I loved Jack Wild both in Oliver and HR Puffnstuff. I would watch it religiously when it first aired in Australia. You mentioned some details that I was not aware of as well. That was such a respectful homage to Jack. Thank you for that. RIP Jack. You are still loved and missed, 💝🕊🌈👼
He wasn't "self-medicating". That's just a soft language euphemism for an alcoholic or other type of drug user. Alcohol isn't considered a medicine. To speak frankly and directly about something, without sugarcoating or avoiding the truth; to call something exactly what it is, without euphemisms or embellishments is merely being honest. There is nothing wrong with candor or honesty.
@@donmiller2908 almost any "medicine" taken in excess is toxic / poisonous / deadly. For an alcoholic the correct dosage of alcohol is zero. Most people are not born knowing they are an alcoholic. As Puddles the singing clown would say "Life is Sad AND Beautiful." Being conscious in this bizarre universe is an AWE~some burden. Most humans use "coping techniques" - some healthier than others.
Being conscious is a burden and some people, to cope with the burden of consciousness, use drugs and alcohol...is what you're saying. I believe it isn't a burden, that it allows for the experience of joy, love and beauty. . It allows people to make conscious choices and navigate their lives with purpose. it allows for meaningful relationships with others and a sense of connection to the world around us. It allows for people to make a spiritual connection with God. "Life is a burden" is just an excuse/crutch so that weak people can justify their cravings for and addictions to drugs and alcohol.
@@donmiller2908 Some suggest acknowledging life is hard (and "unfair") is a healthy way to align with the awesome challenging task of a conscious life. "Burden" need not have dour connotations if it simply refers to a "heavy load." The illusion of free will encourages the intoxicating righteousness of judgment.
As a schoolgirl, I was so much in love with Jack Wild in HR Puffnstuff. The theme song has remained in my mind through the decades, along with Jack's nifty little jig to accompany the music. I'm glad he had some success and good times after recovery from addiction. May he rest in peace.🕊️ 💐🙏
H.R. Pufnstuf is a classic children's television show that holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sometimes, I still look for it to watch again.
Terribly sad. I’m only 6 minutes in but will not catch the rest as it’s late. It’s kind of hard to picture a handsome, charming young man like Jack NOT being totally messed with by creeps in the entertainment industry. I hope I’m wrong. May he rest in peace.
Up until the end of his life, Jack lived in the Bedfordshire village of Toddington, which is situated just of the M1 at Junction 11. My brother-in-law delivered his post up to his death. He was buried at the churchyard in Toddington and I have visited the grave a couple of times.
He was superb in oliver and he was a lovely man he did alot for cancer and helped lots of alcoholics, his wife was an angel and they both deserved each other ,he self destructed like I did ,until we got the message that we had to stop he deserves a tribute like this and I have seen quiet a few tributes to him all deserved he was loved and appreciated by many, I will never forget him and the pleasure he gave his audiences ,I try and help recovering alcoholics just like they helped me when I was in Denile ,he like me wanted them to recover and get better and was happy seeing them on the road to recovery r,I,p Jack you was a good man
Melody is brilliant!! All the school interior shots were filmed in a derelict school near where I grew up in the 60s-70s,the original Colet Court school in Hammersmith Road,and The Sweeney TV series was filmed there too.
@@mjh5437 I first saw it in 1978 I loved seeing another part of the world where I liked the parochial uniforms which looked better than ours, and the classes and head masters. I liked seeing the places filmed, too, way back then which was rare to see in color.
