Cult Classic H.R. Pufnstuf Return to TV on Nickelodeon's MUTT & STUFF Today

Sid and Marty Krofft's most beloved characters from their cult classic H.R. Pufnstuf return to kids TV for the first time in over 45 years in the Kroffts' latest live-action preschool series, Mutt & Stuff, premiering today, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The special episode, "H.R. Pufnstuf Visits Mutt & Stuff," features H.R. Pufnstuf, Cling and Clang, Freddy the Flute and the Rescue Racer.

In the episode, Pufnstuf brings two magical gifts for Calvin, Stuff and the dogs, all the way from his home on Living Island. Stuff wants everything to be perfect for his Uncle Pufnstuf's visit, and he goes overboard in an attempt to impress him.

Mutt & Stuff follows Calvin Millan and his best friend Stuff, a larger-than-life dog with a personality to match, as they take preschoolers inside the doors of Mutt & Stuff, a school for dogs, to explore the daily lives of these canine companions. Each episode features incredible tricks, training lessons and high-spirited humor. With the help of 15 playful puppies and charismatic puppets, Calvin educates preschoolers on how to train and guide their dogs, as well as showcase the friendship and loyalty that puppies can provide. The series has a social-emotional curriculum that helps preschoolers identify and manage emotions, build interpersonal awareness and develop social skills. Mutt & Stuff currently ranks as the number-one preschool show in its time period on all TV and the series is created and executive produced by the Kroffts (H.R. Pufnstuf, Land Of The Lost), along with Bradley Zweig. Mutt & Stuff airs regularly weekdays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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