The Psychedelic World Of HR Pufnstuf: Facts You Didn’t Know

Judy the Frog Was Based on Judy Garland

In the 1950s, Sid Krofft went on tour with his puppet show and opened for some of the decade’s biggest celebrities including Liberace and Cyd Charisse. One of these celebrities was Judy Garland – for which he always had a soft spot.

While on tour with Judy Garland, Sid actually needed some extra help with his show and asked his brother Marty to come along. The pair has been partners ever since and dedicated a character on H.R. Pufnstuf to the woman who brought their act together. Judy the Frog, Living Island’s resident entertainer, was based on the actress.