my dad showed me this as a kid. he is an alcoholic and narcissist who abused me my entire childhood. i remember the good parts of my dad and this cartoon brings it all back to me. my dad is creative and intelligent and funny. it hurts to remember the good pieces of my dad while knowing how much pain he’s caused me. i am now no contact with him and although i know it’s for the better it still hurts remembering how much of a wonderful dad he could be. i used to look up to him like god. now i find myself wishing for him to be different. it hurts. watching this hurts. i miss who i thought was my dad all those years ago.
As a nonverbal autistic kid my dad showing me this in 2002 was so important. Seeing another kid who didn't talk, but communicated with a dragon inspired me to communicate with haunted house employees who also quelled my fears. Than you dad, blessed be your memory.
Understandable as a foster kid I was exposed to this material and never forgot it the feeling of abandonment was not as bad with puff facing fears. Probably why I’m revisiting now over forty thank you again PuFF 💨💨🐲
I watched this so many times on VHS when I was younger, to the point where just the intro jingle feels like a warm hug. I am so very glad that this didn’t become lost media.
22:12 "....unless absolutely necessary." I didn't understand that line when I was a kid, but, I think it means that at different points "Puff" comes back into our lives to remind us how to be brave and strong when we need him most.
This. I heard the song multiple times since watching this as a very small kid (too young to even understand the full weight) and would remember this movie, but only vaguely. I never sought it out until today. I’m currently learning how to stop letting fear control me, now 21 and escaping/overcoming a lot of adversity. Today couldn’t have been a better day for me to sit down and watch it again for the first time since I was little. Saw it through a completely different lens- exactly when I needed to.
Puff gives off the impression that he's a great psychiatrist. Even though he's not afraid to tell it how it is and acknowledges the negative parts of the world, he's still relatively optimistic and encouraging. Also, he even has a human side that shows during his depression of the sorry state of his land. Overall, he's a great character!
I'm so glad my mom showed me this when I was little even though it was reeeealy old compared to what most kids were watching, the legacy must never die!
i am so beyond happy i found this again. although i wasn't alive when this was made, my mother always loved this. she showed it to me when i was very young and it was a staple in my childhood. ive stuggled with severe anxiety throughout my life, starting at age 4. my mom showed me this and told me how when she was little, she would watch this when she was scared. she told me that even though puff himself isn't real, his magic was. so whenever i got scared, i would imagine puff was there with me, making me more brave. now im 18 and my mother passed nearly 6 years ago. i recently graduated, got a job, moved out, started college.. im starting my adult life. now, im more scared than ever. im so glad i found this, really needed it. it was an amazing reminder that i always have my own puff.
I used to watch this all the time in the 80s. I agree with Adam. I thought this was like 90 mins, not 23. Amazing how your perspective is at 4 yrs old.
LOL ITS ONLY 23 MINUTES LONG!!! Thanks for pointing that out. Children's lives are formed by minutes, seconds. That's inspiration to always be gentle with children. You never know what 20 minutes of hell they'll remember.
"they're jealous of the stars. you see, the stars can fly a thousand thousand times higher than those clouds can even imagine. and so, like all small-spirited and stupid beings, they believe that they can deny beauty by hiding it." wow that really hit me in the feels
I remember crying my eyes out at the end of this when I watched it as a little kid. My parents had the song on vinyl and played it over and over until I fell asleep that night. Seriously....THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I will watch it again tonight, for the first time, with MY children!
I first watched this at my grandmother’s house when I was between 6-8 years old (1999-2001). Now my three children have been watching this every night before bed for the last month. This is a timeless piece that truly teaches a valuable lesson to children about what fear means in life, and bravery to overcome said fear, and finally taking these lessons to helps others when they need it too. Much needed in today’s world.
Cheers bud, I was born in 86 and grew up with this. I recommend the Don Bluth trio Land Before Time, An American Tail, and Secret of NIMH, three kids movies that are better watching as an adult.
@@MagetaTheLionHeart I love those movies! My parents were wise to raise us on the classics, and I certainly need to rewatch them. Another movie I particularly enjoyed was All Dogs Go to Heaven.
Thought it was just me…. My grandma had this “red” van and she had a CD’s with puff the magic dragon… & the muffin man… but this was my stuff and it literally just made me sob
@@MagetaTheLionHeart Don Bluth is truly a legendary animator. It's times like this, I wish we had more of his hand draw 2D animated movies and video games around today.
1. The first step in not to fearing is to see things as they are. 2. The next step in not fearing is to have the courage try --- you may fail, but at least you have made the effort.
As of writing this is the first time I am watching this, having been born in 2003 I mostly grew up on spongebob and cartoon network, so I dont have the nostalgia people associate with this, but even still I can tell it's one of those cartoons that feel more like a work of art than just a medium of entertainment.
