But she breaks into fits of rage when the pain becomes too much forcing the doctor to calm her down via love potion. "; and stage veteran Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo, who is always trying to capture Jimmy's talking flute Freddy for herself but always manages to fail at every turn. then this list will help you answer those questions. The Kroffts paid for a significant portion of H.R. Source: (IMDb), Cant do a little, cause he cant do enough. Mayor H.R. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. H.R. Orson Vulture 3 Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo's vulture sidekick. "[22] Contradicting his own position, Marty Krofft has neither admitted nor hinted in occasional interviews that the references were made knowingly; in one case, a writer reported that when pressed as to the connotation of "lids" in the title Lidsville, "Well, maybe we just had a good sense of humor", Krofft said, laughing. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and
This list includes all of the H.R. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Few of the shows lasted long Pufnstuf survived only 17 episodes but they made an impression. Anyone can read what you share. Pufnstuf" was truly innovative for its time. Sid took notice of young actor Jack Wild and immediately decided that he was the kid whom he wanted to play the lead in his television series. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. Is H.R. Witchiepoo invites herself to Jimmy's party and steals Freddy by rendering the partygoers helpless with laughing gas. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the schedule until August 1972. Sid Krofft commented "We were sort of against that, but Si Rose being in sitcoms he felt that when the show was put together that the children would not know when to laugh." Verified purchase: Witchiepoo receives a message from headquarters that the Boss Witch is coming to Living Island for an inspection. pre-owned Pufnstuf?" Orchestrated by Witchiepoo, Jimmy takes an evil boat to Living Island, an island where everything is alive. During a closing musical number, Pufnstuf says, "When good friends pull together, they can do anything.". 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. It comes from smoking a lot of pot.' or "Who starred on H.R. Witchiepoo retaliates by bombing and destroying Pufnstuf's town. Pufnstuf, which ran for one season in 1969. Billie Hayes played Witchiepoo. There were two references on episodes of The Simpsons: the Hufnstuf on Ice show and a muffin shop in Shelbyville called MuffinStuf. Pufnstuf as a special on Nick Jr as part of a 20 episode order of Mutt & Stuff, a show that was also created by the Kroffts, in which H.R. Pufnstuf television series, the film was rushed into production for theatrical distribution, with filming beginning in January 1970. Pufnstuf that are on here as well. Pufnstuf, the children's show dragon, was born when Sid and Marty Krofft created "Kaleidoscope," a show for the Coca-Cola pavilion at the Worlds Fair in San Antonio in 1968, the fair that the hippies called the HemisFair. View cart for details. In fact, everything on the island is alive and there are 86 characters, including quite a variety of trees: hippie trees, social trees, old-men trees, and even Indian trees. I used to love this show as a kid, now my daughter can watch it and enjoy! Jimmy gets amnesia that Dr. Blinky and Witchiepoo take turns trying to cure with flashbacks from earlier episodes. ": We've heard that for 35 years. H.R. Pufnstuf 17 episodes 1969-1970 Joan Gerber Freddy the Flute 17 episodes 1969-1970 Walker Edmiston Dr. Blinkey 17 episodes 1969-1970 Sharon Baird Lady Boyd 17 episodes 1969-1970 Roberto Gamonet H.R. [22][23][24] For example, the title character's name Pufnstuf has been interpreted as a reference to smoking hand-rolled (H.R.) Pufnstuf out of their own pocket and reportedly lost a million dollars doing it. More recently, Hayes served as a voice actor for The Black Cauldron (1985) and for such cartoons as Trollkins, The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries, Paw Paws, Darkwing Duck, The Brothers Flub and Transformers: Rescue Bots. After Jimmy is wrongfully ejected from the school band for tripping, he ventures on a journey with his newly magical talking flute Freddy. The shows were very bright and spacey looking. The first was then-unknown Penny Marshall,[10] but it was believed that she was not right for the part. Pufnstuf and shut down in less than a year. Simon's credit was added when he successfully sued The Kroffts, claiming that the theme too closely mimicked his song "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)". A number of USA stage show tours were run starring the same characters from the show. Pufnstuf Joy Campbell - Cling, Orson Vulture Angelo Rossitto - Clang, Seymour Spider Johnny Silver - Dr. Blinky, Ludicrous Lion Harry