I really like Factinate videos. It is fun to learn about people I am not familiar with. However, the lack of pictures related to the age of the actor at points in the narration makes it hard for my sequential brain to really track along. Showing pictures of him in childhood when the narration is discussing Jack in his later years, bouncing back and forth in the narration of his life and career, showing the same pictures/clips over and over?? Maybe it's because I am not familiar with this person? Good information, just wished the pictures fit the narration/timeline. I thank you for the information you provided. It just might be best for me to listen, instead of watch! 🥴😵💫
Re: repeating images It seems to be a fairly common ploy when they don't have enough visual material to fill the time. As you said, it isn't chronological or necessarily matched to the audio, which doesn't bother me too much, but I can see how it could be irritating. 👋🏽
He could have went further with his music 🎶 when I was kid I watched H&R PUFF n STUFF on Saturday mornings in the mid 70s they were reruns buy being a kid I didn't know it at the time I really liked Oliver twist too
The role of Oliver was played by Mark Lester not Jack Wild's brother who was Arthur Wild. Mark Lester is not related to Jack. Also Jack did have the role in Oliver for the Artful Dodger. I am not sure where this creator got their information but both are incorrect. His Brother was not even in Oliver.
I've seen the film Oliver. I remember him in it. I have no idea who he is. It seemed that the Movie Vultures tried to squeeze as much out of him as they could. I find it creepy that they wanted him, at age 21, to play a 13-year- old. Sounds like somebody had fantasies featuring teen-age boys and wanted him to play dress-up.
We've seen the destruction of how many child actors over the years? It has to be in the high hundreds if not more. Every one of those stories has adults who either abused, covered up the abuse, or turned a blind eye to the abuse. But hey, as long as we're entertained, right?
I found it helpful to speed it up to 1.5 and then it sounded like a normal person. There are several channels I do this with. Just a thought for next time. ❤
Factinate, PLEASE get rid of this narrator. Not only does she drone on & on in the most boring of monotones, she clearly is lacking in the brains dept with mispronunciations of the simplest of words and names. Couldn't see it through to the end. Too damn bad!
It wasn't a tragedy he became an alcoholic. He was raised & lived with the producer of the show. When we make wrong choices consequences can be deadly.
My God! I grew up with H.R. Puf 'n' Stuff. I never knew all this. If I had a kid, knowing what I know now, I'd never let these Hollywood demons get their talons into my him/her.
An uncompleted first season/only season of H.R. Pufnstuf in 1969 did not make Jack Wild a Millionaire. Also the main adults actors in Oliver were not paid a millions dollars,. The actor Oliver Reed might have made close to a million dollars for His roll in Oliver.
Academy Awards and the Oscars were ALWAYS political. So someone who was most deserving would not get it. Nothing is fair about the outcome - although once in awhile it matches.
Play this video at 1.75x or 2Xspeed ..otherwise ya won’t get past two minutes..in fact do this for most UA-cam videos..once you do you will never go back…just pause the video click on the wheel ..select playback speed..and select the speed..you can thank me later..
Oddly enough, I was able to watch the entire thing at regular speed. We must be watching for different reasons. Or maybe I'm just more easily entertained (dumber?) than you are.
There is nothing more British than starting out as an underdog, clawing your way to the top, then pissing it all down the drain while relying on the NHS to keep him alive, hip hip hoorah n shit. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I wouldn't wish fame on anyone, you'd really need to crave the spotlight and be a narcissist to survive it (which most actors are). I wish I could earn that much money in a small amount of time and just disappear. I'm in my 60s and would like to relax and enjoy life without the fear of money _or lack thereof!_ I'd love to have money to just go on a cruise, or travel or lavish on my children/family. They should tell these young people in showbusiness to save the cash they make (invest invest invest), because stardom doesn't always last. This kid could have walked away from fame at any time and do whatever he wanted with his life...I wonder why he didn't?
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H.R. Puffinstuff was only on for one season?? As a very young child, I LOVED that show!
*Pufnstuf*
I was thinking the same thing!! It came on right after The Buggaloos.
Me too! Loved they show
Same
It ran 3 seasons. A simple search reveals, which this creator could have learned
I loved Jack Wild both in Oliver and HR Puffnstuff. I would watch it religiously when it first aired in Australia. You mentioned some details that I was not aware of as well. That was such a respectful homage to Jack. Thank you for that. RIP Jack. You are still loved and missed, 💝🕊🌈👼
It seems like he was a genuinely nice guy. Sounds like he was self-medicating like millions of other people.
