Series synopsis
H.R. Pufnstuf is an American sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on NBC on September 6, 1969. It ended on January 3, 1970. It was created by Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft. It stars Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Lennie Weinrib and Walker Edmiston.
H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning schedule until August 1972. The show was shot in Paramount Studios and its opening was shot in Big Bear Lake, California. Reruns of the show aired on ABC Saturda ...
Premise
H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning schedule until August 1972. The show was shot in Paramount Studios and its opening was shot in Big Bear Lake, California. Reruns of the show aired on ABC Saturday morning from September 2, 1972 to September 8, 1973 and on Sunday mornings in some markets from September 16, 1973 to September 8, 1974. It was syndicated by itself from 1974 to 1978 and in a package with six other Kroft series under the banner Kroft Superstars from 1978 to 1985.
In 2004 and 2007, H.R. Pufnstuf was ranked #22 and #27 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Wild as Jimmy
- Billie Hayes as Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo
- Lennie Weinrib as H.R. Pufnstuf
- Walker Edmiston as Boris Karloff Tree
- Joan Gerber as Freddy the Flute
- Angelo Rossitto as Seymore Spider
- Felix Silla as Polkadotted Horse
- Joy Campbell as Orson Vulture
Supporting cast
- Roberto Gamonet
- Harry Monty
- Johnny Silver as Dr. Blinky
- Andy Ratoucheff as Alarm Clock
Guest cast
- Sharon Baird as Stupid Bat
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | October 6, 2012 | |
| Season 1 | 17 | September 6, 1969 | January 3, 1970 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head | |
| 2 |
Irving Here's Irving is a 1957 color television pilot produced by Sid and Marty Krofft featuring a wide array of their marionettes. The pilot never aired on television, but it was released in 2003 as a special feature on the H.R. Pufnstuf DVD boxed set |
October 6, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Magic Path Jimmy and his magic flute Freddy are lured to Living Island by Witchiepoo's boat. Suddenly, the skies grow dark, and with a wave of Witchiepoo's wand....the boat...attacks. Jimmy fights for his life clutching his magical friend Freddy. Jimmy and Freddy, wash up on shore and are saved by H.R. Pufnstuf and Cling and Clang on the Rescue Racer. H.R. Pufnstuf, the Mayor of living island, helps Jimmy find the Magic Path off the island...but the witch foils the plan. |
September 6, 1969 |
| 2 |
The Wheely Bird Freddy the flute gives himself up to Witchiepoo, in order to save Jimmy from harm. Pufnstuf and Jimmy build a bird on wheels, much like a ""Trojan Horse"" to get into Witchiepoo's castle and save Freddy. |
September 13, 1969 |
| 3 |
Show Biz Witch Pufnstuf and Jimmy visit Ludicrous Lion to find a way off the island. Ludicrous suggests a supersonic pogo stick. But, they don't have enough buttons to pay for it. To raise buttons(buttons are legal tender on Living Island), the gang puts on a talent show. Witchiepoo and her two sidekicks pretend to be an act called ""The Three Oranges"" |
September 20, 1969 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 6, 1969 |
| Last aired | January 3, 1970 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:00:00 |