I was born in 2007. I grew up mainly at my grandmother's house. She had this on VHS and I'd watch it all the time, so much so I learned to navigate a player at a young age.. I turn to this movie whenever I'm feeling down. My grandma died a year ago, I sang the song at her funeral. The song and movie may be old but its something that'll stick in a child's mind :>
I'm a 38yr old male. When I was 4yrs old this aired on our local tv station. I always enjoyed it with my brothers. I always loved the song. Puff just made me happy. Now that I'm older I still enjoy it but it brings up so much emotion. Still helps me put things in perspective in dealing with anciety. Just wanna say I think of Puff as Jesus always there with us when we face obstacles in our lives. Having faith helps us to see things clearly and makes us better equipped to deal with the anxiety. To all those suffering with anxiety like myself I love you all and wish you all could feel my telepathic hug.
As a kid in the 70s & early 80s this came on once a year like lots of shows and I'd look forward to it like crazy. This one, another Puff 'episode' and Rikki Tikki Tavi were huge favorites. So many kids will never see stuff like this anymore.
I was in second grade when I heard this and made me cry like a baby , that was like 50 or 51 years ago: I’m almost 58 and it still gets me a bit teary eyed. To think burgess Meredith did the voice of puff. All I can think of is when he played the penguin in Batman and played Mickey in rocky.
Wow, I had no idea it was Burgess Meredith who did his voice!!!! My first recollection of him was the very last movies before passing. Grumpy old men, and Grumpier old men. I knew he was in a ton of TV shows and movies, but didn't realize this was one of them!!
I’m going thru a really tough time in my life atm and my dad reminded me of puff the magic dragon. I used to watch it as a kid. I can’t believe I remember so much of this. But I was crying the whole time. I feel like this was all meant to be. I really needed puff to tell me to be brave right now. Thanks Puff ❤
Destiny Sings showed this show to my 5 yr old! He loved it and wanted a Puff Stuffed animal, closest this I could find is Elliot from Pete’s Dragon @ Disney store. He loves that dragon 😢
This taught me to imagine anything and started a life long love of dragons. When I am at my worst I sing the song and it always makes me feel better. Now I can share it with my kids. this is so awesome.
I was 32 when this came out. I grow up with the song. Kids care less if the sound is off or the writing is not perfect. Too many kids have grown up entirely too fast. Look at this with a youngster by your side and see through their eyes. Cut the umbilical cord to your phones and electronics and go out and play football with family till the bird graces the table and then be thankful you have family no matter how big or small. Love each other and thank our Lord too. Love: If you have someone hold them tight. If you have kids, take time to tossle their hair and sneak in hugs.
Nice, I was 4 or 5 :) My mother took me to see this. I am pretty sure I "got something" from this....it may explain why I have been to many foreign lands and met many people :)
What I loved about these movies is the simple yet important messages they have when it comes to growing up. This one is about confronting your fears and self-confidence. Many fairytales have been used to teach life lessons. This one just made an extra effort. 👍👍
Remember watching this as a young boy haha, this was an awesome nostalgia trip. Its a lot deeper then i remember but this film will always be in my heart. Always makes me smile seeing that green dragon.
As a young girl in 1985, my father told my siblings and I that we we're “going to the movies” and surprised us with our first VHS player which came in 2 pieces, the top part holding the VHS cassette, while the bottom had the controls and clock on it. We were so excited as we watched the “Puff The Magic Dragon” movie on this new piece of technology that made its way into our living room. I will always remember this movie!
I was born in 1971 and am 52 now. I remember seeing this cartoon when it was brand new on TV. The chicken soup part and the closing music stayed on my mind more than anything else. All else put aside, Puff the Magic Dragon was wonderful, when I first saw it, and it still retains its wonder today. You can say it’s ‘chicken soup’ to cure and renew the senses! Some good things do stay the same, because those sames are the best sames. Thank you.
I grew up watching this in the early 90s haven't watched it in over 20 years and decided to search for it on TH-cam to start my 32nd birthday and show it to my partner. I could still sing along to it even after all these years
I remember when this was new and broadcast on TV. I was sorta obsessed with it, but it completely disappeared and I've never seen it since, until today.
I haven't seen this since the 95 ' granted it was made in 78 my mom and grandma had the tape and I would watch it over and over.. might explain why I dont entirely trust doctors and why I love the idea of living on an island or at least a Peninsula.. best kid cartoon EVER so glad it's on TH-cam now my 8 and 3 yr old can enjoy it as well as myself... thanks for adding Signed one happy mom
Man, I thought I'd never find this video again. Watched it countless times during the 90s as a child, and it's always been in my memory as a comfort piece. Hearing all these lessons and words of wisdom again from a magical green dragon and little Jackie Paper sure hits hard.
Does this take me back to when I was young, I am pushing 60 and still enjoy watching this one. Kids today would not even take a look at this. First time I saw Puff I was I guess I was 10 years old, that is going back almost 50 years.
WOW, don't know how I stumbled on this in 2022 at the age of 57 but glad I did, don't remember the show too much but the theme tune words came back to me instantly :)
Was always one of my favorite songs 54 and I also read the shorter version to the children at school this is the first time I saw this And it’s very interesting very interesting.