He wasn't "self-medicating". That's just a soft language euphemism for an alcoholic or other type of drug user. Alcohol isn't considered a medicine. To speak frankly and directly about something, without sugarcoating or avoiding the truth; to call something exactly what it is, without euphemisms or embellishments is merely being honest. There is nothing wrong with candor or honesty.
@@donmiller2908 almost any "medicine" taken in excess is toxic / poisonous / deadly. For an alcoholic the correct dosage of alcohol is zero. Most people are not born knowing they are an alcoholic. As Puddles the singing clown would say "Life is Sad AND Beautiful." Being conscious in this bizarre universe is an AWE~some burden. Most humans use "coping techniques" - some healthier than others.
Being conscious is a burden and some people, to cope with the burden of consciousness, use drugs and alcohol...is what you're saying. I believe it isn't a burden, that it allows for the experience of joy, love and beauty. . It allows people to make conscious choices and navigate their lives with purpose. it allows for meaningful relationships with others and a sense of connection to the world around us. It allows for people to make a spiritual connection with God. "Life is a burden" is just an excuse/crutch so that weak people can justify their cravings for and addictions to drugs and alcohol.
@@donmiller2908 Every one is different. You may feel that way, there are millions who don’t.
@@donmiller2908 Some suggest acknowledging life is hard (and "unfair") is a healthy way to align with the awesome challenging task of a conscious life. "Burden" need not have dour connotations if it simply refers to a "heavy load."
The illusion of free will encourages the intoxicating righteousness of judgment.
RIP Sweet Jack..... Thank you for all your shows you gave us... I still watch rewinds.... you made us smile..... we love you❤
Had a huge crush on him. RIP Jack.
Me too.❤
Me too❤
@@cindyameln7906 I had his posters all over my bedroom wall, lol. Drove my Mom nuts.
Me three 💜
Me also
Bless him, he was a proper London Boy that loved making people smile and happy, he did that very well. He was an amazing actor.
He was actually born in Manchester but the family moved to London when he was a young boy hence the accent
This fellow was a delightful staple of my childhood. He was magical.
As a schoolgirl, I was so much in love with Jack Wild in HR Puffnstuff. The theme song has remained in my mind through the decades, along with Jack's nifty little jig to accompany the music. I'm glad he had some success and good times after recovery from addiction. May he rest in peace.🕊️ 💐🙏
I was obsessed with the story of Oliver Twist (huge Dickens nerd) and I did have a huge crush on the artful dodger. He steals the movie.
Absolutely
The original bad boy 😂🤣
What a shame.He was the one and only artful dodger you would ever need to see.
H.R. Pufnstuf is a classic children's television show that holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sometimes, I still look for it to watch again.
Finally know what happened to this unforgettable performer of my youth.
Loved him, God bless him. He was a true pro. Ron Moody spoke very highly of Jack and his work ethic.
In the late 60s and early 70s, he was a teen idol. It's tragic alcohol destroyed what should have been a long and fruitful career.
Terribly sad. I’m only 6 minutes in but will not catch the rest as it’s late. It’s kind of hard to picture a handsome, charming young man like Jack NOT being totally messed with by creeps in the entertainment industry. I hope I’m wrong. May he rest in peace.
I watched him as a kid he was so talented
WOW! It's Jimmy from H.R. Pufnstuf!!! Takes me back sooooooo far back...
Respect and Love ❤️ Thank's and Bless you 👌 RIP Jack Wild😢 Beautiful Dreams ❤️ 🙏
Up until the end of his life, Jack lived in the Bedfordshire village of Toddington, which is situated just of the M1 at Junction 11. My brother-in-law delivered his post up to his death. He was buried at the churchyard in Toddington and I have visited the grave a couple of times.
I like this narrator; it’s a nice pace and voice
Legend, so sad.
