H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1970)

Billie Hayes and Jack Wild on H.R. Pufnstuf. (Photo: Mario Casilli)

Starring: Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Joan Gerber

While playing near the edge of a river, Jimmy and his talking gold flute, Freddie, board a boat that beckons to them. As it drifts out to sea, the evil Miss Witchiepoo, seeking Freddie for her collection, casts a spell and makes the boat vanish. Swimming to the shore of Living Island, Jimmy is rescued by its mayor, H.R. Pufnstuf who, in an attempt to help them get back home, takes them to the secret escape path.

But Miss Witchiepoo follows and makes the path vanish when Jimmy refuses to give up Freddie. The story follows the efforts of Jimmy and Freddie to escape from the island; and the efforts of Miss Witchiepoo to acquire Freddie (the world's only talking flute) for her collection.