I'm in my mid-20's and I still get emotional when Puff had to leave Jackie. At this rate, I'll be an old fart still getting emotional when Puff has to leave Jackie. Lol!
I can not even express how Fing happy this makes me to see. I use to watch this everyday as a kid. No way it was only 24 mins, seemed like an hour at least. Omg omg 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
@@rickindurham I never knew it from tv, we had a tape and I would literally watch it, rewind and watch again 😂🤣🤣😂 then some jackass broke in and stole our vcr while it was still inside 😒😒😒 bastards
My mom would play this for me whenever I was sad or sick and somehow it always made me better. Just today I was suddenly singing one of the songs to this and asked my friend if she remembered it she did and we ended up watching this and singing along to all the songs. Neither of us remember it being so short and meaningful as it was.
Just watched this. It came out in 1978 when I was 14 years old. My parents actually bought me the vinyl record album… The 33 rpm one. It was great seeing the show again
This has aged so well. I probably saw this for the first time circa 1980 as a 5 year old and I still remember it. What a classic gem that I will show to my son when he's old enough.
I had lung problems as a child and I would sit in front of our little television hooked up to an air pump watching this over and over again. Thankyou for distracting me and making my world so much more colorful. God bless.
Dude, i used to sit and watch this and do my nebulizer treatments when i was a kid. I remember the sound, the smoke and the taste still, and here we are 20+ years later....
When I was a kid, I was terrified of this movie solely because of the layout design for Hona Lee after it was ruined by the Sneezes. However, as I grew older, it started having a special place in my heart and manages to bring a tear to my eye every now and then. Also, if there are any of you watching this who are fans of Wander Over Yonder, tell me you can't find at least some comparisons between Wander and Puff
I feel a mixture of Emotions whenever I hear Puff The Magic Dragon as it makes Me wish I had Friends like Puff and Jackie Paper. Puff The Magic Dragon is an Inspiration to Me :D
Born late 80's and grew up in the 90's,, while nija turtles and power rangers were famous this was my go to, as a child, for a picker upper and believe in myself. The nostalgia is strong on this one lol
I was obsessed with this movie as a child and had bought my kids watch it and always watch it when I’m down… I’m 36 years old it was my fav movie as a child now I have a five year old boy on the spectrum and a 15 year old girl not on the spectrum To me this reminds me exactly of autism but also it reminds me of this journey of life I’ve been on perhaps it relates to Spiritual awakening and autism I have a feeling that anyone on the spectrum has a great deal of spiritual depth And my five-year-old son I see so much amazing gifts they are not explainable I think he acted activated some sort of awakening within myself but who knows I think it also has to do with perspective very much
The last time me or any of my siblings are cousins saw this little movie was when we were kids with her grandparents back in the late '90s! That's brought back so many memories of when we used to hang out with them a lot and had nothing but happy memories! Just like many other young kids during the good old days, watching this helped me go from being very scared and shy to now very outgoing and courageous!
Watching this as a kid was so magical. I’m looking back on this now and it’s the most amazing sense of nostalgia ever. I’m so glad my dad showed me this as a kid, even though it’s an old show. I’m a teenager now with so much life to go through still, but I’m so glad I have things like this to look back on and remember.
when i was in 1st grade our music teacher let us sing the intro to this song of the book, eventually we watched this. good times and i’m happy i still remember this :)
This whole video makes me cry. My mom used to sing the song with me when I was little and now she doesn't have any time to spend with us since she's gone back to school. I miss the time we used to spend together
It's been a year or so since you posted this, but your mom is very brave going off on her own journey. It's not an easy thing to do. I hope that whatever story you have had since you posted will have a happy ending
To watch this movie now from when I was kid is amazing.I just recently bought a bearded dragon and it reminded me of this movie and a childhood before my Mom and Dad separated. I named my dragon Puff.
One of the many wonderful childhood classic screenplays penned by Romeo Muller Jr. He worked primarily with Rankin & Bass, writing the scripts to most of their stop-motion Christmas specials (most famously Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman), as well as adapting J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit book for their 1977 animated TV movie adaptation, the Return of the King for the animated adaptation of the same, 1982's The Flight of the Dragons, and a couple episodes of classic animated TV series like Thundercats and the Jackson 5ive.
I had just heard the PPM song and it brought back so many memories. Watched the whole video and I was correct in the way I remembered everything. Born in ‘79. This was right up my alley growing up. Still have the paperback I bought from book fair in like 84? In my memory box. Ended up learning guitar over the years. In back of the book is sheet music to play the songs. Can say I’ve done so from time to time and it never ceases to amaze me.
I love this when I was a toddler I have memories of my mom making me lunch with pb&j and fruits which she would make pictures of like boats and houses. Me and my 3 siblings would watch this over and over. Thank you for posting this. Haven’t watched this fully in 8 years
Tee hee let’s go back even though we’re grown we can wear diapers and run around the table like we used to! “Puff the magic draaaaagon!” Well sing as we run around while our mothers make our food.
