H.R. Pufnstuf - The Complete Series

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• Travel to Living Island with Jimmy and Freddie, his talking flute, as they battle the evil Witchiepoo with the help of H.R. Pufnstuf and his colorful collection of friends. Track Listings: 1. The Magic Path 2. The Wheely Bird 3. Show Biz Witch 4. The Mechanical Boy 5. The Stand-In 6. The Golden Key 7. The Birthday Party 8. The Box Kite Kaper 9. You Can t Have Your Cake 10. Horse With

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Los Angeles, CA (January 22, 2004)-Rhino Home Video brings the wondrous world of H.R. Pufnstuf, Jimmy & Freddie to life again with the release of H.R. PUFNSTUF-THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD. The 3-disc collection-on DVD for the first time-celebrates the 35th anniversary of the series and includes all 17 original, uncut episodes of Sid & Marty Krofft's classic series that defined a generation's Saturday mornings together.

The collection will include more than two hours of bonus features, with rare and never-before-seen footage including brand-new commentary with Sid & Marty Krofft, as well as exclusive interviews with Billie Hayes (Witchiepoo), Jack Wild (Jimmy) and TV historian Hal Erickson, making this DVD a must-have collector's edition. As an added bonus, the set includes the original 1950s Krofft pilot Irving and specially selected TV Land promo spots.

The series follows the story of Jimmy, who, while playing on a riverbank with his magic singing flute, Freddie, boards a boat that mysteriously summons him. Unfortunately for Jimmy, the boat was sent by the evil Witchiepoo, who is out to steal Freddie for herself. Jimmy manages to escape to the enchanted Living Island, where the mayor, H.R. Pufnstuf, rescues him. Throughout the series, H.R. Pufnstuf and the other enchanted colorful characters from the island help Jimmy as he tries to thwart Witchiepoo and escape the island with Freddie.

Pufnstuf has a built-in fan base through the home video market and continues to reach out to new generations of enthusiasts. It was the first series created and produced by Sid & Marty Krofft-the kings of Saturday morning television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. H.R. Pufnstuf premiered in 1969 with 17 original episodes that were rerun for more than a decade, making it a staple of the Saturday morning lineup. The success of the series prompted a feature film, Pufnstuf, in 1970.

Sid & Marty Krofft's contributions to the entertainment industry will be honored in numerous ways throughout 2004. Major events include a Krofft retrospective being held in Los Angeles in January, a four-hour programming event on TV Land to air Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, corresponding media tour surrounding the DVD release and TV Land event, and a special documentary honoring the Kroffts' influence on America. Finally, in April 2004, TV Land will

begin regularly airing Pufnstuf episodes and other Krofft programming during the "Kitschen" block, which airs every Friday and Saturday from Midnight to 2a.m.

H.R. PUFNSTUF-THE COMPLETE SERIES will be available February 10, 2004, for $39.95. The release will be supported with a targeted marketing campaign, highlighted by TV Land's pre-event promotions beginning seven days prior to the February 17th airdate, with the DVD boxed set included in pre-event spots. TV spots and sponsor mentions will air for the DVD during the TV Land event as well. Additionally, the TV Land programming and DVD will be supported by a national print campaign in high-profile publications.

Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft have been producing quality family entertainment for over 30 years. The fifth generation in a line of puppeteers, Sid & Marty became a household name in the '70s with a series of remarkable programs that featured elaborate sets and fanciful characters. H.R. Pufnstuf was the first in a long line of beloved programs created by the Kroffts, including The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Land Of The Lost, Far Out Space Nuts, Lost Saucer, The Krofft Supershow Hour, The Bay City Rollers Show, Wonderbug and Bigfoot & Wildboy. The Kroffts' success with Saturday morning television prompted a demand for them to produce prime-time programming. They produced various prime-time series and specials, including The Brady Bunch Hour, the Donny & Marie show and Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters.

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