Monty Jon Linton Andy Ratoucheff - TickTock Billie Hayes, whose portrayal of the flamboyantly and comically wicked witch Witchiepoo on the 1969-70 Saturday morning live-action children's classic H.R. The Kroffts also loaned out the character, with Hayes reprising her role, for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, in which she appears as the sister of the Wicked Witch of the West (portrayed by Margaret Hamilton). Pufnstuf, inanimate objects speak, like a scene out of an LSD trip (so we are told). There is another female tree whose lips are always in the shape of an "O". Pufnstuf - The Complete Series (3 DVD) - Box Set Color Ntsc - Excellent, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. Authors of books on the show and its contemporaries, however, have not always accepted the Kroffts' alternative explanations for apparent references to drugs. special). The cast and crew expected Raye to behave as a diva, but she instead befriended those behind the scenes, even inviting them to dinner. He is best known for playing. Yes shows. The theme song seems to refer to, let's say, indulgence as well: H.R. This list includes all of the H.R. We did not intentionally do anything related to drugs in the story. So glad I bought this version of the box set. She began performing as a child and continued to do so after leaving high school early, performing in Chicago and with U.S.O. Source: (Amazon), Jack Wild as Jimmy. When shyster Ludicrous Lion convinces Jimmy that he has a super-duper pogo stick for sale that could bounce him home, H.R. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. n 2004 and 2007, H.R. Disc will. Pufnstuf. Pufnstuf and the scrappy Mammy Yokum in the Broadway and big-screen versions of Lil Abner, has died. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning . The show was shot at Paramount Studios and its opening was shot at Big Bear Lake, California. She eventually secured a role in a touring show called Whats New with Mr. Lynde. Jump on your Vroom Broom and get it right now! Freddy gets turned into a mushroom by the touch of Witchiepoo's evil mushrooms. This list is made up of items like Lennie Weinrib and Billy Barty. Ella the Frog. Tom Kenny . Pufnstuf and his pals Cling and Clang also made life-size appearances at the park. Hayes died of natural causes at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Jimmy was taken in by Pufnstuf, who was able to protect him from Witchiepoo, as the cave where he lived was the only place her magic had no effect. Yes, there is a new DVD version of the "complete" H R PUFNSTUF TV series, but the earlier Rhino edition is the one to own! The lad and his talking instrument are lured to a faraway island governed by H.R. The two witches bookend Mr. Lynde as they cackle their way through the hardcover editions of Rosemarys Baby and The Exorcist, call The Sound of Music a real horror movie and play Witches Monopoly, a board game in which contestants can either buy a property or blow it up, The New York Times wrote in 2007 when a DVD of that television rarity was released. H.R. pufnstuf stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Pufnstuff, the 1969 children's show created by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a drug-fueled fantasy -- right? After moving to New York, she auditioned for theater legend J.J. Shubert and was hired for principle roles in three roadshow operettas: Student Prince, The Merry Widow and Blossom Time. In the show, Jimmy, a real boy played by Jack Wild, the young actor who had played the Artful Dodger in the film Oliver!, a performance that won him a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination, is shipwrecked on Living Island during a storm. Free shipping for many products! Even the Saturday Morning Hit Krofft compilation DVD from last fall included concept art in a slideshow. Ms. Hayes had built a moderately successful stage career and had portrayed Mammy Yokum in the 1959 film version of Lil Abner (reprising a role she had played on Broadway) when she was cast as Witchiepoo. and other "hippie" slang words. During the bombing, she is blown away by the west wind (portrayed as a cowboy head), which destroys her flying vehicle. "[28][29] In a 2000 interview, Marty Krofft answered the question by saying, "The Krofft look has a lot of color, but there were no drug connotations in the show." The Bananasplits Adventure Hour. HR Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos: Sid and Marty Krofft Working on New Revivals. All episodes were directed by Hollingsworth Morse and written by Lennie Weinrib and Paul Harrison. I don't think anyone would consider that hour-plus of bonus features inferior to this new set's measly offerings. Pufnstuf, and Jimmy. A series gets an Average Tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. See more H.R. The Kroffts prefer to remain playfully vague. Jimmy disguises himself as a beggar (in the guise of Jack Wild's Artful Dodger character from the 1968 film. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Sid Krofft cast his next-door neighbor, singer Cass Elliot, as Witchiepoo's frenemy and bitter rival Witch Hazel. H.R. The Crustaceans They are shown in several episodes as well as the closing theme song, some, Lennie Weinrib Bela Lugosi Tree, H.R. The red wig and elaborate makeup Ms. Hayes wore made her a striking figure, but witchy ineptitude kept Witchiepoo from being too scary. Pufnstuf (also known as Pufnstuf Zaps the World) is a 1970 American comedy fantasy musical film produced by Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises and released by Universal Pictures. Jimmy and H.R. Pufnstuf is the mayor -- which, according to some sources, was a slang term for marijuana at the time. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions Inc. v. McDonald's Corp. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Learn how and when to remove this template message, TV Guide's 25 Top Cult Shows - TannerWorld Junction, TV Guide Names the Top Cult Shows Ever - Today's News: Our Take, "Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions, Inc. and Sid &marty Krofft Productions, Inc., Plaintiffs-appellants, v. Mcdonald's Corporation and Needham, Harper & Steers, Inc.,defendants- Appellees.sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions, Inc. and Sid &marty Krofft Productions, Inc., Plaintiffs-appellees, v. Mcdonald's Corporation and Needham, Harper & Steers, Inc.,defendants- Appellants, 562 F.2d 1157 (9th Cir. Pufnstuf was a sort of comic sendup of The Wizard of Oz, with Witchiepoo pursuing a talking flute possessed by a boy named Jimmy (Jack Wild) in much the way Margaret Hamiltons Wicked Witch of the West craves Dorothys ruby slippers. actually stand for "Royal Highness" backwards. Pufnstuf", was written by Les Szarvas but is also credited to Paul Simon. Pufnstuf actors and actresses to find out more information about them. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A total of only 17 episodes were ever produced. Pufnstuf - The Complete Series (3 DVD) - Box Set Color Ntsc - **Mint**, Item is in Like New/ near Mintcondition. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-sized-puppet program (not including their previous work with the Hanna-Barbera program The Banana Splits Adventure Hour). It's up to the fantastic dragon H.R. This was the start of a long and brilliant career for the Krofft brothers, and after viewing these timeless episodes, one can see where the direction of children's television would take them. A difference in the film is that the characters that had been voiced by Lennie Weinrib were each voiced by Allan Melvin and Don Messick. [12] He is credited as the song's co-writer in TeeVee Tunes's Television's Greatest Hits Volume 5: In Living Color.[13]. Pufnstuf (also known as Pufnstuf Zaps the World) is a 1970 American comedy fantasy musical film produced by Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises and released by Universal Pictures. Pufnstuf's sister and a famous actress. She played the bare-knuckle champion of Dogpatch for the remainder of its Broadway run through July 1958, then segued to the 1959 Paramount big-screen version that also starred Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Stubby Kaye, Julie Newmar and Stella Stevens. Pufnstuf got his start. Witchiepoo runs for Mayor of Living Island challenging H.R. Pufnstuf. 1977)", "Research Guides: Substantial Similarity: Krofft", "New video boxed-set "The World of Sid and Marty Krofft", Sid Krofft and Marty Interview Part 1 of 5, "Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. Watched it every week. (Hayes portrayed Mammy Yokum again in a 1971 ABC telefilm.). Verified purchase: Pufnstuf and the other residents of Living Island try to help young Jimmy, shipwrecked and led to their island, escape the evil clutches of Witchiepoo, a zany witch who wants to steal Jimmy's talking flute for her collection of magical objects. y-bot. 5: In Living Color: Information from", "Pufnstuf DVD (Widescreen) - Universal Studios Store", "Sony Pictures Family Entertainment drops theatrical plans", "H.R. TickTock, the clock that warns them that Witchieppo is coming. Marty accepted guardianship of Jack Wild while the teenage boy was in the United States filming the show. The Krofft brothers have responded in several interviews to popular beliefs that subtle recreational drug references exist in the show. In 2004, Rhino Entertainment/Rhino Retrovision released H.R. People thought we were on drugs. Pufnstuf was ranked #22 and #27 respectively on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever. I bought this over the newer version because this one has interviews with Jack Wild, Billy Hays, and Sid & Marty Croft. Pufnstuf and his comical companions, Cling and Clang, to come to the rescue in an adventure beyond anyone's wildest imagination. "Wham! For the film based on this series, see, CD liner notes: Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits, 1995 MCA Records, Passing Show, The Bridgeport Post, January 22, 1970 p. 21, Owen, Rob. Pufnstuf. Martha Raye was cast as Boss Witch. Something went wrong. Her father, Charles, was a coal miner, and her mother, Marie (Armstrong) Brosch, was an administrator for the Perry County General Assistance Office. In 2004 and 2007, H.R. Like grass? Was it psychedelic? Pufnstuf - Season 1 - IMDb H.R. H.R. In one case, the Kroffts sued McDonalds for borrowing ideas from Pufnstuf for their McDonaldland characters, including Mayor McCheese. And yes, a lollipop who owns a candy store. