Hocus Focus (TV series)

Hocus Focus is the name of a children's television series that aired from 1979 to 1981, on the then-fledgling Nickelodeon network.

Hocus Focus

Genre	Children's variety show
Written by	Lou Berger Bob Keiber Ellen Schecter Larry Jordan Peggy Sloane
Directed by	Andrea Cvirko Nan Harris
Starring	Brad Williams Jim Jinkins
Theme music composer	George James
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
Production
Producer	Patty Rout
Editors	Larry Jordan Alan Miller (editor)
Camera setup	Robert Ellis Barry Fialt
Distributor	Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment[1]
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon
Chronology
Related shows	Pinwheel

Brad Williams as "Kryspen"

Background

Hocus Focus featured an apprentice wizard named Kryspen Quester, who was sent on a mage’s quest by his headmaster, in which he time-traveled from the Middle Ages to modern day. He worked in the film department of a museum along with his shape-shifting pet named "Oulak", and played short films. Kryspen's friends included the absent-minded Professor Rhombus, a young woman named Daisy, and a talking book.[2] The show only lasted one year.[3]

Show credits

Cast

Brad Williams as Kryspen
Jim Jinkins as Professor Rhombus

Production

Directors - Andrea Cvirko, Nan Harris
Associate Producer/Associate Director - Patty Rout
Story Editor - Ellen Schecter
Writers - Lou Berger, Bob Keiber, Ellen Schecter, Larry Jordan, Peggy Sloane
Set Designer - Michael C. Smith
Graphic Artists - B. Cody Williams, Jim Jinkins
Wardrobe & Props - Helen Ripple
Operations Manager - Ken Papagan
Lighting Designer/Production Manager - Frank Marino
Lighting Supervisor - J. Bolger
Stage Manager - Jim Meinert
Production Assistants - Barb Wills, Kris Bulakowski, Lori Nevias
Engineers in Charge - Tom Carey, Roger Stevenson
Technical Directors - Sue Benfato, Gail Boland
Camera - Robert Ellis, Barry Fialt
Audio - Rick Phillips
Video - Sue Noll
Videotape - Larry Jordan, Glenn Jordan
Editors - Larry Jordan, Alan Miller
Television Facilities by Continental Color Recording Inc.
Post Production - CCR Post Inc., Rebo Associates
Hocus Focus Theme - George James
Opening Narration - Willard C. Ambis
Films Supplied by Coe Film Associates
Master mage - Lou Berger

References

External links

Hocus Focus early Nickelodeon TV show from 1981, last accessed May 20, 2013 on YouTube

