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H.R. Pufnstuf

1969·Show
17Episodes in1Season·NR
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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H.R. Pufnstuf fingerprint

Funny, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and awe-inspiring

  • Wholesome9
  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning schedule until August 1972. The show was shot in Paramount Studios and its opening was shot in Big Bear Lake, California. Reruns of the show aired on ABC Saturday morning from September 2, 1972 to September 8, 1973 and on Sunday mornings in some markets from September 16, 1973 to September 8, 1974. It was syndicated by itself from 1974 to 1978 and in a package with six other Kroft series under the banner Kroft Superstars from 1978 to 1985. In 2004 and 2007, H.R. Pufnstuf was ranked #22 and #27 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.
Classic Children's FantasyPuppet ShowWhimsical AdventurePsychedelic AestheticMusical & CatchyNostalgic ComfortIconic TV SeriesSurreal HumorColorful & Imaginative

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Questions about H.R. Pufnstuf

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Where can I stream H.R. Pufnstuf legally?

H.R. Pufnstuf is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is H.R. Pufnstuf worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is H.R. Pufnstuf rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does H.R. Pufnstuf have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 17 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did H.R. Pufnstuf air?

It ran from 1969 to 1970 and has ended.

What language is H.R. Pufnstuf in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch H.R. Pufnstuf?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for H.R. Pufnstuf in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does H.R. Pufnstuf use?

Animate Inanimate ObjectBreaking the Fourth WallExpository Theme TuneAscended ExtraNon-Human SidekickNo Celebrities Were HarmedWig, Dress, AccentProduction ForeshadowingThose Wacky NazisTrojan HorseDem BonesStop Trickand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for H.R. Pufnstuf, including Animate Inanimate Object, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Expository Theme Tune.