He says these shows didn't come from smoking just a little pot, and you could say, 'Oh, yeah. There is another female tree whose lips are always in the shape of an "O". He is 11 years old when he arrives on the island and turns 12 in the episode called "The Birthday Party". Marty Krofft denied drug use even though the show was kind of like an acid trip. In a plot to impress the Boss Witch, she ends up kidnapping H.R. The boat was actually owned and controlled by a wicked witch named Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo (played by Billie Hayes) who rode on a broomstick-like vehicle called the Vroom Broom. He is best known for playing. Jimmy gets amnesia that Dr. Blinky and Witchiepoo take turns trying to cure with flashbacks from earlier episodes. 396 H.R. In 1985 she was the voice of the witch Orgoch in the animated Disney film The Black Cauldron. She was the voice of a cackling witch in Shrek Forever After in 2010. The Magic Path is the only way off Living Island. And the laugh track, (Si) was right. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. This experience began their working partnership and provided the inspiration for Judy the Frog, who was based on Judy Garland. Marty Krofft did claim in 2004 that H.R. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, H.r. Pufnstuf ' once roamed wild on kids' TV now they're invading again: A Sid and Marty Krofft Primer". witchiepoo!! , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. H.R. Pufnstuf as his Rescue Racer Crew. Pufnstuf. On Living Island the mayor, Pufnstuf presides over other denizens of the forest, including Judy Frog, an owl, and of course, talking trees. It included several key characters from this show, such as Luther the dragon and a silly witch. Ms. Hayes had quite a cackle, and it served her well in a number of witchy roles, beginning in 1969 on a short-lived but much remembered TV series. The two created costumes for The Banana Splits Adventure Hour prior to starting their own show. > Pufnstuf - The Complete Series (3 DVD) - Box Set Color Ntsc - Excellent, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. Ok, that's pretty druggy. Tom Kenny . marijuana (puffin' stuff);[22][23][24][25][26][27] Marty Krofft has said the initials H.R. Hand-rolled Puffin' Stuff? [5] The film is also available in digital media format. The Kroffts dished up a swirl of psychedelia, vaudeville and cheesy production values that might be described as brown acid for the toddler soul, Emily Nussbaum wrote in The New York Times in 2004, when TV Land broadcast a marathon of Krofft creations. Ms. Hayes played other roles in her somewhat sporadic career, including providing the voices for characters on The Brothers Flub, Transformers: Rescue Bots and other animated shows. Pufnstuf (voiced by the show's writer Lennie Weinrib). This translation tool is for your convenience only. Pufnstuf was the first of a string of childrens shows made by the brothers Sid and Marty Krofft in the 1970s trippy, slapdash-looking affairs that contrasted noticeably with the carefully pitched messages of Sesame Street and Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which were born in the same era. In fact, everything on the island is alive and there are 86 characters, including quite a variety of trees: hippie trees, social trees, old-men trees, and even Indian trees. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. Instead, they found the name to be too effeminate. It was too expensive to run, just like H.R. H.R. Pufnstuf television series, the film was rushed into production for theatrical distribution, with filming beginning in January 1970. Finney, Daniel P. "Creators are clear: 'Pufnstuf' was definitely an acid trip". Condition: Pufnstuf. She leaves no immediate survivors. Pufnstuf?" Judy the Frog. [4][5], The Kroffts created the H.R. Verified purchase: Once back at the town, they plan a rescue. . The seventeen episodes were. But I think he was very deliberately doing double meanings so the show could amuse people on different levels. Jimmy disguises himself as a beggar (in the guise of Jack Wild's Artful Dodger character from the 1968 film. Cast & Crew Pufnstuf - Full Cast & Crew 1970 1 hr 38 mins Fantasy, Kids G Watchlist Where to Watch Puppets team with actors to relate the adventures of a youth (Jack Wild) in a make-believe. Hayes died Thursday of natural causes at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson said. News of her death was posted on her website. Sold by: H.R. 3 Works for H.R. SMK and Vivendi Entertainment has obtained the home video rights to the series and released the complete series on January 11, 2011. But even as Jimmy tries to keep his talking flute out of Witchiepoo's evil grasp, he is also trying to find his way back home. "H.R. