"The Evil Dope" Phil Phillips (1968)

Phil Phillips is best known for the 1959 ballad "Sea of Love", which got a revival in 1984 when it was covered by The Honeydrippers, a supergroup featuring Robert Plant and Jimmy Page (of Led Zeppelin), Nile Rodgers (of Chic) and Brian Setzer (of The Stray Cats.) But he had largely faded by 1968 when this anti-drug single came out.

In spite of all intentions, it became an underground radio comedy classic.

Halloween Hits: "The Lurch" Ted Cassidy (1965)

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

One of the BEST Halloween variety TV specials of the '70s. Starring Margaret Hamilton (reprising her role as The Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz), Betty White, Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Billie Hayes, Billy Barty, Florence Henderson, an uncredited appearance from Donny & Marie Osmond and musical guest Kiss.

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Halloween Hits: "The Martian Boogie" Brownsville Station (1977)

 

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 As played frequently on The Dr. Demento Show around Halloween back in the day. Enjoy.