[Vella Gonzaga]

H.R. Pufnstuf​

Who here remembers H.R. Pufnstuf? This quirky and imaginative show was a Saturday morning ritual for those who grew up in the 1960s and 70s. The story followed the adventures of young Jimmy as he tried to save his talking flute Freddie from the clutches of the wicked Witchiepoo on Living Island. With its colourful characters, catchy theme song, and outlandish storyline, H.R. Pufnstuf was a staple of Saturday morning television on Channel 9 and captured children's imaginations across Australia. Do you have any fond memories of this classic Australian show? Tell us all about them in the comments below.

Credits: Facebook/ Australia Remembers When

 

[Emmy Im12]

H.R. Pufnstuf​

Who here remembers H.R. Pufnstuf? This quirky and imaginative show was a Saturday morning ritual for those who grew up in the 1960s and 70s. The story followed the adventures of young Jimmy as he tried to save his talking flute Freddie from the clutches of the wicked Witchiepoo on Living Island. With its colourful characters, catchy theme song, and outlandish storyline, H.R. Pufnstuf was a staple of Saturday morning television on Channel 9 and captured children's imaginations across Australia. Do you have any fond memories of this classic Australian show? Tell us all about them in the comments below.

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Credits: Facebook/ Australia Remembers When

I loved watching H R Pufnstuf and used to sing this all the time…
HR pufnstuf
Who's your friend when things get rough?
HR pufnstuf
Can't do a little 'cause he can't do enough

What a wonderful memory!

 

[Colette 3799]

I was madly in love with Jack Wild. I never missed an episode

 

[Macarj]

Always watched it

 

[RodRod]

I loved this because it was so insane. As I got older I thought that Witchiepoo was Bette Midler!

 

[Vella Gonzaga]

I loved watching H R Pufnstuf and used to sing this all the time…
HR pufnstuf
Who's your friend when things get rough?
HR pufnstuf
Can't do a little 'cause he can't do enough

What a wonderful memory!

Oh, the theme song got stuck in my head!

 

[Vella Gonzaga]

I was madly in love with Jack Wild. I never missed an episode

Who wasn't? He played the part really well!

 

[Vella Gonzaga]

Always watched it

Awesome show! What a time to be a kid!

 

[Vella Gonzaga]

I loved this because it was so insane. As I got older I thought that Witchiepoo was Bette Midler!

I see the resemblance between her and Billie Hayes!

 

[Emmy Im12]

Oh, the theme song got stuck in my head!

Omgoodness thank you!!! I haven’t heard the full song since watching the show in tv!! I’ll listen to it a few more times today for sure.

 

[Emmy Im12]

Omgoodness thank you!!! I haven’t heard the full song since watching the show in tv!! I’ll listen to it a few more times today for sure.

And I just googled Jack Wild, what a sad life he had and he died so young too

 

[TaniaMarie]

My first crush was Jimmy when I was at primary school