He was superb in oliver and he was a lovely man he did alot for cancer and helped lots of alcoholics, his wife was an angel and they both deserved each other ,he self destructed like I did ,until we got the message that we had to stop he deserves a tribute like this and I have seen quiet a few tributes to him
all deserved he was loved and appreciated by many, I will never forget him and the pleasure he gave his audiences ,I try and help recovering alcoholics just like they helped me when I was in Denile ,he like me wanted them to recover and get better and was happy seeing them on the road to recovery r,I,p Jack you was a good man
I love that there's a new video about Jack Wild. Thank you. I ordered some of his rare films in 2008. Melody is my favorite.
Melody is brilliant!! All the school interior shots were filmed in a derelict school near where I grew up in the 60s-70s,the original Colet Court school in Hammersmith Road,and The Sweeney TV series was filmed there too.
@@mjh5437 I first saw it in 1978 I loved seeing another part of the world where I liked the parochial uniforms which looked better than ours, and the classes and head masters. I liked seeing the places filmed, too, way back then which was rare to see in color.
I really like Factinate videos. It is fun to learn about people I am not familiar with. However, the lack of pictures related to the age of the actor at points in the narration makes it hard for my sequential brain to really track along. Showing pictures of him in childhood when the narration is discussing Jack in his later years, bouncing back and forth in the narration of his life and career, showing the same pictures/clips over and over?? Maybe it's because I am not familiar with this person? Good information, just wished the pictures fit the narration/timeline. I thank you for the information you provided. It just might be best for me to listen, instead of watch! 🥴😵💫
Re: repeating images
It seems to be a fairly common ploy when they don't have enough visual material to fill the time. As you said, it isn't chronological or necessarily matched to the audio, which doesn't bother me too much, but I can see how it could be irritating. 👋🏽
The film Oliver! is an absolute masterpiece,I must have watched it 50-60 times.
I love H.R. Puffinstuff and I loved him on the show. That show was such a big part of my childhood.
He could have went further with his music 🎶 when I was kid I watched H&R PUFF n STUFF on Saturday mornings in the mid 70s they were reruns buy being a kid I didn't know it at the time
I really liked Oliver twist too
Loved him so much as a child. H R Pufnstuff was my absolute favourite 😢
🎶HR Puffnstuff, where you go when things get rough🎶
The role of Oliver was played by Mark Lester not Jack Wild's brother who was Arthur Wild. Mark Lester is not related to Jack. Also Jack did have the role in Oliver for the Artful Dodger. I am not sure where this creator got their information but both are incorrect. His Brother was not even in Oliver.
Jack Wild was my teenage heart throb. I still have my scrapbook of articles from the teen magazines.
He was my first crush after seeing him on HR Pufinstuff
A heavy nicotine abuser? Could be worse? Like a energy drink abuser ! But that womans voice had me nodding off !
I watch him on Puff n Stuff.
I remember him in all the teen mags in the 60’s
He's the original Harry styles !!!🤣👍🤣
Jack could act.
Jack may be why I lové Harry Styles! Realized Í married a guy resembling Jack. Whoa!
He was my first-ever crush when I was a kid.
I have no problem with a young sounding lady/girl doing this narration! Great job!
I loved jack wild reAd his book a dodgers life he said acting saved him he would have been a drinker anyway rip ❤
Thank you. Very well done.
i love jack wild since he Wasim the movie oliver he was very talented and charming so sorry to hear how he died i pray that his is in peace now
This narrator … omg
I never heard of him, but a good story.
I've seen the film Oliver. I remember him in it. I have no idea who he is. It seemed that the Movie Vultures tried to squeeze as much out of him as they could. I find it creepy that they wanted him, at age 21, to play a 13-year- old. Sounds like somebody had fantasies featuring teen-age boys and wanted him to play dress-up.
We've seen the destruction of how many child actors over the years? It has to be in the high hundreds if not more. Every one of those stories has adults who either abused, covered up the abuse, or turned a blind eye to the abuse. But hey, as long as we're entertained, right?
If it weren't for the fact that the subject was interesting, I would've clicked off. The narration is like a 6th grader doing a book report.