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-sized-puppet program (not including their previous work with the Hanna-Barbera program The Banana Splits Adventure Hour). Pufnstuf?" The brothers also went on to create successful variety shows though, including Donny and Marie. ": We've heard that for 35 years. In 2004 and 2007, H.R. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Pufnstuf (also known as Pufnstuf Zaps the World) is a 1970 American comedy fantasy musical film produced by Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises and released by Universal Pictures. Pufnstuf use a bird-shaped "Trojan Horse" as a ruse to enter Witchipoo's castle and recover Freddy from Witchiepoo. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Verified purchase: A total of only 17 episodes were ever produced. column). When H.R. Although it only ran one season and 17 episodes in 1969, the series . When Jimmy learns what has happened to the townspeople, he is resolved to save them. Pufnstuf puppet show was featured at The Sid and Marty Krofft Puppet Theater at Six Flags Over Mid-Missouri in 1971. [7], For Marty Krofft, the production was a particular headache. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Pufnstuf appears in the eighth episode of the first-season of, Todd Kauffman, animator and director of the, In 2016, H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. "If you own or ever rented Rhino's Complete Series DVD, then you know that it had a lot more special features than what is found here: a Krofft Brothers audio commentary on the pilot episode; interviews with Sid & Marty, actors Billie Hayes and the late Jack Wild, and TV historian Hal Erickson; the Kroffts' unaired 1957 pilot "Irving"; and TV Land promos. The character named Luther was so popular that he became the face of the fair. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Bjarki56 Additional comment actions. It's up to the fantastic dragon H.R. ENJOY! "[22] Martindale said in another interview that he fully believes Marty Krofft's insistence that he did not use drugs, especially given that Marty's focus was that of a businessman, but Martindale describes Sid Krofft as "a big kid" and "a hippy", saying, "His comment when I told him we were going to do this book wasand I quote'Oh, far out.' When Sid put on puppet shows in his backyard, he would charge his audience members buttons rather than money. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. In 1971 she played one in an episode of the sitcom Bewitched in which she was ultimately bested by Samantha, the series star witch, played by Elizabeth Montgomery. Witchiepoo is the only witch to discover that they had been faking, and she flies to try to catch the other witches to tell them to return. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning . Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. Simon's credit was added when he successfully sued The Kroffts, claiming that the theme too closely mimicked his song "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)". Was it drug oriented? Evidence for the drugginess of the show begins with the titular character, a dragon whose last name sounds like "puffin' stuff" and whose initials might stand for "Hand-rolled." Hand-rolled Puffin' Stuff? . the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. A soundtrack album was released on LP, cassette and 8-track in 1970 (Capitol/EMI Records SW-542), featuring the songs and the score by Charles Fox. Pufnstuf and the island's resident entertainer: Billie the Frog. Sid, who had been creating shows since he was a kid, joined Ringling Bros at 16 as a puppeteer; his interest was sparked by Vaudeville. A bootleg version of the LP was rereleased on CD in 2006 by El Records (ACMEM65CD). This amount is subject to change until you make payment. if you loved it as a kid you'll love it all over again!!!! and General Hospital. Source: (Amazon), H.R. Their programs include a fine variety of shows such as "The Bugaloos", "Lidsville", "Sigmund And The Sea Monsters", "Far Out Space Nuts" and "The Lost Saucer". Witchiepoo retaliates by bombing and destroying Pufnstuf's town. Pufnstuf and the scrappy Mammy Yokum in the Broadway and big-screen versions of Lil Abner, has died. Awesome ebayer! Pufnstuf as his Rescue Racer Crew. So glad I bought this version of the box set. The dragons last name was inspired by another dragon, Puff, the subject of Puff the Magic Dragon, the song which was popular during that time. