Sony first attempted a remake in 2000, but dropped the project. After creating costumes for characters in the live-action portion of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, Sid and Marty Krofft were asked to develop their own Saturday morning children's series for NBC. Source: (IMDb), Cant do a little, cause he cant do enough. Billie Hayes, who played the cackling Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on Sid and Marty Krofft's H.R. Ms. Hayes played other roles in her somewhat sporadic career, including providing the voices for characters on The Brothers Flub, Transformers: Rescue Bots and other animated shows. So after 17 episodes, the show was over. Pufnstuf", was written by Les Szarvas but is also credited to Paul Simon. Following the success of the H.R. TickTock, the clock that warns them that Witchieppo is coming. Pufnstuf 17 episodes 1969-1970 Joy Campbell Cling 17 episodes 1969-1970 Angelo Rossitto Clang 17 episodes 1969-1970 International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. H.R. The show was the subject of a successful U.S. federal lawsuit brought by the Kroffts against the fast food restaurant McDonald's, whose McDonaldland characters were found to have infringed the show's copyright. [2][3], Fast food chain McDonald's later plagiarized the series' concept for its long-running advertising campaign McDonaldland, and the company was successfully sued by the Krofft brothers for the copyright infringement. Marty Krofft did claim in 2004 that H.R. 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. The Kroffts paid for a significant portion of H.R. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Jimmy disguises himself as a beggar (in the guise of Jack Wild's Artful Dodger character from the 1968 film. They may have lent themselves to that culture at the time, but we didn't ascribe that meaning to them, and I can't speak to what adults were doing when they were watching the shows. Pufnstuf . Pufnstuf, Dies at 96, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/arts/television/billie-hayes-witchiepoo-dead.html, The actress Billie Hayes in her best-known role, as Witchiepoo on the 1969 childrens television series H.R. Pufnstuf introduced the Kroffts' most-used plot scenario: their fairy tale of good versus evil.The show centered on a shipwrecked boy named Jimmy (played by Jack Wild 1952 - 2006). While the television series was still in production, the Kroffts were approached to do a film adaptation. 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. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. pre-owned Something went wrong. Incidentally, NBC did not like Pufnstufs name, but not because of a potential drug reference. Pufnstuf' leads TV Land's foray into 'retrovision. She used the boat to lure Jimmy and Freddy to her castle on Living Island, where she was going to take Jimmy prisoner and steal Freddy. You can't do good television while on drugs. Sold by: Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pufnstuf & The Brady Kids Live at the Hollywood Bowl", which was performed and recorded in 1973. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United State. I bought this over the newer version because this one has interviews with Jack Wild, Billy Hays, and Sid & Marty Croft. Freddy gets turned into a mushroom by the touch of Witchiepoo's evil mushrooms. Pufnstuf that are on here as well. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. A 5 Star Seller! Comedy 1970 1 hr 34 min. The Krofft brothers began their careers as puppeteers. Source: (Amazon), Jack Wild as Jimmy. Pufnstuf - Season 1 - IMDb H.R. Krofft was scared of hard drugs and has said you cant create this stuff stoned. Additionally, many of the ideas in the show were products of Sid Kroffts childhood imagination. A bootleg version of the LP was rereleased on CD in 2006 by El Records (ACMEM65CD). 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. Right: A welcome sign displayed on the show, with an interesting spelling of "Hi." Simon. SMK and Vivendi Entertainment has obtained the home video rights to the series and released the complete series on January 11, 2011. In 1977, they won a reported seven-figure settlement. | The network eventually agreed to change the water when the show's stars demanded executives go for a swim in the lagoon. All rights reserved. Pufnstuf and shut down in less than a year. During the bombing, she is blown away by the west wind (portrayed as a cowboy head), which destroys her flying vehicle. H.R. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! ENJOY! then this list will help you answer those questions. The Kroffts have long had plans for a new H.R. | Hayes made her Broadway debut in Leonard Sillmans New Faces of 1956, then succeeded Charlotte Rae as Mammy Yokum in Lil Abner. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Condition: Ok, that's pretty druggy. Pufnstuf and his comical companions, Cling and Clang, to come to the rescue in an adventure beyond anyone's wildest imagination. . Pufnstuf - The Complete Series (3 DVD) - Box Set Color Ntsc - Excellent at the best online prices at eBay! Sid Krofft cast his next-door neighbor, singer Cass Elliot, as Witchiepoo's frenemy and bitter rival Witch Hazel. Pufnstuf. The Kroffts prefer to remain playfully vague. But Pufnstuf found out about her plot and was able to rescue Jimmy when he leaped out of the enchanted boat with Freddy and swam ashore. Disc will. Pufnstuf introduced the Kroffts' most-used plot scenario of a fairy tale of good versus evil, as well as their second plot scenario of the stranger in a strange land. The Krofft brothers have responded in several interviews to popular beliefs that subtle recreational drug references exist in the show. Pufnstuf and Jimmy conduct a talent show to raise the money. 