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"H.R. Pufnstuf" Trivia Trivia Quiz

As a child, I loved Sid and Marty Krofft shows. One of my favorites was "H.R. Pufnstuf". Now I look back and realize how freaky the show actually was. The Kroffts, themselves, have described the show as "trippy". No kidding! Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. H.R. Pufnstuf was what type of creature? Hint

A frog

A dragon

A chicken

A lizard

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the name of the boy Pufnstuf rescued from the sea after a battle with the witch's boat? Hint

Johnny

Jason

Jack

Jimmy

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Question 3 of 15

3. This boy owned a magical, musical instrument that the crazy witch was always trying to steal. What was it? Hint

Bronze Violin

Golden Flute

Silver Saxophone

Talking Harp

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Question 4 of 15

4. This musical instrument had a name. What was it called? Hint

Freddie

Goldy

Flip

Pip

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Question 5 of 15

5. What characters were the members of Pufnstuf's "Rescue Racer Crew"? Hint

Tom and Jerry

Bert and Ernie

Tiny and Tim

Cling and Clang

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of the crazy witch who wanted the boy's musical instrument? Hint

Grizelda

Witchiepoo

Wendy

Glenda

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was the name of the island on which the gang lived? Hint

Enchanted Island

Ellis Island

Living Island

Gilligan's Island

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Question 8 of 15

8. Pufnstuf holds this title or office on the island. Hint

President

Constable

Mayor

Judge

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Question 9 of 15

9. The witch flew around on her broom, but what was the name of the broom? Hint

Evil Broom

Broom Broom

Vroom Broom

Magical Broom

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Question 10 of 15

10. The witch had a vulture as a henchman. What was the vulture's name? Hint

Victor

Smelly

Baldy

Orson

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1995, "Nick-at-Nite" featured back-to-back reruns of "H.R. Pufnstuf". What was it called? Hint

Pufapalooza

Pufaroo

Pufabonanza

Pufalotsa

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Question 12 of 15

12. "H.R.Pufnstuf" first aired in what year? Hint

1980

1970

1969

1972

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Question 13 of 15

13. On which network did "H.R.Pufnstuf" first appear? Hint

PBS

CBS

NBC

ABC

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Question 14 of 15

14. The witch also had a spider as a henchman. What was the spider's name? Hint

Orson

Seymour

Terry

Buggy

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the episode entitled "Show Biz Witch," the witch and her henchman were disguised as a band. What was the name of the band? Hint

Orange Juice

Orange Crush

The Three Oranges

Orange Sherbert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. H.R. Pufnstuf was what type of creature?

Answer: A dragon

He was big, orange, and wore white cowboy boots!

2. What was the name of the boy Pufnstuf rescued from the sea after a battle with the witch's boat?

Answer: Jimmy

English actor Jack Wild played the part of "Jimmy". Jack was a childhood star in "Oliver".

3. This boy owned a magical, musical instrument that the crazy witch was always trying to steal. What was it?

Answer: Golden Flute

Remember these lines from the theme song? "Once upon a summertime,
Just a dream from yesterday, A boy and his magic golden flute,
Heard a boat from off the bay".

4. This musical instrument had a name. What was it called?

Answer: Freddie

When Freddie spoke, his voice had a whistling sound to it.

5. What characters were the members of Pufnstuf's "Rescue Racer Crew"?

Answer: Cling and Clang

Cling and Clang were the hyperactive little creatures who always seemed to be into mischief. They were actually Pufnstuf's deputies.

6. What was the name of the crazy witch who wanted the boy's musical instrument?

Answer: Witchiepoo

Witchiepoo was played by Billie Hayes, who later starred in another Krofft show "Lidsville".

7. What was the name of the island on which the gang lived?

Answer: Living Island

It's true, as everything on this island was alive. Remember the houses that had hay fever?

8. Pufnstuf holds this title or office on the island.

Answer: Mayor

Pufnstuf wore a big blue ribbon to signify his position.

9. The witch flew around on her broom, but what was the name of the broom?

Answer: Vroom Broom

This is mentioned in the theme song during the opening of each show.

10. The witch had a vulture as a henchman. What was the vulture's name?

Answer: Orson

Orson was allergic to candy, and in one episode, developed red spots all over his body after eating it.

11. In 1995, "Nick-at-Nite" featured back-to-back reruns of "H.R. Pufnstuf". What was it called?

Answer: Pufapalooza

"Nick-at-Nite's Pufapalooza Marathon" aired on September 16, 1995. I watched it. Did you?

12. "H.R.Pufnstuf" first aired in what year?

Answer: 1969

13. On which network did "H.R.Pufnstuf" first appear?

Answer: NBC

NBC aired the show until 1971. ABC picked up the show and aired it until 1973.

14. The witch also had a spider as a henchman. What was the spider's name?

Answer: Seymour

Do you remember those freaky, kaleidoscope eyes he had?

15. In the episode entitled "Show Biz Witch," the witch and her henchman were disguised as a band. What was the name of the band?

Answer: The Three Oranges

They sang a song called "Oranges Poranges".

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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