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. Hayes was best known for playing the villainous Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on H.R. Pufnstuf's sister Shirley stars in a movie to raise money for Living Island's anti-witch fund. Donations in her memory can be made to the humane organization she founded: Pet Hope, P.O. [9] Ludicrous Lion bears more than a passing resemblance to Irving, the eponymous lion in a pilot they had made in 1957 called Here's Irving. H.R. Anyone can read what you share. 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He cast her in principle roles in three of his renown roadshow operettas: Student Prince, The Merry Widow and Blossom Time. Something went wrong. 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Movie Merch to Shop Right Now, Midges Retro Tupperware Is On Sale to Celebrate the Final Season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Best Designer iPhone Cases to Showcase Your Luxury Style for Less, Hollywood Plastic Surgeons Confront the Rise of Ozempic Body, Brad Pitt and the Bizarre Charity Mess Thats Left Katrina Victims Stranded Again, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. I bought this over the newer version because this one has interviews with Jack Wild, Billy Hays, and Sid & Marty Croft. Disc will , Estimated Delivery within 16-23 business days. Not only all the episodes, but commentary, interviews with Jack Wild and Billie Hayes, and so much more! Pufnstuf stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. [3] However, Wild referred to Raye as "a right old cow. Copyright Fandango. "Steppenwolf book impresses Metcalf, who should know" (INC. column; includes news brief on the E! Source: (IMDb), Cant do a little, cause he cant do enough. Pufnstuf . Pufnstuf introduced the Kroffts' most-used plot scenario of a fairy tale of good versus evil, as well as their second plot scenario of the stranger in a strange land. The plot was recycled from Kaleidoscope, a live puppet show the Kroffts had staged in the Coca-Cola pavilion of the HemisFair '68 World's Fair. After moving to New York, she auditioned for theater legend J.J. Shubert and was hired for principle roles in three roadshow operettas: Student Prince, The Merry Widow and Blossom Time. Gopher digs into the dungeon to save them all, except for Pufnstuf, who will soon be cooked. Pufnstuf Photos View All Photos Seasons Season 1 -- 1969,. It was later released to Blu-ray disc on September 21, 2021 by Code Red, also in widescreen and with the original trailer. Orson accidentally drops the bomb inside the vehicle while taking the wheel, blowing the Vroom Broom apart and sending Witchiepoo and Orson plummeting to earth, lamenting yet another defeat. Pufnstuf, the children's show dragon, was born when Sid and Marty Krofft created "Kaleidoscope," a show for the Coca-Cola pavilion at the Worlds Fair in San Antonio in 1968, the fair that the hippies called the HemisFair. "; and stage veteran Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo, who is always trying to capture Jimmy's talking flute Freddy for herself but always manages to fail at every turn. Pufnstuf - Boxed Set (DVD, 2003), complete series, Sid & Marty Kroft at the best online prices at eBay! Jimmy buys a map to the location of the Golden Key which unlocks the Golden Door (a secret way off of Living Island), Witchiepoo captures H.R. The dragon rescued Jimmy and protected him from Witchiepoo, as his cave was the only place where her magic had no effect. It was a brilliant combination of wacky costumes, imaginative characters, colorful set deigns and fun story telling that perfectly showcased what Sid and Marty were trying to bring to American television audiences starting in 1969. While the television series was still in production, the Kroffts were approached to do a film adaptation. In 1956 Mr. Lynde wrote and directed sketches for a Broadway revue called New Faces of 1956, and Ms. Hayes found herself as one of those new faces along with a young British actress named Maggie Smith. The