Friday, October 23, 2009

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special Is Playing At The Dino Lounge

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I'm not sure how many of you have ever seen The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. I only saw it this past year. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it before. It's got to be seen to believed. I loved it. It's a lot of really cool campy fun. I don't know where else you are going to see everybody from Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch of the West herself) to Tim Conway to Florence Henderson to KISS. The special originally aired on October 26, 1976 on ABC.

I had heard about it over the years, but it took me forever to finally get a chance to see it. I'm so glad I finally did. This special has it all, including Florence Henderson doing a disco version of That Old Black Magic. If you've never seen this special, I hope you'll watch the clips I'm posting. These should be for the entire show if I'm correct. You won't be disappointed. Trust me on that. They just don't make anything quite like this anymore.

So has anybody here seen it besides me? What did you think of it? For those that have never seen it, I hope you'll get a chance to watch all of these clips when you have the time. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's so unlike anything you've ever seen before.
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64 comments:

  1. ZuzanaOctober 23, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Thank you for sharing this!! I have never seen these clips, and will make sure to come back and watch them fully. It is always such an experience to stumble upon something we really like.;) And I like anything that has to do with the Holidays and celebrations.;)
    Have a great Friday.;)

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  2. AmyOctober 23, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    i dont remember him but i'm going to have fun watching them anyway

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  3. SamOctober 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    I don't think we ever got Paul Lynde down here - it's a classic!! Actually, he's a classic!! Thanks for the post - I'm enjoying working my way through the clips!

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  4. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Hey Protege. You are very welcome. I had no clue I would find the whole thing online. That was awesome. I had to post it for those who had never seen it. I figured maybe somebody might wanna see what it was all about. Happy Friday!

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  5. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Hey Amy. Thanks. I hope you enjoy them. I did a post on Paul Lynde a couple of weeks back up here.

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  6. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hey Sam. Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying them. I did a post on Paul the other week up here on my blog. I knew with Halloween coming up that I had to post this.

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  7. Nancy Sinatra FanOctober 23, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I love this special. You are right that there's nothing else really out there like it. I adore Paul. I miss him.

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  8. Wolf BoyOctober 23, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Dude, I've never had the chance to watch this before. I'll watch these clips this weekend. I'm ready to see me some KISS.

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  9. erika soroccoOctober 23, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    You have so put me in the mood for Halloween with these clips, Keith. Loving them all! :)

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  10. MarianOctober 23, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    these are great,hhaha had never seen them before. how great. thanks for sharing.
    hope you have a good weekend Keith
    xx
    Marian

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  11. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Hey Phoebe. Thanks. Glad you like it. I miss Paul too. I remember him over the years when I was growing up. Shame we don't have somebody like him today.

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  12. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Hey Wolf. I hope you enjoy the clips. It was cool to see KISS up there.

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  13. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Hey Erika. Thanks so much. I'm really happy you like the clips. This special is such a cool one at Halloween.

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  14. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Hey Marian. Thanks. Glad you like them. That's cool that I could share these with you. Have a great weekend.

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  15. DrakeOctober 23, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I think i saw this back in 1976, just to see KISS and Paul Lynde.
    Totally freaky man. You just don't specials like this anymore!

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  16. Maria ConferOctober 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Oh, so fun! I have never seen these before. Such high camp awesomeness!

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  17. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hey Drake. Thanks for commenting. That's cool that you saw it way back then. I was only like 5 then.

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  18. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hey Maria. Thanks. There is definitely a high camp factor. It wouldn't be Paul Lynde otherwise.

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  19. Kim @ The Girl Can't Help ItOctober 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Apropos of nothing, Roger on "American Dad" always makes me think of Paul Lynde. Same awesomely bad voice, I guess!

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  20. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Hey Kim. Thanks. I always loved hearing Paul's voice in cartoons from the past. Plus I know he's imitated a lot.

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  21. www.janetteria.comOctober 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Love all of them!

    X♡X♡

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  22. EtraparOctober 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I hadn't seen it, but now I'm curious ^.*
    kisses

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  23. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks Janet. Glad you liked those.

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  24. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Hey Sonia. I hope you enjoy them. They are definitely different from anything around these days.

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  25. MondoOctober 23, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Man Alive - that Kiss clip is so cool. I had my Kiss t shirt and boots on, while recording a halloween podcast this week. Honest!

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  26. Tights LoverOctober 23, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    This is great! Just finished watching the first clip. I fear my workday may be shot now!!

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  27. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hey Dave. Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was awesome. That's really cool about wearing your KISS gear for the podcast.

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  28. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hey Tights. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the first clip. I'm sure you'll have fun with the rest as well.

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  29. Ms. BOctober 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    This definitely was really campy - but I LOVED it! It was so fun to see, and watch all the celebrities too! They just don't make programs like this anymore! I'm definitely in a Halloween mood now! =)
    And thank you so much for your kind words, Keith. It means a lot that I'm in your prayers. I think you're a great guy - don't let anyone get you down either! =) =)

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  30. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Hey Allison. Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you like this. Yeah, there's nothing like this today. I thought it was some good campy fun.

