H.R. Pufnstuf is an American children's television series created by Sid and Marty Krofft. It originally aired in 1969–1970 and is notable for being one of the first live-action, puppet-based kids shows produced for national television. The program follows a boy named Jimmy and his talking flute as they navigate a fantasy island inhabited by colorful puppet characters, including a friendly dragon and a witch antagonist. The show ran on NBC and later saw reruns on various networks, contributing to the Krofft brand of surreal, whimsical stagecraft that influenced later children's programming.
If you’re asking about related works, there is also a 1970 feature-length film titled Pufnstuf, produced by the Krofft team and released by Universal Pictures, which is based on the same universe and characters from the TV series.
Key points:
- Creator duo: Sid and Marty Krofft.
- Format: Live-action with full-body puppets and costumed performers, set on a magical Living Island.
- Original run: 1969–1970 with subsequent reruns on various outlets.
- Film adaptation: Pufnstuf (1970), expanding the same world for a theatrical release.