Yeah, I know right! I've never been officially diagnosed but several online tests place me there and I had a therapist tell me I showed signs of autism. I'm often completely unable to understand peoples emotions, I don't understand subtlety, and sometimes accidentally offend without even knowing how.
I'm just a cartoon guy that loves old cartoons and music 🎶 this is a favorite song from Peter, Paul and Mary and Burgess Meredith was perfect for this iconic role
I remember watching this as a child I never thought if find it again my great granny loved to watch this with me ❤❤❤thank you for brining back beloved memories and for giving others the chance to enjoy an imagination film 😊
I always thought I was more or less the only one who saw it, but after reading through these comments, It proves that wrong and proves what you just said right.
I remember first watching this cartoon on my childhood playmate neighbor's Sony Betamax player when i was around 9 years old (1988) and this is one of those cartoons that had hit me a lot in an emotional sense, that i nearly tear up, especially on the final part of the scene when Puff has started to part ways with Jackie Draper and 34 years later after first seeing this cartoon just as i thought that me being a 43 year old fully grown adult man has absolutely thought that i have fully outgrown childhood stuff like this then i turned up to be terribly wrong, upon stumbling here on TH-cam watching this cartoon again since 1988, the cartoon still hits me emotionally and the thing is that i had discerned and ponder the significant theme conveyed by this cartoon as an adult more than ever, the same childhood experience and impact that i had felt upon stumbling and seeing cartoon and fantasy stuff like "The Last Unicorn", "The Land Before Time"(especially the part when Littlefoot's mother has been killed by the T-Rex villain Sharptooth dramatically turning Littlefoot into an orphan), "Neverending Story", "Kimba the White Lion" anime and "The Iron Giant" (although that movie came out and had watched it during my late teenage / adolescent year), it has somewhat shows that no matter how refined and matured we are as we age there will always be a portion (even a small or minimal portion) of our innocent, joyful, loving and optimistic childhood that will remain intact, things that even than when we progress and grow / mature by age parts of our childhood will remain in tact in our hearts and memories like a precious treasure trove, cartoons like this are the ones that constantly reminding us of such.
Many good memories, when I was 6 we used to watch this and then Sing about it in the car on long or short rides, its funny how time flies. and the special times with my mom, Today is her birthday Happy birthday Mom
Born in 86.. idk how young I was wen seen this.. but man I still 2023 loved it.. MAKING MY KIDS WATCH IT LOL.. THANKYOU.. AN THANKYOU HOLYSPIRIT I LOVE YOU JUS WHAT I NEEDED
my dad showed me this as a kid. he is an alcoholic and narcissist who abused me my entire childhood. i remember the good parts of my dad and this cartoon brings it all back to me. my dad is creative and intelligent and funny. it hurts to remember the good pieces of my dad while knowing how much pain he’s caused me. i am now no contact with him and although i know it’s for the better it still hurts remembering how much of a wonderful dad he could be. i used to look up to him like god. now i find myself wishing for him to be different. it hurts. watching this hurts. i miss who i thought was my dad all those years ago.
As a nonverbal autistic kid my dad showing me this in 2002 was so important. Seeing another kid who didn't talk, but communicated with a dragon inspired me to communicate with haunted house employees who also quelled my fears. Than you dad, blessed be your memory.
God bless
How old are you now
If your nonverbal autistic which your not just wried why would you say those things I have autism to but am much higher then you
Understandable as a foster kid I was exposed to this material and never forgot it the feeling of abandonment was not as bad with puff facing fears. Probably why I’m revisiting now over forty thank you again PuFF 💨💨🐲
hell yea bruh I communicate with the dragon too bruh feel me 4/20 blaze it
I watched this so many times on VHS when I was younger, to the point where just the intro jingle feels like a warm hug. I am so very glad that this didn’t become lost media.
Kids today will never understand VHS ripples in a warped movie tape
the intro is not a jingle it's part of an actual song
@@AegisGaming99 Sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. I have the song in my collection performed by them and also a version done by The Irish Rovers.
Holy shit I'm getting major nostalgia From that song right now like I use to sing that with my classmates back in 2011😭
This is a feeling that i’ve chased for so long 🥺
"Puff, why are we back in my room?"
"Because, it's time for you to return, and time is far stronger than magic."
'UGE 🙌
This hit me.
As I promised you helped yourself In doing so you helped me
WHAT DOES HE MEAN HE CAN FUCKING STOP TIME
@@Nikococo1936 He's just busy, can't be your playmate for too long.
"You may fail, but at least you have made the effort."
I love that quote!
Have you ever seen this show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
On Point 👉🏆 for you, as being the best comment of understanding.
Reminds me of what Kowl told She-Ra in the 80s cartoon: "The only REAL failure is to not try"
22:12 "....unless absolutely necessary." I didn't understand that line when I was a kid, but, I think it means that at different points "Puff" comes back into our lives to remind us how to be brave and strong when we need him most.
