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Was it aimed at kids or adults? Because right now the only thing I can think of was Greg The Bunny
Kids. And I'm certain it was not a Sid and Marty Krofft show.
Eureeka's Castle?
The way the world is, I think a silly evening in the theatre is a good thing, to take our minds off terror. -Tim Curry
No, there was an element of the occult in this one. I think the humans entered the puppet world through some lion, witch and the wardrobe sort of mechanism, whatever that trope is called.. and there was magic involved, among the puppets. I'm sure the lead villain was an evil wizard.
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I've been searching for the name of this show for years, with no results. What I remember is roughly the same; aired in the late 80s or mid 90s, puppets with humans, and above all else: the mounted, talking head in the dungeon. I have the impression that the talking head was a sort of bumbler... the comic-relief sidekick of the Evil Wizard who would crack wise if (when) the Wizard's plans fell apart.
I had doubted my own memories of the lion/witch/wardrobe stranding of the kids, but seeing you write the same I think I can confirm that you're on the right track with that as well. I feel vindicated that at least I didn't dream the existence of this show after all..
What country was this in? What network?
Was it aimed at younger kids or older kids? I.E. how serious were the villains threats, or was it more of a comedy?
Was it a TV show or a movie? In Labrynth, there are some puppet heads mounted on walls and doors, but that's a movie, not a TV show.
Blizzard Island.
Holy moley, I think 'Blizzard Island' is the right answer. I should've posted here sooner! I'm not exaggerating when I say I've been looking for this (off and on) for years!
Oddly enough, the head on the wall/table doesn't look all that familiar, but that purple fuzzy guy with the cowardly voice seems *really* familiar. And overall, the feel of the show just fits.
Thanks very much!!
Years later, I have an answer! Thank you!
There was a show on in the early to mid '90s that mixed puppets and human actors. The only other distinguishing feature I remember is that there was a dungeon with a puppet head mounted on the wall that talked.