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 through!
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
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
Original Opening Sequence
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Sigmund and the Sea Monsters theme is a classic example of the narrative-style intros popularized by Sid and Marty Krofft. Much like their other hits (H.R. Pufnstuf or Land of the Lost), the theme song serves as an immediate “catch-up” for the audience, explaining exactly how the human leads met their monstrous friend.
The spoken-word section highlights the comedic conflict of the series: Sigmund isn’t a hero in his own world because he is a “rotten” monster who refuses to scare humans. This gentle subversion of the monster myth—making the creature more afraid of his own family (the Ooze family) than the humans are of him—defined the show’s “outcast” charm.
Musically, the song transitions from a mysterious, cautionary tale into a bright, upbeat anthem about friendship. Performed by series star Johnny Whitaker (who played Johnny), the chorus “finest of friends” emphasized the show’s core message of looking past appearances to find common ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who played the brothers Johnny and Scott?
Johnny was played by Johnny Whitaker (famous for Family Affair) and Scott was played by Scott Kolden.
Who were the villains of the show?
The main antagonists were Sigmund’s own brothers, Blurp and Slurp, who constantly bullied him for being a “good” monster.
Was there a reboot of the series?
Yes, a reimagined version of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters was produced by Amazon Studios in 2016, featuring a cameo by the original creators.
