H.R. Pufnstuf (1969)
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.
Where to watch H.R. Pufnstuf
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Dove, Cineverse | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Midnight Pulp | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists H.R. Pufnstuf in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. H.R. Pufnstuf is a Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids series, first aired on 1969-09-06, 1 season and 17 episodes.
Is H.R. Pufnstuf worth watching?
TMDB users rate H.R. Pufnstuf 7.0 out of 10 from 25 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch H.R. Pufnstuf?
In the United States, H.R. Pufnstuf streams on Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp and Dove and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft
Cast
- Jack Wild as Jimmy
- Billie Hayes as Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo
- Lennie Weinrib as H.R. Pufnstuf
- Sharon Baird as Stupid Bat
- 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
- Roberto Gamonet
- Johnny Silver as Dr. Blinky
- Harry Monty
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Sources
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