This. I heard the song multiple times since watching this as a very small kid (too young to even understand the full weight) and would remember this movie, but only vaguely. I never sought it out until today.
I’m currently learning how to stop letting fear control me, now 21 and escaping/overcoming a lot of adversity. Today couldn’t have been a better day for me to sit down and watch it again for the first time since I was little.
Saw it through a completely different lens- exactly when I needed to.
Puff gives off the impression that he's a great psychiatrist. Even though he's not afraid to tell it how it is and acknowledges the negative parts of the world, he's still relatively optimistic and encouraging. Also, he even has a human side that shows during his depression of the sorry state of his land. Overall, he's a great character!
Probably one of the best in film history
Couldn't agree more!
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🙏Childhood Blessings 💞🙏 21:50
I'm so glad my mom showed me this when I was little even though it was reeeealy old compared to what most kids were watching, the legacy must never die!
I loved it in 1978. It made me so emotional. I was 6. 😊
When I was little I would sing it over and over. My grandfather always loved that.
Yes and neverending story. I loved neverending story. I tried to watch it tripping once, GREAKED ME TF OUT!!!
Yes such a great short movie i loved it and probably still do
@@Dora_the_explorer._. Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
i am so beyond happy i found this again. although i wasn't alive when this was made, my mother always loved this. she showed it to me when i was very young and it was a staple in my childhood. ive stuggled with severe anxiety throughout my life, starting at age 4. my mom showed me this and told me how when she was little, she would watch this when she was scared. she told me that even though puff himself isn't real, his magic was. so whenever i got scared, i would imagine puff was there with me, making me more brave. now im 18 and my mother passed nearly 6 years ago. i recently graduated, got a job, moved out, started college.. im starting my adult life. now, im more scared than ever. im so glad i found this, really needed it. it was an amazing reminder that i always have my own puff.
Hw%
I hope Puff is with you forever. My dad died when I was 13 and Puff will always be his, just as your mother is for you, blessed be her memory.
Isn’t this vidoe about mental illness way before they actually understood it
You had anxiety when you were 4 dam your mom must been on drugs or something
@@ndokah1255 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
Early 80's kid. This is pure nostalgia.
The 80's were truly the good old days, how I miss it.
Yes. So much nostalgia
Same ❤️
@@nikicarrie4071 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
I didn't realise that this was that old, I was watching this in the 90s (I was born in the 90s) 😂
I used to watch this all the time in the 80s. I agree with Adam. I thought this was like 90 mins, not 23. Amazing how your perspective is at 4 yrs old.
It's as long as you wish it to be my friend.................
So true!! Definitely felt longer as a child. 85' here.
LOL ITS ONLY 23 MINUTES LONG!!! Thanks for pointing that out. Children's lives are formed by minutes, seconds. That's inspiration to always be gentle with children. You never know what 20 minutes of hell they'll remember.
Yeah me too. When I saw the time of the video I was shocked!
MrDeppness so true
"they're jealous of the stars. you see, the stars can fly a thousand thousand times higher than those clouds can even imagine. and so, like all small-spirited and stupid beings, they believe that they can deny beauty by hiding it."
wow that really hit me in the feels
Adagio Sostenuto
The clouds are protestors/Liberals, the stars are Conservatives.
yo mama i think you should switch them
Adagio Sostenuto
And that’s why it’s all the clouds’ fault.
well hiding stuff is stupid
Sounds like modern democrats
I remember crying my eyes out at the end of this when I watched it as a little kid. My parents had the song on vinyl and played it over and over until I fell asleep that night. Seriously....THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I will watch it again tonight, for the first time, with MY children!
I first watched this at my grandmother’s house when I was between 6-8 years old (1999-2001). Now my three children have been watching this every night before bed for the last month.
This is a timeless piece that truly teaches a valuable lesson to children about what fear means in life, and bravery to overcome said fear, and finally taking these lessons to helps others when they need it too. Much needed in today’s world.
I watched this when it ORIGINALLY aired back in 1978. And as a little kid, I was IN TEARS that Puff left. I felt he ABANDONED that little boy.
Your kids haven't noticed how high Puff is yet?
@@Del-Canada 🤣😂😂😂😂😂
@@Del-Canada drama queen took it to another level. She said it was a timeless piece 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yesss!! I remember watching this on VHS in 89
I’m a 2000’s kid, and this is my first time seeing this. I cried my eyes out in awe of the magic and wonder in this masterpiece.
wow i actually wrote same comment you did.lol had no idea you did
Cheers bud, I was born in 86 and grew up with this. I recommend the Don Bluth trio Land Before Time, An American Tail, and Secret of NIMH, three kids movies that are better watching as an adult.
@@MagetaTheLionHeart I love those movies! My parents were wise to raise us on the classics, and I certainly need to rewatch them. Another movie I particularly enjoyed was All Dogs Go to Heaven.
