Very well executed

Sick Product of a Sick System

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

This hateful production showcases all of the most negative emotions as the feature entertainment.The poor lighting only added a creepy sinister element to this series and the genuine fear that most of the characters portrayed toward the bully arch villain as a result of ongoing intimidation. The impact seems to be to promote fear and deep seated loathing in the minds of sensitive kids who watch it.Show this to kids and you are guaranteed to screw them up. And its legal! Do not be surprised if there is a class action when those kids realise the subliminal damage done by watching this program all those years ago.

I find it hard to believe that H.R. Pufnstuf only had a 17 episode run. It seemed like it was in syndication for years on Saturday morning.Sid and Marty Kroft were geniuses and Pufnstuf was a great creation, maybe their greatest. The premise was young Jack Wild got into a boat with his talking magic flute Freddie. It was all part of a nefarious scheme by the resident villain Witchiepoo to gain the flute. And after Pufnstuf rescues Wild and gives him sanctuary every week we were treated to Witchiepoo's latest schemes to obtain Freddie and how Pufnstuf and Wild foiled them each week. Witchiepoo and Hamilton Burger had a lot in common.For adults I found it interesting that the various characters on Living Island seemed to resemble TV and film personalities. Billie Hayes was hilarious as Witchiepoo and she followed in the great tradition of Margaret Hamilton. Dr. Blinky sounded like Ed Wynn, who else would play the West Wind but a John Wayne imitator, and Ludicrous Lion sounded like WC Fields.As for Pufnstuf, his was the familiar television voice of an Andy Griffith soundalike. Made it a bit fun for an older generation who knew who these folks were.Great children's entertainment

H.R. Puffenstuff was a favorite of mine and a wonderful memory of my childhood innocence. I also found that it helped to aid me in the formation of a greater creative imagination! This has been helpful in many endeavors such as; some short stories I once wrote, as well as the development and discovery of the possibilities that life holds for us. H.R. Puffenstuff, Jack Wilde, Withchie Poo, etc. are like mythical characters who have appeared at some point in my life and I feel the show gave me inspiration in learning to deal with these types of people/situations, and other challenges in my life. Unlike some who may have disliked the show, I found it to be an entertaining and truly enjoyable part of my young life. Thanks to all for helping me to recover some of the lost memories.

To settle an argument I really need to know some information about HR PUFNSTUF in Australia, in particular in relation to the original and any subsequent TV broadcasts of the the series on Australian TV. Any information or help that can be provided will be most appreciated. Does anyone actually know or remember which TV channel HR PUFNSTUF was broadcast on in Australia? Everyone I ask seems to have a different recollection of this, so I'm hoping to get a definitive answer from someone who may know. Was it originally on the ABC or one of the commercial networks? Also, did it ever screen on the ABC? Please post any answers on this Message Board or email me at mikeys1967@hotmail.com I look forward to hearing from anyone on this. Thanks