For this very special episode five people have gathered to discuss an influential part of their childhood – H. R. Pufnstuf! In particular we examine the movie that grew out of the children television show’s immense popularity – PUFNSTUF (1970). So, grab your magic flute and come to Living Island for an adventure you’ll never forget – no matter how hard you try. Wild, man!
I am joined by Beth, Troy Guinn, John Hudson and Steph to talk about the biggest hit of Sid & Marty Krofft’s many Saturday morning TV programs. Each of us relate our history with the various shows and what we thought of them as kids before diving into the specifics of the big screen version. We dig into the Krofft brothers’ background as puppet performers, their early successes on the stage and the genesis of Pufnstuf as a character. We take note of a fun Universal Horror related song from their early 1960’s adult puppet show and then turn things toward the amazing songs created for the film. We talk about the cast with Jack Wild’s place in the hearts of young girls becoming a subject of some amusement while Billie Hayes’ immortal Witchiepoo is lauded as the best reason to watch either the film or the television show. Favorite lines of dialog are quoted and we wonder aloud if some of the best bits were adlibbed by Miss Hayes or not. We also talk about Mama Cass Elliot’s excellent performance as Witch Hazel and single out her song as a highlight. This really is a delightful movie!
If you want to share your own memories of the old Sid & Marty Krofft shows thebloodypit@gmail.com is the place to send them. We hope you enjoy this slightly chaotic trip into Saturday mornings past. Thank you for listening!
134 - 1941 (1979)
133 - NIGHT MONSTER (1942)
132 - AMERICAN RICKSHAW (1989)
131 - THE MUMMY'S TOMB (1942)
130 - HARD BOILED (1992)
129 - William Castle Westerns Part 4
128 - SEVEN DEATHS IN A CAT'S EYE (1973)
127 - THE FINAL PROGRAMME (1973)
126 - Sherlock Holmes Radio
125 - SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERROR (1942)
124 - TURKEY SHOOT (1982)
123 - INVISIBLE AGENT (1942)
122 - ULTRA Q (1966)
121 - THE STRANGE CASE OF DOCTOR RX (1942)
120 - BETTER WATCH OUT (2016)
119 - THE GOLDEN ARROW (1962)
118 - DR NO & FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
117 - GARGOYLES (1972)
116 - LISA AND THE DEVIL (1973)
115 - THE MYSTERY OF MARIE ROGET (1942)
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