Thought it was just me…. My grandma had this “red” van and she had a CD’s with puff the magic dragon… & the muffin man… but this was my stuff and it literally just made me sob
@@MagetaTheLionHeart Don Bluth is truly a legendary animator. It's times like this, I wish we had more of his hand draw 2D animated movies and video games around today.
1. The first step in not to fearing is to see things as they are.
2. The next step in not fearing is to have the courage try --- you may fail, but at least you have made the effort.
I was a kid in the late 90’s when I stumbled upon a VHS of this gem. Got it for a dollar, and let me tell you it’s the best dollar I ever spent
❤️
@@nikicarrie4071 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
As of writing this is the first time I am watching this, having been born in 2003 I mostly grew up on spongebob and cartoon network, so I dont have the nostalgia people associate with this, but even still I can tell it's one of those cartoons that feel more like a work of art than just a medium of entertainment.
I was born in 2007. I grew up mainly at my grandmother's house. She had this on VHS and I'd watch it all the time, so much so I learned to navigate a player at a young age.. I turn to this movie whenever I'm feeling down. My grandma died a year ago, I sang the song at her funeral.
The song and movie may be old but its something that'll stick in a child's mind :>
@@tiredhellhound5229this is the sweetest thing, may her memory be a blessing ❤
I'm a 38yr old male. When I was 4yrs old this aired on our local tv station. I always enjoyed it with my brothers. I always loved the song. Puff just made me happy. Now that I'm older I still enjoy it but it brings up so much emotion. Still helps me put things in perspective in dealing with anciety. Just wanna say I think of Puff as Jesus always there with us when we face obstacles in our lives. Having faith helps us to see things clearly and makes us better equipped to deal with the anxiety. To all those suffering with anxiety like myself I love you all and wish you all could feel my telepathic hug.
As a kid in the 70s & early 80s this came on once a year like lots of shows and I'd look forward to it like crazy. This one, another Puff 'episode' and Rikki Tikki Tavi were huge favorites. So many kids will never see stuff like this anymore.
Yes!
Yeah My 3 yo loves Puff, but kids today have Bluey so… kind of a wash. Lol.
Watership down and the hobbit cartoon
@@patrickcole1962 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
Rikki Tikki, hell yeah. Blast from my past. I'm 38 now, nostalgia overload 😢
I was in second grade when I heard this and made me cry like a baby , that was like 50 or 51 years ago: I’m almost 58 and it still gets me a bit teary eyed. To think burgess Meredith did the voice of puff. All I can think of is when he played the penguin in Batman and played Mickey in rocky.
Wow, I had no idea it was Burgess Meredith who did his voice!!!! My first recollection of him was the very last movies before passing. Grumpy old men, and Grumpier old men. I knew he was in a ton of TV shows and movies, but didn't realize this was one of them!!
I would watch this as a child. Omg the nostalgia is too real!!
Same omg
Happy Mother's Day, "mom" I love you I miss you and I thank you for everything you did, all the hard work, the limitless sacrifices... thank you 🕊️✝️
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I’m going thru a really tough time in my life atm and my dad reminded me of puff the magic dragon. I used to watch it as a kid. I can’t believe I remember so much of this. But I was crying the whole time. I feel like this was all meant to be. I really needed puff to tell me to be brave right now. Thanks Puff ❤
I feel the same I'm 39
Though time is for though people. I hope u r feeling better.
@@kittycornejo7147 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@@nikicarrie4071 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
"I beg your pardon, could you tell me if you just saw a dragon pass by? I could swear I saw one. Heh. Most unusual nowadays."
im a 2000 kid but let me just say cried my eyes out i will be showing this to my kids when im older
Same,I watched this when I was a little baby.
This show reminds me of The Care Bears Movie (1985). Plus, it reminds me of the songs in The Care Bears Movie (1985).
I cry to........... I am that little kid
Destiny Sings showed this show to my 5 yr old! He loved it and wanted a Puff Stuffed animal, closest this I could find is Elliot from Pete’s Dragon @ Disney store. He loves that dragon 😢
I watched it in 1978 when I was 8. Cried. Cried. Cried.
I’m 48 and I still love this movie and cry.
I have the song on my mp3 on repeat.
"Ill never forget you, Puff."
"Well see..."
That part made me cry
This taught me to imagine anything and started a life long love of dragons. When I am at my worst I sing the song and it always makes me feel better. Now I can share it with my kids. this is so awesome.
I was 32 when this came out. I grow up with the song. Kids care less if the sound is off or the writing is not perfect. Too many kids have grown up entirely too fast. Look at this with a youngster by your side and see through their eyes. Cut the umbilical cord to your phones and electronics and go out and play football with family till the bird graces the table and then be thankful you have family no matter how big or small. Love each other and thank our Lord too. Love: If you have someone hold them tight. If you have kids, take time to tossle their hair and sneak in hugs.
Nice, I was 4 or 5 :) My mother took me to see this. I am pretty sure I "got something" from this....it may explain why I have been to many foreign lands and met many people :)
What I loved about these movies is the simple yet important messages they have when it comes to growing up. This one is about confronting your fears and self-confidence. Many fairytales have been used to teach life lessons. This one just made an extra effort. 👍👍
Remember watching this as a young boy haha, this was an awesome nostalgia trip. Its a lot deeper then i remember but this film will always be in my heart. Always makes me smile seeing that green dragon.
As a young girl in 1985, my father told my siblings and I that we we're “going to the movies” and surprised us with our first VHS player which came in 2 pieces, the top part holding the VHS cassette, while the bottom had the controls and clock on it. We were so excited as we watched the “Puff The Magic Dragon” movie on this new piece of technology that made its way into our living room. I will always remember this movie!
I was born in 1971 and am 52 now. I remember seeing this cartoon when it was brand new on TV. The chicken soup part and the closing music stayed on my mind more than anything else. All else put aside, Puff the Magic Dragon was wonderful, when I first saw it, and it still retains its wonder today. You can say it’s ‘chicken soup’ to cure and renew the senses! Some good things do stay the same, because those sames are the best sames. Thank you.
Just found this video by chance, haven't seen it in 25 years and still remembered a few quotes!
I cried this brought back so much memories
Same here!
I watched it this morning and brought back memories of my late dad and us watching it together when i was little. Was an emotional cartoon.
I cried thinking of my innocent childhood rather than this contractor worls
The living sneezes☺️
First movie I ever remember watching as a child with my mother. Instant fave and still our fave and I'll be 36 this year and my mom 71
My favorite childhood cartoons of all time always brings me back 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I grew up watching this in the early 90s haven't watched it in over 20 years and decided to search for it on TH-cam to start my 32nd birthday and show it to my partner. I could still sing along to it even after all these years
Is the Dragon voiced by Burgess Meredith? The more I listen the more I see Mr. Meredith's face
@@richardstarky1435 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
I remember when this was new and broadcast on TV. I was sorta obsessed with it, but it completely disappeared and I've never seen it since, until today.
I heard the song in kindergarten years before my mother found the DVD, and both have stuck with me my entire life 😊
Have you ever seen this show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
I haven't seen this since the 95 ' granted it was made in 78 my mom and grandma had the tape and I would watch it over and over.. might explain why I dont entirely trust doctors and why I love the idea of living on an island or at least a Peninsula.. best kid cartoon EVER so glad it's on TH-cam now my 8 and 3 yr old can enjoy it as well as myself... thanks for adding
Signed one happy mom
90's**
Man, I thought I'd never find this video again. Watched it countless times during the 90s as a child, and it's always been in my memory as a comfort piece. Hearing all these lessons and words of wisdom again from a magical green dragon and little Jackie Paper sure hits hard.
Same ❤
ive seen this when i was young...i sure do miss the old days :")
me too!!!
Does this take me back to when I was young, I am pushing 60 and still enjoy watching this one. Kids today would not even take a look at this. First time I saw Puff I was I guess I was 10 years old, that is going back almost 50 years.
I grew up listening to the song Puff the Magic Dragon... The nostalgia is too real, thank god I found Peter, Paul and Mary in concert *cries*
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I cried s0 much watching this as a child...... Great memories
I wanna be a kid again...
You and me both, but I wanna be a kid growing up in the late 70's & 80s again.
Oh! Me, too, you guys! 🌈
We are, just believe in that Magic Puff!!
Me too. I'm 46 soon.
Still watching in 2019.. Reminds me so much of my childhood.. Now my kids love puff
WOW, don't know how I stumbled on this in 2022 at the age of 57 but glad I did, don't remember the show too much but the theme tune words came back to me instantly :)
This right here. I’m 52 and have always loved Puff. Now I know why
Was always one of my favorite songs 54 and I also read the shorter version to the children at school this is the first time I saw this And it’s very interesting very interesting.
@@annettewieseler2140 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@@Cathy7167 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
damn 15 years later and it still gets me every time
You're not alone..
41yrs later and it got me too!,
: )
I remember it very well after 7 years even though I have a bad memory
I'm in my mid-20's and I still get emotional when Puff had to leave Jackie. At this rate, I'll be an old fart still getting emotional when Puff has to leave Jackie. Lol!
40 years later........
It's great!!
Yep
I can not even express how Fing happy this makes me to see. I use to watch this everyday as a kid. No way it was only 24 mins, seemed like an hour at least. Omg omg 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
I'm so happy to hear that. It really did seem longer when we were young, didn't it?
I k ow right. Was my favorite. I always thought it was a movie. This seems short as an older man
I also thought it was more like an hour
Because it came on tv, it probably did have an hour time slot. I remember it as an hour long movie also. I thought it only came on once a year though
@@rickindurham I never knew it from tv, we had a tape and I would literally watch it, rewind and watch again 😂🤣🤣😂 then some jackass broke in and stole our vcr while it was still inside 😒😒😒 bastards
this cartoon changed my life
I haven't seen this in years, at 33, its still good!!
