Jack Wild

H.R. PUFNSTUF, H.R. Pufnstuf, Jack Wild (holding Freddie the Magic Flute), (1969), 1969-70. ph: Mario Casilli/TV Guide/Courtesy Everett Collection

Why ‘H.R. Pufnstuff’ Star Jack Wild Disappeared From TV

August 11, 2025

The child star struggled and died too soon, but he held his head high throughout it all.

H.R. PUFNSTUF, Jack Wild (playing Freddie the Magic Flute), H.R. Pufnstuf, (1969), 1969-70

H.R. Pufnstuf Blew into Town on This Day in 1969

September 6, 2023

The beloved show was created by brothers Sid and Marty Krofft.