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. The following year, however, Universal released the major film, Pufnstuf which retained most of the major characters from the television show. Pufnstuf on DVD in 2004. When it came to casting the film, the role of the Artful Dodger went to Jack, a role that resulted in his getting an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. is Stuffs uncle. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Pufnstuf (1969-1970) Episode List Season: OR Year: Season 1 S1, Ep1 6 Sep. 1969 The Magic Path 7.7 (41) Rate Jimmy arrives on Living Island and soon begins to search for the magic path home. #RIP #Billiehayes pic.twitter.com/UW6k53apOG, (@SidMartyKrofft) May 3, 2021. Witchiepoo is the only witch to discover that they had been faking, and she flies to try to catch the other witches to tell them to return. 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. The brothers also went on to create successful variety shows though, including Donny and Marie. Not to us, it wasn't. goodwillexpress. > H.R. Mayor H.R. Yes mary4376. The character's name was Luther, and he became a mascot for the fair.[6]. David Martindale, author of Pufnstuf & Other Stuff, maintains that the Kroffts' desire to attract an audience who are now parents of impressionable children pushes them to downplay the double entendres: "But to deny it, the shows lose some of their mystique. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. 5: In Living Color: Information from", "Pufnstuf DVD (Widescreen) - Universal Studios Store", "Sony Pictures Family Entertainment drops theatrical plans", "H.R. Pufnstuf - Boxed Set (DVD, 2003), complete series, Sid & Marty Kroft at the best online prices at eBay! [7] Other ideas were cultivated from Sid's life. It included several key characters from this show, such as Luther the dragon and a silly witch. "If you own or ever rented Rhino's Complete Series DVD, then you know that it had a lot more special features than what is found here: a Krofft Brothers audio commentary on the pilot episode; interviews with Sid & Marty, actors Billie Hayes and the late Jack Wild, and TV historian Hal Erickson; the Kroffts' unaired 1957 pilot "Irving"; and TV Land promos. H.R. After Jimmy is wrongfully ejected from the school band for tripping, he ventures on a journey with his newly magical talking flute Freddy. They needed something to precede Pufnstuf, and since he was the mayor, they considered calling him Mayor, because they wanted a name that evoked a sense of his power, but they did not like the way Mayor Pufnstuf sounded. Pufnstuf, and Jimmy. HR Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos: Sid and Marty Krofft Working on New Revivals. and General Hospital. Billie Hayes, who played the cackling Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on Sid and Marty Kroffts H.R. Billie Armstrong Brosch was born on Aug. 5, 1924, in Du Quoin, Ill. The lad and his talking instrument are lured to a faraway island governed by H.R. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Laraine Newman. The show was also parodied on Mr. Show with the sketch The Altered State of Drugachusetts, which featured a boy carrying a talking bong rather than a talking flute. Pufnstuf Premium High Res Photos Browse 396 h.r. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Other references were not as contentious. Watched it every week. McGuire, Mark. Source: IMDB, Where H.R. Pufnstuf Lenticular Photo and The Banana Splits View-Master Reels", "H.R. Great books for sale, good prices and fast safe shipping. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. Martha Raye was cast as Boss Witch. Gopher digs into the dungeon to save them all, except for Pufnstuf, who will soon be cooked. Jess Harnell . Evidence for the drugginess of the show begins with the titular character, a dragon whose last name sounds like "puffin' stuff" and whose initials might stand for "Hand-rolled." Hand-rolled Puffin' Stuff? Pufnstuf, a show that features a cast of puppets on a "living island.". pufnstuf stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. In a plot to impress the Boss Witch, she ends up kidnapping H.R. Jimmy and his new friends recover the flute by having Gopher dig a tunnel to Witchiepoo's castle and faking a fire. She leaves no immediate survivors. Once back at the town, they plan a rescue. Billie Hayes played Witchiepoo. [7], For Marty Krofft, the production was a particular headache. Awesome ebayer! Judy the Frog. [18] The film also included Googy Gopher, Orville Pelican, and Boss Witch's chauffeur Heinrich Rat, who were exclusive to the movie. (An agent at the start of her professional career suggested that Brosch was not an ear-friendly name for a performer.). Pufnstuf.. With its bright colors, seeming drug-related double entendres, and talking objects, there has been much speculation about the druggy nature of the show, including the origins of the title. y-bot. 396 H.R. | Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! This performance was released on VHS in 1997. Yes Something went wrong. Director Hollingsworth Morse. Pufnstuf was ranked #22 and #27 respectively on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever. A number of USA stage show tours were run starring the same characters from the show. The two created costumes for The Banana Splits Adventure Hour prior to starting their own show. 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