Wow get a life
A 6th grader on Benadryl
Still better than ai
@ yes
I found it helpful to speed it up to 1.5 and then it sounded like a normal person. There are several channels I do this with. Just a thought for next time. ❤
I have and will continue to adore him forever ❤
Factinate, PLEASE get rid of this narrator. Not only does she drone on & on in the most boring of monotones, she clearly is lacking in the brains dept with mispronunciations of the simplest of words and names. Couldn't see it through to the end. Too damn bad!
He is cute, especially as he got older; oh that cute face💋
It wasn't a tragedy he became an alcoholic. He was raised & lived with the producer of the show. When we make wrong choices consequences can be deadly.
Henry ManCHEENY...oh, dear
My God! I grew up with H.R. Puf 'n' Stuff. I never knew all this. If I had a kid, knowing what I know now, I'd never let these Hollywood demons get their talons into my him/her.
So sad!
I love this work he was awesome
An uncompleted first season/only season of H.R. Pufnstuf in 1969 did not make Jack Wild a Millionaire. Also the main adults actors in Oliver were not paid a millions dollars,. The actor Oliver Reed might have made close to a million dollars for His roll in Oliver.
It was a five year contract for H.R.Pufnstuf that was a million dollars. Not sure what happened as it only ran for one season.
@ usually American series run from 21 to 24 episodes, and sometimes more episodes in a year
1 of my best kids films of all times
Melody Fair❤
I think he was on Puff and stuff
Why did you mention his marriage before playing artful dodger, hr puffnstuff, etc?
I loke your voice screw the haters
The narrator is TERRIBLE!!
If you wish for your channel to succeed then you need to use people that can actually narrate!
Love Jack Wilde & Love the video. However the narrator could use a few courses in clarity pronunciation & intonation.
Wow this narrator is sooo bad. Could you sound anymore boring?
Dipped out early .. 😴
No offense, but please stick to the Scottish gentleman as the narrator. This one was painful to listen to for me.
Yup. Ditched the AI voice for that of a third grader. Why can’t people read AND write anymore?
Interesting subject but I couldn't listen for the whole of it. You speak as though we're 4 years old.
Academy Awards and the Oscars were ALWAYS political. So someone who was most deserving would not get it. Nothing is fair about the outcome - although once in awhile it matches.
Never trust a Ventura!!!
Interesting
It's pronounced adaptation, not adaption. Snoozy narration as well.
Pass due to narrator.
what happened to his brother
Natalie Wood or Margaret O'Brien
Who is narrating?? Her voice is so irritating...
narator is on drugs
Wretched narration.
Play this video at 1.75x or 2Xspeed ..otherwise ya won’t get past two minutes..in fact do this for most UA-cam videos..once you do you will never go back…just pause the video click on the wheel ..select playback speed..and select the speed..you can thank me later..
1.25 works way better. The faster speeds look ridiculous if you are watching the video.
Oddly enough, I was able to watch the entire thing at regular speed. We must be watching for different reasons. Or maybe I'm just more easily entertained (dumber?) than you are.
What do you people get out of being so rude and ignorant?? Are you so perfect yourselves? No, you’re not.. grow tf up!!
There is nothing more British than starting out as an underdog, clawing your way to the top, then pissing it all down the drain while relying on the NHS to keep him alive, hip hip hoorah n shit. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Wanted to watch this but narrator and script . . . Horrible.
Awful narration.
Eeeeewww! What a lousy narrator! Where did you get this one?
I wouldn't wish fame on anyone, you'd really need to crave the spotlight and be a narcissist to survive it (which most actors are). I wish I could earn that much money in a small amount of time and just disappear. I'm in my 60s and would like to relax and enjoy life without the fear of money _or lack thereof!_ I'd love to have money to just go on a cruise, or travel or lavish on my children/family. They should tell these young people in showbusiness to save the cash they make (invest invest invest), because stardom doesn't always last. This kid could have walked away from fame at any time and do whatever he wanted with his life...I wonder why he didn't?
What an annoying voice
As a kid in Oliver he was perfect for the part iconic