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H.R. Pufnstuf
TV Series (1969 - 1971)
Sometimes, the lyrics of a show summarize the story better than anything else ever could. With H.R. PUFNSTUF, this holds true. In the short span of the song, the viewer is introduced to the main characters and instantly knows who's the hero and who's the villain. The song is as simple as the show's concept of good versus evil.
Last Episode
01x17 Jimmy Who? Aired: Jan. 03, 1970Jimmy's got amnesia after a bump on the head and Dr. Blinky and Witchiepoo are both trying to restore him memory by reminding him of the good … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 06, 1969
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
Network
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- For Marty Krofft, the production of this show was a particular headache. Marty accepted guardianship of Jack Wild while the teenage boy was in America filming the show. He later described…
[show]For Marty Krofft, the production of this show was a particular headache. Marty accepted guardianship of Jack Wild while the teenage boy was in America filming the show. He later described bringing Wild into his home as a mistake.
[hide] - The H.R. Pufnstuf character was originally created for the HemisFair '68 world's fair in 1968, where the Kroffts produced a show called Kaleidescope for the Coca-Cola pavilion. The…
[show]The H.R. Pufnstuf character was originally created for the HemisFair '68 world's fair in 1968, where the Kroffts produced a show called Kaleidescope for the Coca-Cola pavilion. The character's name was Luther and he became the symbol of the fair.
[hide] - After Sid Kroft watched a rough cut of "Oliver" upon a request from his friend Lionel Bart, he immediately decided to ask Jack Wild for the lead role in this show.
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