Former Nickelodeon original programming
1970s debuts	Pinwheel (1977–1991) Nickel Flicks (1979–1980) America Goes Bananaz (1979–1980) By the Way (1979) Video Comic Book (1979–1981) Hocus Focus (1979–1980)
1980s debuts	Livewire (1980–1985) First Row Features (1980–1982) Special Delivery (1980–1993) Kids' Writes (1981–1983) Standby...Lights! Camera! Action! (1982–1987) You Can't Do That on Television (1982–1990) The Third Eye (1983) Mr. Wizard's World (1983–1990) Nick Rocks (1984–1989) Out of Control (1984–1985) National Geographic Explorer (1985–1986) Double Dare (1986–1993; 2000; 2018–19) Rated K: For Kids by Kids (1986–1988) Finders Keepers (1987–1988) Don't Just Sit There (1988–1991) Kids' Court (1988–1989) Think Fast (1989–1991) Make the Grade (1989–1991) Hey Dude (1989–1991) Eureeka's Castle (1989–1995)
1990s debuts	Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–1992; 2002) Fifteen (1991–1993) Get the Picture (1991) Clarissa Explains It All (1991–1994) Welcome Freshmen (1991–1996) Salute Your Shorts (1991–1992) Doug (1991–1994) Nickelodeon Launch Box (1991–1994) Rugrats (1991–2004) The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991–1996) What Would You Do? (1991–1993) Nick Arcade (1992) Nick News with Linda Ellerbee (1992–2015) Roundhouse (1992–1996) Nickelodeon Guts (1992–1996) Weinerville (1993–1997) Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995) Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996) The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993–1996) Nickelodeon All-Star Challenge (1994) The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998) My Brother and Me (1994–1995) Allegra's Window (1994–1997) U to U (1994–1996) Gullah Gullah Island (1994–1998) Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997) Space Cases (1996–1997) The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996–1998) The Off-Beats (1996–1999) Kenan & Kel (1996–2000) Blue's Clues (1996–2006) Hey Arnold! (1996–2004) KaBlam! (1996–2000) The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996–1998) The Angry Beavers (1997–2001) Figure It Out (1997–1999; 2012–2013) The Journey of Allen Strange (1997–2000) CatDog (1998–2005) Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998–2001) You're On! (1998–1999) Cousin Skeeter (1998–2001) The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004) Animorphs (1998–1999) Rocket Power (1999–2004) 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999–2002) The Amanda Show (1999–2002) Little Bill (1999–2004)
2000s debuts	Caitlin's Way (2000–2002) The Brothers García (2000–2004) Dora the Explorer (2000–2015) Noah Knows Best (2000) As Told by Ginger (2000–2006) Taina (2001–2002) The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017) Invader Zim (2001–2002) Oswald (2001–2003) Action League Now! (2001–2002) The Nick Cannon Show (2002–2003) ChalkZone (2002–2008) The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002–2006) Nickelodeon Robot Wars (2002) Scaredy Camp (2002–2003) Oobi (2003–2005) All Grown Up! (2003–2008) My Life as a Teenage Robot (2003–2009) Romeo! (2003–2006) Drake & Josh (2004–2007) Whoopi's Littleburg (2004) Danny Phantom (2004–2007) Blue's Room (2004–2007) LazyTown (2004–2008) Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007) Unfabulous (2004–2007) The Backyardigans (2004–2013) Zoey 101 (2005–2008) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008) Catscratch (2005–2007) Go, Diego, Go! (2005–2011) The X's (2005–2006) Mr. Meaty (2005–2009) Wonder Pets! (2006–2016) Just for Kicks (2006) Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2006–2010) Just Jordan (2007–2008) The Naked Brothers Band (2007–2009) El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (2007–2008) Tak and the Power of Juju (2007–2009) iCarly (2007–2012) Back at the Barnyard (2007–2011) Ni Hao, Kai-Lan (2007–2011) Dance on Sunset (2008) The Mighty B! (2008–2011) My Family's Got Guts (2008–2009) True Jackson, VP (2008–2011) The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–2015) The Fresh Beat Band (2009–2013) The Troop (2009–2013) Fanboy & Chum Chum (2009–2014) BrainSurge (2009–2014) Big Time Rush (2009–2013)
2010s debuts	Team Umizoomi (2010–2015) Victorious (2010–2013) Planet Sheen (2010–2013) T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010–2015) House of Anubis (2011–2013) Supah Ninjas (2011–2013) Winx Club (2011–2016) Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011–2013) Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011–2016) Fred: The Show (2012) How to Rock (2012) The Legend of Korra (2012–2014) You Gotta See This (2012–2014) Marvin Marvin (2012–2013) Robot and Monster (2012–2015) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017) Monsters vs. Aliens (2013–2014) Sam & Cat (2013–2014) Sanjay and Craig (2013–2016) AwesomenessTV (2013–2015) The Haunted Hathaways (2013–2015) Instant Mom (2013–2015) The Thundermans (2013–2018) Every Witch Way (2014–2015) Wallykazam! (2014–2017) Breadwinners (2014–2016) Webheads (2014–2015) Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2014–2017) Henry Danger (2014–2020) Max & Shred (2014–2016) Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014–2018) 100 Things to Do Before High School (2014–2016) Bella and the Bulldogs (2015–2016) Mutt & Stuff (2015–2017) Make It Pop (2015–2016) Harvey Beaks (2015–2017) Fresh Beat Band of Spies (2015–2016) Talia in the Kitchen (2015) Pig Goat Banana Cricket (2015–2018) Game Shakers (2015–2019) WITS Academy (2015) Paradise Run (2016–2018) School of Rock (2016–2018) The Other Kingdom (2016) The Dude Perfect Show (2016–2019) All in with Cam Newton (2016) Crashletes (2016–2019) Legendary Dudas (2016) Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (2016–2017) Lip Sync Battle Shorties (2016–2019) Bunsen Is a Beast (2017–2018) Nella the Princess Knight (2017-2019) Welcome to the Wayne (2017–2019) Sunny Day (2017-2019) I Am Frankie (2017–2018) The Adventures of Kid Danger (2018) Knight Squad (2018–2019) Keep It Spotless (2018) Star Falls (2018) Cousins for Life (2018–2019) Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (2019) Middle School Moguls (2019) America's Most Musical Family (2019–2020)
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