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. Hand-rolled Puffin' Stuff? H.R. [4][5], The Kroffts created the H.R. SUBSCRIBE TO fiwaszewskihttp://www.youtube.com/fiwaszewskiThis is the original H. R. Pufnstuf intro from the 1970's classic kids show. In a plot to impress the Boss Witch, she ends up kidnapping H.R. witchiepoo!! [19] Eight years later, Sony again announced development on the project, but there has been no news since.[20]. Billie Hayes, who played the cackling Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on Sid and Marty Krofft's H.R. Pufnstuf. OLYMPIC JUDO: GROUNDWORK TECHNIQUES (PELHAM PRACTICAL By Neil Adams & Cyril VG (#185851610978), ATHENS, WI: THE PLACE WHERE TIME STOOD STILL By Ed Semon **BRAND NEW** (#185822890730). Jimmy & Freddie!!!! Sony first attempted a remake in 2000, but dropped the project. For years afterward the role made Ms. Hayes popular among casting directors in search of a witch. Jimmy and Freddy both age 70 years when the Clock Family's time machine malfunctions. Pufnstuf Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 396 H.r. I haven't seen it, but just reading about it, I want to. Jimmy is exposed while trying to save Pufnstuf and is placed in the dungeon with the others. . Cling 3 Works for H.R. Shirley Pufnstuf 2. 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The show is set on Living Island, where H.R. In 1977, they won a reported seven-figure settlement. However, it is their very first show that is perhaps best remembered by many fans of the Kroffts. is Stuffs uncle. The series was created by Sid and Marty Krofft. Pufnstuf main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. Her characteristic cackle and .more Felix Silla The Addams Family, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, H.R. Box 69493, West Hollywood CA 90048. All rights reserved. In the world of H.R. Pufnstuf - Boxed Set (DVD, 2003), - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, H.r. Pufnstuf (voiced by the show's writer Lennie Weinrib). The Kroffts dished up a swirl of psychedelia, vaudeville and cheesy production values that might be described as brown acid for the toddler soul, Emily Nussbaum wrote in The New York Times in 2004, when TV Land broadcast a marathon of Krofft creations. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Clodfelter, Tim. Show, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy), Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits. 3 on its list of Top 10 witches in TV history, behind only Ms. Montgomery and Catherine Hicks, who played Amanda Tucker on the 1980s series Tuckers Witch.. It is based on the children's television series H.R. Billie Hayes, who played the cackling Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on Sid and Marty Kroffts H.R. McGuire, Mark. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. Gopher digs into the dungeon to save them all, except for Pufnstuf, who will soon be cooked. (1968), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti, October 25, 1924 December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. Source: (IMDb). Pufnstuf, a friendly, googly-eyed dragon. The cast included Lenny Weinrib as the voice of Pufnstuf, a friendly and helpful dragon who was also the Mayor of Living Island; young boy Jimmy, played by British star Jack Wild who had already scored success as The Artful Dodger in the 1968 Oscar-winner for Best Picture, "Oliver! Pufnstuf: The Strange World of Sid & Marty Krofft", Video clip of "The Altered State of Druggachusetts", "Todd Kauffman on Instagram: "The Pufnstuf Music Machine! Judy the Frog. Pufnstuf's sister Shirley stars in a movie to raise money for Living Island's anti-witch fund. While the pressing is by a legitimate European company, the source tape is an unauthorized bootleg, noticeable for several loops added to various tracks. Grey DeLisle . When H.R. The Krofft Superstar Hour also involved characters in two segments The Lost Island (which H.R. The water in the lagoon became famously filthy as it stagnated over the months of shooting. