Jack Wild (1952-2006)
By Callimachus | Related entries in Kitchen SinkSo the H.R. Pufnstuf kid died, after a short and hard life, and it’s a sad story, and I’m looking at the pictures on the wire, like this one:
And all I can think of is, how did “Pufnstuf” get the reputation as “psychedelic?” “Lame” would be a better word. It looks like a junior high school production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Or a Third World McDonaldland. On the big version of the picture you can even see the tailor’s chalk marks on the flappy things on the dragon costume.
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March 3rd, 2006 at 9:07 am
And all I can think of is, how did “Pufnstuf� get the reputation as “psychedelic?�
According to Wikipedia, this reputation is prevalent only among drug users. So, I guess you and I will never quite get it.
March 3rd, 2006 at 3:08 pm
But I did drugs. Lots and lots of them. Velasquez is psychedelic. William Irwin Thompson is psychedelic. Charlie Parker is psychedelic. Professional wrestling is psychedelic. Pufnstuf? Feh.
October 20th, 2006 at 1:32 pm
Pufnstuf lame? brilliance it was. and just for your reference, McDonalds stole the costumes from the Kroffts.
Jack Wild was an incomparable actor. His life was so different from his characters, but he was born to play them. Dodger, Ornshaw, Jimmy…and many others. It’s a shame that his talent wasn’t appreciated enough whilst he was still here. Films like Melody and The 14 are overwhelming and memorable, due to the unsurpassed acting of Jack Wild. His cheeky demeanour stole the show in Oliver. Even after having part of his tongue and voicebox removed he performed in the panto Cinderella.
Many a young girl fell hopelessly in love for the first time with Jack Wild, and he shall live forever in our hearts.
April 19th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Jack Wild fue único. I still enjoy his movies. It’s true, he was born to play those characters- and he would have played many more with that incredible talent. He was a natural. He is timeless for me.
May 30th, 2007 at 9:41 am
Jack Wild was a very talented actor he was wonderful in Oliver and should have won the award. He is an inspiration to every life he touched and he reaches all age groups that goes way beyond acting he was loved by old and young alike and his memory will live on in generations to come jack wild forever in our thoughts and hearts. he could act sing dance not one sang for him or enhanced his voice which is the way of stars today he was great , magicial he was the wonderful Jack Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Catherine
August 16th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
All I can say is He was brilliant, beautiful and I miss him. Part of my childhood died and I find that depressing.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Just found out he died and I am quite upset, more than I would have ever guessed. He was an immense talent that was not fully exploited. His Dodger will NEVER be surpassed. I worry what happened to that charming little boy and hope he didn’t become a Bill Sykes!
I wish more of Jack’s work was attainable for home viewing. He will be missed. And, it must be said, he had maybe the more beautiful face in cinematic history!