H.R. Pufnstuf - The Complete Series [1969] [DVD]

Alright, so I'm 27 - so I was obviously not around when this was on TV, my parents and other family members have never mentioned this ... so what drove me to buy this DVD, I really have no idea ... but I seem to have missed out. Big time.I love it! I've just finished watching the entire 17 episodes AND the film ... and, to be honest, I'm going to sit and watch them all again when I can because I was really disappointed when I got to the end. *sad*I'm quite mad about puppetry and 'surrealism' and this has got to be one of the more quirky programmes I've ever seen. The only way I can describe it is a bit like 'The Banana Splits' meets 'The Wizard of Oz' with a bit of 'Charlie Chalk' thrown in (though C.C. came afterwards, so I wonder if that was inspired by Pufnstuf.)Although it's a kids' programme, it's not all that wholesome, which I think is where today's kids' programmes go wrong. I mean, I'm 27 and I don't find it patronising at all and it doesn't underestimate its potentially young audience. If you look at things like Fraggle Rock, Dangermouse and several other Children's Cult Programmes of the past, there's a reason why adults still embrace and enjoy watching them and I think it's a shame that things like 'Pufnstuf' have been replaced by the horrors of Boobahs, Tellytubbies and the monstrosity of CGI Fireman Sam (it's almost a crime - do not watch it - stick to the original).Pufnstuf is very well made, it doesn't take itself too seriously, you can see that everyone is having a whale of a time and I think that's partly why it works so well. The acting is very good and, besides acting, there's a lot of other talents in there - there's dance, music and, of course, the lovely art of puppetry. I picked up on a few recognisable voices in there, which I kept looking up. Each character, although they might be stereotypical (for want of a better word), I can't really think of one character I don't like or any particularly weak characters. Freddy annoyed me a little bit at first, but now I'm used to him. I love Jack Wild in 'Oliver!' and it was nice to see him in something else and, to be honest, as good as he is in 'Oliver!', I think he outshines himself in this. Cling and Clang remind me of Lemmings and of course you've got the two contrasting characters of Witchiepoo and Pufnstuf himself.Kids today should be allowed to enjoy things like this. In fact, if you love children's programmes or a good trip down memory lane or have kids of your own - get this on DVD because it's excellent. It really is and I, for one, am extremely happy to welcome it into my collection.

I wasn't born when H.R. Pufnstuf first aired on tv, but for me, it bring back memories of adoring Jack Wild from being the age of about 4 or 5. Jimmy in H.R. Pufnstuf is probably the role he is known best for, along with the cheeky Artful Dodger in Oliver!. H.R. Pufnstuf is a brilliant family show about a giant salamander who is the mayor of Living Island, and helps Jimmy who washes ashore the island after the evil witch, Witchiepoo tried to steal his magic, golden flute Freddie (with 'a diamond skin condition').It's an absolute classic of a show, and unfortunately didn't run for many episodes. It would probably appeal to fans of shows such as The Muppets, Magic Roundabout, and any Jim Henson puppet-based show or film. It's quite a strange show, so be prepared for that, but that doesn't mean that it's not absolutely brilliant with genius scriptwriting. I encourage everyone to buy this for their kids, or even themselves to watch on a rainy afternoon, it's an absolute forgotten classic that is completely underrated.

I bought this for my grand daughter - she is too small to understand it at the moment but likes the movement, singing and bright colours. I also bought it for myself - remembering the original series when a little kid and wanting to watch it again.The acting is good, and the puppets wonderful. The story line is surreal as are the sets. The whole series brims with happiness and suspense. Witchypoo is especially good, as are her two bumbling sidekicks. Although, Jimmy the Flute I could quite happily snap in half - he has the whiniest voice ever.The series was made in the days when adults were unafraid of letting their children watch stuff that also had some dark suspense to it - evil trees, being captured and imprisoned in a witches castle. Everything ends happily and evil is always defeated - just like it should be.

It's been awhile since I've seen H.R. Pufnstuf on TV, but I have never forgotten it! I still remember the characters and scenes from that series, The evil trees, Orson & Selor ... Witchiepoo's helpers, Witchiepoo's magic spell "Alacazam Alacazar...make me a geordious moviestar, Witchiepoo's stand-in scene...I still here the call for "make-up" and see the giant powderpuff being smashed in Witchiepoo's face! I simply loved that series! I can't wait to see my happy childhood memory again and enjoy it on DVD over and over again!! Thanks to the people who decided to put it on DVD!!!!

I was a kid when this came on TV in the UK and only ever saw one episode, always wanted to see more but it never came back on TV so when I saw this release I had to see it, and as is usual in these cases my memory and nostalgia painted perhaps an unfair expectation, it is a little corny and dated but none the less an enjoyable slice of TV history from a far away child hood, and the grand kids love it.

This product arrived in perfect condition. It was given to my son for Easter. He loved it. It made my husband and I very happy to remember a programme from our childhood. It was also great to see some good clean comedy that children can watch. We roared with laughter at the witches antics to get hold of the magic flute. A classic that should never be lost.

My dad love it. I think it's like a mad fever dream, but he was happy

GOOD STORIES VERY GOOD SERVICE GIVEN