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These 17 shows have become timeless staples of programming from that era. Their programs include a fine variety of shows such as "The Bugaloos", "Lidsville", "Sigmund And The Sea Monsters", "Far Out Space Nuts" and "The Lost Saucer". A soundtrack album was released on LP, cassette and 8-track in 1970 (Capitol/EMI Records SW-542), featuring the songs and the score by Charles Fox. Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering Mrs. Davis, Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Sets Record in Its Second Weekend, Home Pufnstuf, a major motion picture released in 1970, was also released on May 19, 2009, by Universal Studios. An elaborate H.R. The cast included Lenny Weinrib as the voice of Pufnstuf, a friendly and helpful dragon who was also the Mayor of Living Island; young boy Jimmy, played by British star Jack Wild who had already scored success as The Artful Dodger in the 1968 Oscar-winner for Best Picture, "Oliver!"; and stage veteran Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo, who is always . Disc will , Estimated Delivery within 16-23 business days. The show's theme song, titled "H.R. Pufnstuf on Mutt and Stuff. Terms and Policies Pufnstuf Ms. Hayes had quite a cackle, and it served her well in a number of witchy roles, beginning in 1969 on a short-lived but much remembered TV series. The Polka-Dotted Horse accidentally swallows Freddy causing a big catastrophe with Dr. Blinky, H.R. | Ok, that's pretty druggy. In 1970 she played the character in a film version, called simply Pufnstuf, in a cast that also included Martha Raye as a character named Boss Witch and Cass Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas as one named Witch Hazel. Not to us, it wasn't. It was necessary, as much as we were always looking to have a real laugh track, a real audience. [9] Ludicrous Lion bears more than a passing resemblance to Irving, the eponymous lion in a pilot they had made in 1957 called Here's Irving. The seventeen episodes were. And the laugh track, (Si) was right. [1] The show centered on a shipwrecked boy named Jimmy, played by teenage actor Jack Wild. Pufnstuf on DVD in 2004. Pufnstuf (1969-1970) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Hollingsworth Morse . This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Awesome DVD box set that includes interviews with cast and crew. Verified purchase: Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. 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. Pufnstuf, a show that features a cast of puppets on a "living island." Plot [ edit] We just set out to make a quality children's program. Sold by: The Average Tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a Tomatometer. He addressed the topic at length in an interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2004, in response to the question, "OK, let's get this right out in the open. [2] According to actress Joy Campbell McKenzie, Elliot was "very distant. Pufnstuf and the island's resident entertainer: Billie the Frog. Pufnstuf was released to DVD on May 19, 2009 by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. The case, Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions Inc. v. McDonald's Corp., 562 F.2d 1157, was decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1977.[4]. Boas, Liz. He then teamed up with his brother Marty while Marty toured with Judy Garland as an opening act; Marty needed help on the tour and asked if he could bring his brother along. #RIP #Billiehayes pic.twitter.com/UW6k53apOG, (@SidMartyKrofft) May 3, 2021. Luther would become the dragon/mayor Pufnstuf in their show H.R. "[4] Raye's involvement in Pufnstuf led to her role as Benita Bizarre in the Kroffts' television show The Bugaloos. (17 episodes, 1969-1970) Series Cinematography by Kenneth Peach . Witchiepoo mistakes Jimmy for an old man and falls in love with him. Loads more TV Themes at: http://teeveesgreatest.webs.com/H.R. H.R. Perhaps most memorably, in 1976 the comedian Paul Lynde, with whom she had first worked decades earlier, managed to pair her and Ms. Hamilton in a running sketch on The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, which also featured appearances by Betty White, Donny and Marie Osmond and the rock group Kiss, and which has taken on a sort of kitschy fame. In 2015, Nickelodeon revived H.R. Billie Hayes, the actor who portrayed Witchiepoo on NBC's "H.R. [5] The film is also available in digital media format. Pufnstuf & The Brady Kids Live at the Hollywood Bowl", which was performed and recorded in 1973. new [21]. "[30], Kevin Burke, co-author of Saturday Morning Fever: Growing Up with Cartoon Culture, argues that the "consistency of thought" in the rumors of drug references has a basis, although his co-author and brother Timothy Burke, a history professor at Swarthmore College, insists "human beings are capable of achieving hallucinatory heights without chemical assistance. 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