first was then-unknown Penny Marshall,[10] but it was believed that she was not right for the part. Yes The show is set on Living Island, where H.R. H.R. In fact, the use of buttons as currency arose from something he did as a child. Yes pre-owned Pufnstuf Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 396 H.r. Pufnstuf, inanimate objects speak, like a scene out of an LSD trip (so we are told). Billie Hayes, who played the cackling Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on Sid and Marty Kroffts H.R. When it came to casting the film, the role of the Artful Dodger went to Jack, a role that resulted in his getting an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. We just set out to make a quality children's program., Left: Jack and H.R. Laraine Newman. Right on the funny bone: the high low comedy of 'Mr. Perhaps most memorably, in 1976 the comedian Paul Lynde, with whom she had first worked decades earlier, managed to pair her and Ms. Hamilton in a running sketch on The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, which also featured appearances by Betty White, Donny and Marie Osmond and the rock group Kiss, and which has taken on a sort of kitschy fame. Together, they hatch a plot to get Witchiepoo into the movie so that Jimmy can steal her Vroom Broom to escape. Jimmy is sorry for having endangered the Living Island inhabitants and leaves with his flute without telling them in order to prevent further danger. | An elaborate H.R. Survivors include her niece, Nancy, and nephews Tom, Louie and Guy. But Witchiepoo was the one that stuck in peoples heads. This list is made up of items like Lennie Weinrib and Billy Barty. Pufnstuf. Kari Wahlgren . Living Island itself is also full of unique characters; among them are Dr. Blinky, Orson Vulture, Seymour Spider, Polka Dotted Horse, Stupid Bat, Ludicrous Lion, Grandmother Clock, Judy Frog and even the four winds with the West Wind sounding much like John Wayne. H.R. Pufnstuf main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. "[4] Raye's involvement in Pufnstuf led to her role as Benita Bizarre in the Kroffts' television show The Bugaloos. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. [16] A joint venture between Universal Pictures and the show's sponsor Kellogg's Cereal,[17] the 1970 film retained most of the cast and crew from the series and featured guest appearances by Cass Elliot as Witch Hazel and Martha Raye as Boss Witch. Witchiepoo returns to Pufnstuf's town and shrinks all of the inhabitants before casting them into her castle dungeon as prisoners. Billie Hayes, whose portrayal of the flamboyantly and comically wicked witch Witchiepoo on the 1969-70 Saturday morning live-action children's classic H.R. Mayor H.R. In one case, the Kroffts sued McDonalds for borrowing ideas from Pufnstuf for their McDonaldland characters, including Mayor McCheese. Other references were not as contentious. S1, Ep2 13 Sep. 1969 The Wheely Bird 7.2 (34) Rate A difference in the film is that the characters that had been voiced by Lennie Weinrib were each voiced by Allan Melvin and Don Messick. See more H.R. Pufnstuf, but the evil Witchiepoo is determined to steal Freddy the Flute from him in order to impress the visiting Witches' Council and the Boss Witch so that she may win the Witch of the Year Award. Complete with all the included original artwork. what a great way to show your kids how lame tv use to be!! Few of the shows lasted long Pufnstuf survived only 17 episodes but they made an impression. Source: (ClickAmericana). [1] The show centered on a shipwrecked boy named Jimmy, played by teenage actor Jack Wild. 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 the first Krofft live-action, life-size puppet program. (Hayes portrayed Mammy Yokum again in a 1971 ABC telefilm.). Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions Inc. v. McDonald's Corp. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pufnstuf_(film)&oldid=1118793170, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Joy Campbell - Cling, Orson, Boyd, Hippie Ant, "Finale:a) If I Could / b) Living Island" - Jack Wild, Note: The title song was covered by the Pickwick Children's Chorus on the album, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 23:00. "Revival: the fantastic worlds of Sid and Marty Krofft are back in vogue again". The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. n 2004 and 2007, H.R. Pufnstuf. Well take a look and remove the review if it doesnt follow our guidelines. Cast . The Addams Family, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, H.R. Disguised as a little girl, Witchiepoo visits Dr. Blinky about a bad tooth. H.R. Pufnstuf, Cling, Clang, and Freddy the Flute appear in a crossover episode of, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 19:42. So, despite the fact that NBC was prepared to do a second season, and even slightly increased the budget, the Kroffts couldnt afford it. Yes, there is a new DVD version of the "complete" H R PUFNSTUF TV series, but the earlier Rhino edition is the one to own! Hayes' death was announced on her official website. [2][3], Fast food chain McDonald's later plagiarized the series' concept for its long-running advertising campaign McDonaldland, and the company was successfully sued by the Krofft brothers for the copyright infringement. Sold by: After Jimmy is wrongfully ejected from the school band for tripping, he ventures on a journey with his newly magical talking flute Freddy. Jimmy and Freddy attempt to fly from Living Island in a giant box kite during a kite-flying contest. For the film based on this series, see, CD liner notes: Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits, 1995 MCA Records, Passing Show, The Bridgeport Post, January 22, 1970 p. 21, Owen, Rob. Pufnstuf, a show that features a cast of puppets on a "living island.". So cool to see and hear from the creators and actors of the show. H.R. Pufnstuf and the other residents of Living Island try to help young Jimmy, shipwrecked and led to their island, escape the evil clutches of Witchiepoo, a zany witch who wants to steal Jimmy's talking flute for her collection of magical objects. Pufnstuf got his start. The most prominent of these was "H.R. Pufnstuf - Season 1 - IMDb H.R. Pufnstuff, the 1969 children's show created by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a drug-fueled fantasy -- right? To prove its toxicity, Bob Denver (Gilligan) and Alan Hale Jr. (the Skipper) released a live fish in the water -- and the fish died. [21]. In adult life, he stood three feet, nine inches (114 cm), due to cartilagehair, Joan Gerber (July 29, 1935 August 22, 2011) was an American voice actress who provided voices for a variety of cartoons.Her most challenging voice role was "all the children in a Japanese train, Lennie Weinrib (April 29, 1935 June 28, 2006), also known as Lenny Weinrib, Leonard Weinrib, and Len Weinrib, was an American actor, voice actor, comedian and writer. Pufnstuf, H.R. The show's theme song, titled "H.R. Luther would become the dragon/mayor Pufnstuf in their show H.R. Ms. Hayes was also president of Pet Hope, an animal care organization. It includes the original trailer of the film, and it is presented in its original widescreen presentation. Pufnstuf 17 episodes 1969-1970 Joy Campbell Cling 17 episodes 1969-1970 Angelo Rossitto Clang 17 episodes 1969-1970 H.R. Pufnstuf introduced the Kroffts' most-used plot scenario: their fairy tale of good versus evil.The show centered on a shipwrecked boy named Jimmy (played by Jack Wild 1952 - 2006). All Rights Reserved. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. Witchiepoo mistakes Jimmy for an old man and falls in love with him. Ella the Frog. Two versions of the release exist; one is a traditional complete series set, while the other is a collector's set, featuring a bobble-head of H.R. She was 96. It was necessary, as much as we were always looking to have a real laugh track, a real audience. Right: A welcome sign displayed on the show, with an interesting spelling of "Hi." In 2003 Inside TV ranked her No. Pufnstuf, performed by Roberto Gamonet and voiced by the show's writer Lennie Weinrib, who also voiced many of the other characters. Sold by: Jimmy & Freddie!!!! Pufnstuf: The Complete Series, featuring all 17 episodes on three discs, remastered and uncut, accompanied by interviews with Sid & Marty Krofft, Billie Hayes, and Jack Wild. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the schedule until August 1972. Krofft was scared of hard drugs and has said you cant create this stuff stoned. Additionally, many of the ideas in the show were products of Sid Kroffts childhood imagination. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. You can various bits of trivia about these H.R. In a 1969 interview with the Dallas-area broadcaster Bobbie Wygant, Ms. Hayes noted that, though Witchiepoo was the villain of Pufnstuf, she received a lot of fan mail from children seeking her help with kid-size problems. Adventure This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Details S1 E1 - The Magic Path September 5, 1969 22min He is 11 years old when he arrives on the island and turns 12 in the episode called \"The Birthday Party.\" Jimmy and his friend, a talking flute named Freddy, take a ride on a mysterious boat, which promised adventures across the sea, to kooky Living Island, home of dancing, talking trees and singing frogs. This list includes all of the H.R. Grey DeLisle . Martha Raye was cast as Boss Witch. (An agent at the start of her professional career suggested that Brosch was not an ear-friendly name for a performer.). With its bright colors, seeming drug-related double entendres, and talking objects, there has been much speculation about the druggy nature of the show, including the origins of the title. The cast included Lenny Weinrib as the voice of Pufnstuf, a friendly and helpful dragon who was also the Mayor of Living Island; young boy Jimmy, played by British star Jack Wild who had already scored success as The Artful Dodger in the 1968 Oscar-winner for Best Picture, "Oliver! Pufnstuf was in) and Horror Hotel (in which Witchiepoo, Orson Vulture, Seymour Spider, and Stupid Bat are featured with Hoodoo). and other "hippie" slang words. I haven't seen it, but just reading about it, I want to. The Polka-Dotted Horse accidentally swallows Freddy causing a big catastrophe with Dr. Blinky, H.R. Billie Armstrong Brosch was born on Aug. 5, 1924, in Du Quoin, Ill. Pufnstuf. The cast and crew expected Raye to behave as a diva, but she instead befriended those behind the scenes, even inviting them to dinner. Pufnstuf, The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Bugaloos, Circus Boy, DuckTales, Snorks, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, Film Versions of the Future You'd Most Want to Really Happen, Fictional Teams You Wish You Played on as a Kid, Billie Hayes (born April 11, 1932) is an American actress best known for her comic portrayal of Witchiepoo on NBC's Sid and Marty Krofft television series H.R. Pufnstuf, she reteamed with the Krofft brothers in 1971-72 on Lidsville, another Saturday morning show for children (she played the incompetent Weenie the Genie on that one). Orchestrated by Witchiepoo, Jimmy takes an evil boat to Living Island, an island where everything is alive. Pufnstuf & The Brady Kids Live at the Hollywood Bowl", which was performed and recorded in 1973. The shows were very bright and spacey looking. Ludicrous Lion. Witchiepoo invites herself to Jimmy's party and steals Freddy by rendering the partygoers helpless with laughing gas. Hayes died of natural causes at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. Complete with all the included original artwork. She eventually secured a role in a touring show called Whats New with Mr. Lynde. Pufnstuf - The Complete Series (3 DVD) - Box Set Color Ntsc - **Mint**, Item is in Like New/ near Mintcondition. Her father, Charles, was a coal miner, and her mother, Marie (Armstrong) Brosch, was an administrator for the Perry County General Assistance Office. "Wham! The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Awesome DVD box set that includes interviews with cast and crew. The Kroffts reacted on Twitter to the news of her death: Margaret Hamilton (Wizard of Oz) once told us that Billie Hayes was "one of the best witches ever We couldnt agree more. View cart for details. Pufnstuf. For years afterward the role made Ms. Hayes popular among casting directors in search of a witch. If you are wondering, "Who are the actors from H.R. In one of the interviews, you get to find out what "HR" really stands for. Source: (Reelgood). A section of the 1971 Six Flags Over Mid-Missouri map shows the location of the theater near entrance to the park's Sky-Way Ride. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969 to December 27, 1969. In 1966, she toured with the national company of Hello, Dolly!, starring Betty Grable, and later appeared on such TV shows as The Monkees, Bewitched, Trapper John, M.D. Evil boat to Living Island 's anti-witch fund Billy Hays, and so more..., Universal released the complete series on January 11, 2011 heard for! Find them below brief on the schedule until August 1972 them in order prevent... 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