Most things fade away in time, but some stay with you forever...
...Sigmund the sea monster and Johnny and Scott are friends..
finest the the friend that ever could be in land or on the sea...
Nothing Like Friends,Friends,Friends. January 20, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a cute show,too. I also saw it on Pufapaloosa. I forgot to tell you that Charles Nelson Reilly is the Voice of The Dirty Bubble,that is Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy's nemisis on Spongebob Squarepants.
Great January 8, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a great childhood memory. Our daughter seems to enjoy this as much as we did when we were young and watching this. You just have to add this one to your collection...just a joy to have.
Anyone who grew up watching this would love having this.
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