Elizabeth here, I’m going to post this as a question and
answer regarding questions people might have of the Bugaloos preschool remake!
Q1: Do you know when this series will air, (in other words a
premiere date) or what network this will be on?
A: Unfortunately I can't give that information out
just yet, as the series pilot hasn't been sold as of yet. The pilot was created
for Nickelodeon but as of now Nickelodeon hasn't picked up the series yet and
this show could run as far as I know on CBS or any sister network. As soon as
the Kroffts give out more info regarding the new Bugaloos series I will update
a premiere date and a network announcement on this facebook page
Q2: Are the New Bugaloos still British and are
British actors going to be playing them like in the original show?
A: They are British but Brits don’t play them. They
are actually played by American children with fake British accents.
Q3: Will the original Bugaloos cast members (John Mcindoe, Caroline Ellis, John Philpott
and Armartie (Wayne) Laryea) play a part in the remake or at least make a
cameo? What about a reunion and a fan event?
A. Honestly I would love to say the original
Bugaloos band members will play a part in the remake or at least make a few
cameos as the grandparents or whatever of the new Bugaloos, but that isn’t my
announcement to make. It is really up to both Sid and Marty Krofft as they own
the name The Bugaloos. I did write a fan
letter to the Kroffts expressing how much I would love to see the original band
members on the new series so I hope they take it into consideration. As for the
question of a reunion with the original band members and a possible fan event,
I cannot say about that either, In the same letter I wrote to the Kroffts I did
express a fan event to meet the original Bugaloos cast and get a photo with all
four of them and their autographs. But however the new Bugaloos pilot hasn’t
been sold yet so any reunion or at least a fan event for Bugaloos fans wont
happen until the series does get sold so to speak. In other words any reunion
of our original Bugaloos is in limbo until further notice.
Q4: Who are playing the new Bugaloos and Benita
Bizarre?
A: Rachel Eggleston plays Joy, Gavin Lewis plays
IQ, Nathaniel Cullors plays Harmony, Shelby Simmons plays Courage and Lise
Simms is playing Benita Bizarre
Q5: Do you know who is playing Woofer Tweeter
Sparky and Funky Rat in the remake?
A: No unfortunately I don't sorry! I'll update that
information when this show gets picked up.
Q6: Will you be reviewing the new series or
creating a fan page for the new Bugaloos show
A: You know, I have been a Krofft fan since ten and
a Bugaloos fan since I was like twelve years old. I personally am on the fence
on the remake on one hand Lise Simms is fantastic as Benita Bizarre and the
visuals were just breathtaking I really loved the scenery, It just blew me away
and Sparky was just adorable. He really looked more like a real firefly. And
another good plus was Woofer and Tweeter’s designs, which looked more, like real
robots and the Bugaloos costumes looked like real bugs. On the other hand both
The Bugaloos being Americanized this time around and of course Funky Rat’s
design just made me sad. The original Bugaloos is my childhood and I dearly
love the old show, I’ve practically memorized the characters and the songs. I’m
still debating about a new Bugaloos Facebook page dedicated to the new series,
but it probably won’t happen Nickelodeon or whatever will probably make one if
this series ever gets picked up. I’m not a fan of the new show just yet, so
we’ll see. I will be posting reviews from my new Bugaloos preschool review
blog, so who knows
Q7: Would you consider showing the new series to
your (future) children someday or maybe future nieces and nephews?
A: Well of course, I don’t see why not. I grew up
with the original Bugaloos and it was magical. It just brought out the fantasy.
I think of this new show as nostalgia there are going to be grownups that will
watch this with their kids and relive their childhood memories, and grown ups
like me who love the original show, keep in mind the new series is geared
toward preschoolers so small children are going to get to see The Bugaloos as a
more updated remake
But yes if I do ever have children and or nieces or
nephews this show will defiantly will be something I will have them watch. Kid
shows today aren’t what they used to be.
Yeah! I really think this new Bugaloos show will be a huge success, The original
Bugaloos aired almost 47 years ago and the fan base for this show has been huge
and strong. I really think fans of the original show should give this new
preschool reboot a chance to thrive; it can be a win-win so to speak. The
original Bugaloos can get a closure with the original band members in the
reboot, the new Bugs can take over and who knows maybe this show will have a
cult following of its own. I seriously think kids today will love the reboot, I
mean Mutt & Stuff was successful and it did last two seasons and 73
episodes, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters also just got rebooted and their first
season just finished filming and will be released on Amazon in November so I am
sure The Bugaloos preschool updated version will be a hit. I mean The Wiggles,
Doodlebops and Fresh Beat Band are huge and successful kid shows so I have no
doubt The Bugaloos will be a success too.