    You are very welcome. You are a very beautiful and special young woman. The best of your life is yet to come. Thanks for your kind words. Take care.

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  31. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    never seen him before, but i'm always up for some cool and campy fun :D

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  32. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Nice nice nice to be here again!

    A from S

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  33. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Hey Housewife. Thanks. Glad it's right up your alley.

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  34. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Hey Agneta. Thank you. It's always great to hear from you. Cheers!

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  35. LizzyOctober 23, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I have never seen him or heard about him but I guess he was/is famous in USA

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  36. GabbiOctober 23, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    I've never seen it but it looks really good from the few clips I saw!! Thank you so much for sharing Keith!

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  37. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Hey Lizzy. I posted about him a few weeks ago. He was on Hollywood Squares and Bewitched. He did a lot of guest spots on other tv shows.

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  38. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Hey Gabbi. Thanks. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend. Cheers!

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  39. this wheel's on fireOctober 24, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    awesome, campy fun :)

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  40. miriam (Björn Borg)October 24, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    these are cool, what a great start to the weekend!

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  41. Witchcrafted LifeOctober 24, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Brand new to me, which is awesome, I love finding retro and vintage Halloween clips/shows/films I've never seen. Thank you for posting these fab find, Keith.

    Hope you have a marvelous weekend, my friend!
    ♥ Jessica

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  42. KeithOctober 24, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Hey Insider. Thanks. Glad you liked them. Enjoy the weekend.

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  43. KeithOctober 24, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Hey Jessica. Thank you. I'm so glad I could introduce you to something you had never seen before. I always love when I can do that on my blog. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!

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  44. Couture CarrieOctober 24, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    So fun, darling!
    I had never seen this special before!

    Loving the new profile pic, btw!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  45. KeithOctober 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hey Carrie. I'm glad I could share this special with you. Thanks. The pic comes from On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I wanted to keep the Bond vibe going.

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  46. LeahOctober 24, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing the clips... I enjoyed watching them.

    Have a great weekend Keith!

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  47. Nostalgia KinkyOctober 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    I;ve never seen the whole special but I absolutely love the section with KISS that I saw on their KISSOLOGY set Volume 2.

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  48. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Forgot about Paul Lynde, love him!

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  49. KeithOctober 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Hey Leah. Thanks. I'm happy you enjoyed these clips. Cheers!

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  50. KeithOctober 24, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Hey Jeremy. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it. I love the parts with KISS. It's a really cool special.

    Hey Libby. Thanks. Paul is awesome.

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  51. MaggiOctober 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    To me there is nothing to compare with the variety shows of the 70's. Paul Lynde was awesome and funny enough I saw the DVD of this special for sale in Barnes and Noble the other day! lol

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  52. KeithOctober 25, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Hey Maggi. Thanks for commenting. There were so many great variety shows and specials back during this era. Paul was great. That's really cool about seeing this special at a store.

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  53. Rika SulaimanOctober 25, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    aww.. thx for sharing this :D i really adore paul :D
    xx

    http://iamrikaa.blogspot.com

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  54. KeithOctober 25, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks Rika. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Paul is awesome.

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  55. coolboyOctober 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    thanks for visting my blog Keith
    i very happy to see ur commet yes i had great week end
    how are u

    i wish every moment in ur life filled with happiness

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  56. KeithOctober 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Hey Naveen. You are very welcome. I'm always happy to visit your blog. I'm doing well. I'm enjoying my weekend. I hope you are too. Cheers!

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  57. GYPSYWOMANOctober 25, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    well, hands down, vincent is my all time favorite! christopher lee next - i don't think i've missed a film of vincent's -

    and paul lynde!!! dear heavens! what a name and spirit from yesteryear!

    thanks so much for bringing all these spooktacular guys back for us!

    happy witches a'brewin' !!!

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  58. KeithOctober 25, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Hey Gypsy. Thanks. I appreciate your comment. So glad that you're a fan of all these men. I'm happy that you are liking my Halloween postings. Cheers!

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  59. debra@dustjacketOctober 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Oh thanks for getting the clips, I hadn't seen it, will so enjoy looking at the clips!
    xx

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  60. KeithOctober 25, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hey Dustjacket. You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers!

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  61. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Though I've never heard of this, due to my ignorance I like to say though I am only 23, I absolutely loved the videos. They are campy and funny and real fun, too! Awesome finds, Keith!

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  62. KeithOctober 26, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Hey Daniela. Thanks so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed the clips. My thing is that I love to share things with people that they may or may not know.

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  63. Maria JensenOctober 26, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    There i something special about Paul Lyde. He got that special factor or something.. So funny and brilliant!

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  64. KeithOctober 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Hey Maria. Thanks. I'm a big fan of Paul. He definitely had a magical quality about himself.

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