Let me tell you a tale a very strange tale
About two boys that were surfing one day
On a very weird beach around Deadman’s Point
Where there are haunted sea caves they say
And strange sea monsters have been sighted there
When you’re travelling in the area beware beware beware beware
Sigmund you are a rotten sea monster
You’re a disgrace to the family
Go out and scare a human or you’re though
Get outta here
Meanwhile back on the beach
Johnny and Scott are combing in the rocks
Unaware that behind them Sigmund lurks
Prepared to give them a shock
BOO in total surprise the boys eye
This blob what can it be?
And then it groans and moves and lo
It’s a monster from the sea
Now Sigmund the Sea Monster and Johnny and Scott are friends
The finest of friends that ever can be on the land or on the sea
The finest of friends that ever can be on the land or on the sea
Official Theme Video
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Sigmund and the Sea Monster theme song tells the whimsical story of how brothers Johnny and Scott Stuart discovered their unlikely best friend. Premiering on NBC on September 8, 1973, the show was part of the legendary Sid and Marty Krofft’s Saturday morning lineup. The lyrics detail the encounter at Deadman’s Point, where Sigmund—a sea monster deemed a “disgrace” by his mean family for refusing to scare people—is found and befriended by the boys.
This version of the theme, performed by the alternative rock band Tripping Daisy, brings a modern energy to the classic 70s narrative. The song highlights the core theme of the show: an enduring friendship between humans and a “rotten” (but actually very sweet) sea monster, hidden away in a clubhouse to keep him safe from both his family and the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Sigmund and the Sea Monster?
The show was created by the famous puppetry and television producers Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft, and Si Rose.
Where do Johnny and Scott hide Sigmund?
The brothers hide Sigmund in their clubhouse to keep him away from his mean sea monster family and curious humans.
What network originally aired the show?
The series originally aired on NBC beginning in 1973.
