I’ve written loads about the entire wonderful youngsters’ reveals created by brothers Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft — and, each time I point out H.R. Pufnstuf, with out fail, somebody will recommend that I do one thing on Jack Wild. A part of me has actually not needed to do it, principally as a result of I understand how the story ends. That stated, I’ve been doing a little bit extra analysis and I’ve come to the conclusion that the actor’s story is a bit more advanced than it first gave the impression to be.
The Krofft brothers bought the inspiration for H.R. Pufnstuf from work they did for the 1968 World’s Truthful; fleshing these concepts out additional, they developed the TV present, which debuted in 1969. Jack Wild starred as Jimmy, an 11-year-old boy who turns into shipwrecked by the nefarious Witchiepoo (performed by the wonderful Billie Hayes), who desires Jack’s magical flute. On the island, Jimmy meets its residents — residing, speaking objects.