H.R. Pufnstuf
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 17 Episodes
30 min per episode
1969 – 1970
Premiered: Sat, Sep 6, 1969
Marty Krofft
Sid KrofftLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 17: “Jimmy Who?”
While running from the witch, Jimmy trips and falls getting knocked out. When he comes too he can't remember anything not even his own name. The rest of this story is a series of flash back as first Pufnstuf and the good guys try to jog his memories. When Jimmy wanders off and meets up with the evil trees, they bring him to Witchiepoo who then gives it a shot. Jimmy finally remembers when pieces of the castle ceiling hit him on the head
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jack Wild
Jimmy
Billie Hayes
Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo
Lennie Weinrib
H.R. Pufnstuf
Sharon Baird
Stupid Bat
Walker Edmiston
Boris Karloff Tree
Joan Gerber
Freddy the Flute
Angelo Rossitto
Seymore Spider
Felix Silla
Polkadotted Horse
Joy Campbell
Orson Vulture
Roberto Gamonet
Johnny Silver
Dr. Blinky
Harry Monty
Andy Ratoucheff
Alarm Clock
Johnny Silver
Ludicrous Lion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About H.R. Pufnstuf
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What is H.R. Pufnstuf about?
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.
How many seasons does H.R. Pufnstuf have?
H.R. Pufnstuf comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in H.R. Pufnstuf?
Key cast members in H.R. Pufnstuf include Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Lennie Weinrib, Sharon Baird, Walker Edmiston.
Who created or directed H.R. Pufnstuf?
H.R. Pufnstuf was developed and directed by Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft.