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H.R. Pufnstuf

1969 – 1970Show1 season17 episodesNR

KidsSci-Fi & Fantasy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

Shows with

H.R. Pufnstuf episodes

1 season · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Magic Path, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 The Wheely Bird, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Show Biz Witch, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 The Mechanical Boy, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Box Kite Kaper, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 The Golden Key, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 The Birthday Party, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 The Horse with the Golden Throat, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 The Stand-in, 7.8
  10. S1 E10 You Can't Have Your Cake, 7.2
  11. S1 E11 Dinner for Two Please Orson, 7.5
  12. S1 E12 Flute, Book and Candle, 7.4
  13. S1 E13 A Tooth for a Tooth, 7.9
  14. S1 E14 The Visiting Witch, 7.3
  15. S1 E15 The Almost Election of Mayor Witchiepoo, 7.4
  16. S1 E16 Whaddya Mean the Horse Gets the Girl?, 7.1
  17. S1 E17 Jimmy Who?, 7.8

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hollingsworth Morse
Written by
Lennie Weinrib

Everyone

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Facts

September 6, 1969 · January 3, 1970 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 1969
Last aired
January 3, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 17 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Animate Inanimate Object, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Expository Theme Tune +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream H.R. Pufnstuf?"

Questions about H.R. Pufnstuf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream H.R. Pufnstuf?

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaCineverseMidnight PulpDoveTubi TV

In the United States, H.R. Pufnstuf streams on Prime, Philo, Midnight Pulp, Dove, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is H.R. Pufnstuf worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.4).

Is H.R. Pufnstuf okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch H.R. Pufnstuf?

9 h

About 9 hours: 17 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1970.

Can I half-watch H.R. Pufnstuf?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching H.R. Pufnstuf?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Animate Inanimate Object, Breaking the Fourth Wall, and Expository Theme Tune.