The series' distinctive ape costumes were employed in live appearances, including by musician Paul Williams (Virgil from "Battle") on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and Mike Douglas on "The Mike Douglas Show".
The series' distinctive ape costumes were employed in live appearances. Musician and actor Paul Williams sang in full costume as his character Virgil from "Battle" on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", while Mike Douglas donned full ape make-up on "The Mike Douglas Show".