The Wicked Witch of the West is a fictional character from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its subsequent adaptations, including the famous 1939 film adaptation "The Wizard of Oz." She is one of the primary antagonists in the story and is known for her green skin, black pointed hat, and long black dress. The Wicked Witch of the West is portrayed as a malevolent and power-hungry witch who seeks to regain control over the magical silver slippers that Dorothy Gale accidentally acquired upon arriving in the Land of Oz. She is determined to obtain the slippers because they possess the power to grant their wearer any wish they desire. Throughout the story, the Wicked Witch of the West uses various tactics to try and retrieve the slippers from Dorothy.
H.R.Pufnstuf Movie NEW!
Did you know that in 1970, H.R. Pufnstuf graced the big screen? A song-filled movie depicting teen hero Jimmy's arrival on Living Island via Freddy the enchanted flute. There, he makes oddball friends and faces the dastardly Witchiepoo.
Runtime: 95 minutes
2 The Birthday Party --Witchiepoo invites herself to Jimmy s surprise birthday party and steals Freddy by rendering the partygoers helpless with laughing gas. The Birthday Party --Witchiepoo invites herself to Jimmy s surprise birthday party and steals Freddy by rendering the partygoers helpless with laughing gas.
Throughout the story, the Wicked Witch of the West uses various tactics to try and retrieve the slippers from Dorothy. She sends her flying monkeys to capture Dorothy and her companions, and she casts spells and uses dark magic in an attempt to defeat them. Despite her best efforts, the Wicked Witch of the West is ultimately defeated when Dorothy accidentally throws a bucket of water on her, causing her to melt away.
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Live action Saturday morning shows seemed to be a staple of the hippy, trippy, disco infused 70’s.
Sid and Marty Krofft were a part of my fortified breakfast growing up, opening up my mind to a wide realm of creative possibilities:
SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS
The Sid and Marty Krofft biscuit is too large to slice and dice in one setting. Stay tuned for more Sid and Marty goodness in the coming months!
After revisiting these shows many years later, I’ve come to one not-so startling conclusion..these dudes were crazy.
INSIDE THE WEIRD, WILD, WACKY WORLD OF SID & MARTY KROFFT…BUDDAH JANKEY STYLE!
The show centered on a shipwrecked boy named Jimmy and his friend, a talking flute named Freddy.
I know this sh*t is bananas…Just play along!
The two take a ride on a mysterious boat, which promised adventures across the sea. The boat was actually owned and controlled by a wicked witch named Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo. Her ultimate goal was to use the boat to lure Jimmy and Freddy to her castle on Living Island. Upon their arrival on the island, Witchiepoo was planning to take Jimmy as a prisoner and steal Freddy.
Is Jimmy a sucker for shiny talking boats or what?
I guess they didn’t do PSAs in Jimmy’s neck of the woods. Do you just hop in any ol’ talking boat, promising Sinbad-esque adventures across the sea, no questions asked?
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As Whitney Houston would say…
HELL TO THE NAH!
A friendly dragon named H.R. Pufnstuf(who also happened to be the mayor of Living Island) found out about Witchiepoo’s plot and was able to rescue Jimmy when he leaped out of the enchanted boat with Freddy.
The two swam ashore to Living Island, an island inhibited with talking trees, frogs and whatever else that isn’t supposed to talk, but does…why, you ask? Because it’s Living Island.
WHAT THE BLOOD CLOT.
FREDDY THE TALKING FLUTE…
Oh yeah, did I mention that the flute talked…I’m sure I did.
Judy Frog had the jazz hand grace of Liza Minnelli.
Witchiepoo was the epitome of stoopid. She was always getting outwitted and outsmarted…at the end of the day: no flute! Why you ask? Because she was STOOPID.
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Witchiepoo hovered high above Living Island in style, tooling around on her Classic 1969 Limited Edition Vroom Broom. All the other witches must have been envious of this high octane crotch rocket of doom and despair.
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H.R. Pufnstuf was such a cultural phenomenon that he even made a guest appearance on CHiPs…CHiPs, I said! More recently, he’s made appearances on My Name Is Earl, The George Lopez Show and South Park.
H.R. PUFNSTUF REVISITED ~
Roach Beef Sandwiches, Magic Mushrooms, commands to “Stop Sniffing”, Magic Smoke…We take a slightly closer look at Pufnstuf, Buddah Jankey Style!
Watching these shows years later, I noticed all the not so subtle drug references sprinkled throughout the series (although the Kroffts have been pretty vague when asked about the subject).
H.R. (Hand Rolled) PUFNSTUF (Puffing Stuff)
MAYOR (Code for marijuana) …REALLY?
Pufnstuf is green and sports red hair, similar to that of cannabis buds.
The theme song also provided some questionable lyrical bliss:
“H.R. PUFNSTUF, WHO’S YOUR FRIEND WHEN THINGS GET ROUGH? H.R. PUFNSTUF, CAN’T DO A LITTLE, ‘CAUSE YOU CAN’T DO ENOUGH!”
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Witchiepoo often used drugs to trick Jimmy and crew, utilizing love gas, spiked Campfire Granny chocolate treats and laughing gas on varied episodes of the far out children’s classic.
So, is Pufstuf just one big ol’ drug reference rolled up into what appears to be a televison program geared toward children? Serious head scratcher here…The great mystery continues…
“SEE YA NEXT WEEK!”
A TRIPPY OBSERVATION OF ALL THINGS…JANKEY!
Oh yeah, did I mention that the flute talked…I’m sure I did.
This is due to a weakness the witch had, as she was vulnerable to water. The character of the Wicked Witch of the West has become an iconic figure in popular culture and is often referenced in various forms of media. She has been portrayed in numerous adaptations of "The Wizard of Oz," including stage productions and films. Additionally, she has been parodied and referenced in films, television shows, and novels. In recent years, the character has gained increased attention due to the popularity of the Broadway musical "Wicked," which serves as a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and provides an alternative perspective on the events of the original story. In "Wicked," the character is portrayed as a more complex figure with a tragic backstory, challenging the audience's perception of her as purely wicked. Overall, the Wicked Witch of the West continues to be a compelling and iconic character in the realm of fantasy and children's literature. Her green skin, black attire, and evil nature have made her one of the most memorable and recognizable villains in popular culture..
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