H.R. Puf'n'stuf has died.

Wayne Manor · 06-29-2006, 01:27 AM

"Word from Mark Evanier that writer/actor Lennie Weinrib has died at his home in Chile. His career as a voice and character actor, lots of cartoons, spanned 4 decades from the early '60's to the '90's. He was also a prolific writer, penning all the episodes of "H. R. Pufnstuf." He was also the voice of HRP.

Very few photos on a Google search but his face is instantly recognizable as a character actor in dozens of '60's & '70's TV series.

TV Trivia: Lennie was the only person to be rescued three times in one show of "Emergency". (1972) playing "Fred Gibson" in episode: "The Firehouse Four."

ArrowBeach · 06-29-2006, 03:27 AM

Wasn't he Magic Mongo on the old kid's show?

Wayne Manor · 06-29-2006, 03:32 AM

He was the voice of Scappy-Doo. Knowing this now, I oddly don't feel as bad.

06-29-2006, 04:22 AM

06-29-2006, 04:31 AM

That sucks

Wayne Manor · 06-29-2006, 05:35 AM

He was also the voice of the singing little yellow blob that said "I hanker for a hunk-a cheese!"

Okay, now I'm bummed again.

06-29-2006, 05:56 AM

R.i.p.

Erick H. · 06-29-2006, 06:04 AM

I'm sorry to hear this,he did a lot of stuff I saw as a kid.Rest in Peace.

06-29-2006, 06:04 AM

R.i.p.

Katatonia · 06-29-2006, 06:42 AM

R.i.p.

06-29-2006, 08:37 AM

R.i.p

MrKateB · 07-01-2006, 07:57 AM

although I was never a fan of HR Pufnstufnufn (or any of the Krofft stuff, actually), I'd take a marathon of that show versus anything with Scrappy Doo.R.I.P.

07-01-2006, 02:56 PM

I actually liked Scrappy Doo when I was younger. I would still watch all of those shows today if they were on. I don't like today's cartoons

. When I get a job (soon I hope) I am going to first purchase all of the Transformers seasons, and then several other ones. Does anyone remember Swat Catz? That show was kickass. Not that it has anything to do with PnS.

Roo · 07-01-2006, 05:17 PM

R.I.P. Very sad news.

07-02-2006, 09:19 AM

i like sigmund ad the sea monsters.

06-29-2006, 01:27 AM	#1
Wayne Manor Maniac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 760	H.R. Puf'n'stuf has died. "Word from Mark Evanier that writer/actor Lennie Weinrib has died at his home in Chile. His career as a voice and character actor, lots of cartoons, spanned 4 decades from the early '60's to the '90's. He was also a prolific writer, penning all the episodes of "H. R. Pufnstuf." He was also the voice of HRP. Very few photos on a Google search but his face is instantly recognizable as a character actor in dozens of '60's & '70's TV series. TV Trivia: Lennie was the only person to be rescued three times in one show of "Emergency". (1972) playing "Fred Gibson" in episode: "The Firehouse Four."

06-29-2006, 06:42 AM	#10
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,903	R.i.p. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

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06-29-2006, 03:27 AM	#2
ArrowBeach HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,332	Wasn't he Magic Mongo on the old kid's show?

06-29-2006, 03:32 AM	#3
Wayne Manor Maniac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 760	He was the voice of Scappy-Doo. Knowing this now, I oddly don't feel as bad.

06-29-2006, 05:35 AM	#6
Wayne Manor Maniac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 760	He was also the voice of the singing little yellow blob that said "I hanker for a hunk-a cheese!" Okay, now I'm bummed again.

06-29-2006, 06:04 AM	#8
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,440	I'm sorry to hear this,he did a lot of stuff I saw as a kid.Rest in Peace.

06-29-2006, 06:04 AM	#9
henrychinaski Guest Posts: n/a	R.i.p.

07-01-2006, 07:57 AM	#12
MrKateB Asshole Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,349	although I was never a fan of HR Pufnstufnufn (or any of the Krofft stuff, actually), I'd take a marathon of that show versus anything with Scrappy Doo.R.I.P.

07-01-2006, 02:56 PM	#13
Tien21 Guest Posts: n/a	I actually liked Scrappy Doo when I was younger. I would still watch all of those shows today if they were on. I don't like today's cartoons . When I get a job (soon I hope) I am going to first purchase all of the Transformers seasons, and then several other ones. Does anyone remember Swat Catz? That show was kickass. Not that it has anything to do with PnS.

07-01-2006, 05:17 PM	#14
Roo Maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cedar Hill, TX Posts: 570	R.I.P. Very sad news.

07-02-2006, 09:19 AM	#15
killnstalk Guest Posts: n/a	i like sigmund ad the sea monsters.