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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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Author
dmbfanatic

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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915

Last 3 plays: Guest 158 (11/15), Guest 172 (12/15), Swood8 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

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

A lizard

A frog

A dragon

A chicken

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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

Jason

Johnny

Jimmy

Jack

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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

Golden Flute

Silver Saxophone

Bronze Violin

Talking Harp

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Question 4 of 15

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

Flip

Pip

Goldy

Freddie

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Question 5 of 15

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

Bert and Ernie

Tom and Jerry

Cling and Clang

Tiny and Tim

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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

Ellis Island

Living Island

Gilligan's Island

Enchanted Island

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Question 8 of 15

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

Constable

Mayor

Judge

President

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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

Broom Broom

Vroom Broom

Magical Broom

Evil 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

Orson

Baldy

Victor

Smelly

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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

Pufalotsa

Pufabonanza

Pufapalooza

Pufaroo

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Question 12 of 15

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

1970

1969

1972

1980

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Question 13 of 15

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

CBS

NBC

ABC

PBS

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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 Crush

Orange Juice

Orange Sherbert

The Three Oranges

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 07 2024 : Guest 158: 11/15
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 172: 12/15
Oct 24 2024 : Swood8: 14/15
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 104: 12/15
Oct 05 2024 : kstyle53: 15/15
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 100: 12/15
Sep 25 2024 : stephedm: 15/15
Sep 22 2024 : Guest 12: 13/15

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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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