My mom would play this for me whenever I was sad or sick and somehow it always made me better. Just today I was suddenly singing one of the songs to this and asked my friend if she remembered it she did and we ended up watching this and singing along to all the songs. Neither of us remember it being so short and meaningful as it was.
Just watched this. It came out in 1978 when I was 14 years old. My parents actually bought me the vinyl record album… The 33 rpm one. It was great seeing the show again
This has aged so well. I probably saw this for the first time circa 1980 as a 5 year old and I still remember it. What a classic gem that I will show to my son when he's old enough.
I had lung problems as a child and I would sit in front of our little television hooked up to an air pump watching this over and over again. Thankyou for distracting me and making my world so much more colorful. God bless.
Dude, i used to sit and watch this and do my nebulizer treatments when i was a kid. I remember the sound, the smoke and the taste still, and here we are 20+ years later....
You're welcome! I always looked for it, but could never find it. Once I was able to, I knew I had to upload it for everyone!
This was the first VHS I owned. I was born in '86 and got the film from Burger King, lol.
We're at the same age and I watched this on VHS too. Far across the sea in Hong Kong, we share the same childhood memory~
+bellmsky 😃 hooray for memories shared!!!
Which Burger King did YOU go to?
Somewhere in Michigan 😊
this sucks
I used to watch this practically every day. Wow.
Same tho
Anybody watching this is in 2019 ??? Last 5 mins of it always gets my heart 💔 😭😭
Yes, this brings back a lot of memories!
2022 ❤️
This is a tale of conquering childhood anxiety...💗
I could listen to Burgess Meredith’s voice all day long.
When I was a kid, I was terrified of this movie solely because of the layout design for Hona Lee after it was ruined by the Sneezes. However, as I grew older, it started having a special place in my heart and manages to bring a tear to my eye every now and then.
Also, if there are any of you watching this who are fans of Wander Over Yonder, tell me you can't find at least some comparisons between Wander and Puff
I feel a mixture of Emotions whenever I hear Puff The Magic Dragon as it makes Me wish I had Friends like Puff and Jackie Paper. Puff The Magic Dragon is an Inspiration to Me :D
I caught a Staryu in Pokemon, so it's kinda like that little star thingy. :D
Born late 80's and grew up in the 90's,, while nija turtles and power rangers were famous this was my go to, as a child, for a picker upper and believe in myself. The nostalgia is strong on this one lol
That intro made my heart ache with nostalgia EVEN THOUGH I NEVER SAW THIS AS A CHILD.
this was my altime favorite thing to watch when i was little.
I was obsessed with this movie as a child and had bought my kids watch it and always watch it when I’m down… I’m 36 years old it was my fav movie as a child now I have a five year old boy on the spectrum and a 15 year old girl not on the spectrum
To me this reminds me exactly of autism but also it reminds me of this journey of life I’ve been on perhaps it relates to Spiritual awakening and autism I have a feeling that anyone on the spectrum has a great deal of spiritual depth And my five-year-old son I see so much amazing gifts they are not explainable I think he acted activated some sort of awakening within myself but who knows I think it also has to do with perspective very much
I couldn't get through ten seconds of this without crying.
This gets me everytime 😢
I watched this for the first time and I cried my eyes out 😂
@@NostroLeakz Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
The last time me or any of my siblings are cousins saw this little movie was when we were kids with her grandparents back in the late '90s! That's brought back so many memories of when we used to hang out with them a lot and had nothing but happy memories! Just like many other young kids during the good old days, watching this helped me go from being very scared and shy to now very outgoing and courageous!
What a beutiful warm Color tone,this can never be achieved with The digital animation technology of today.
Time is far stronger, then magic -PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
+Dr Quak
That was such a powerful quote.
***** Much yes my friend.
Watching this as a kid was so magical. I’m looking back on this now and it’s the most amazing sense of nostalgia ever. I’m so glad my dad showed me this as a kid, even though it’s an old show. I’m a teenager now with so much life to go through still, but I’m so glad I have things like this to look back on and remember.
It still holds such power. I'm glad I re-watched it again. Time to take the next step forward. Thanks Puff.
when i was in 1st grade our music teacher let us sing the intro to this song of the book, eventually we watched this. good times and i’m happy i still remember this :)
One of the brightest parts of my childhood. When things get dark and scary in my head, I relax myself with puff
This whole video makes me cry. My mom used to sing the song with me when I was little and now she doesn't have any time to spend with us since she's gone back to school. I miss the time we used to spend together
It's been a year or so since you posted this, but your mom is very brave going off on her own journey. It's not an easy thing to do. I hope that whatever story you have had since you posted will have a happy ending
To watch this movie now from when I was kid is amazing.I just recently bought a bearded dragon and it reminded me of this movie and a childhood before my Mom and Dad separated. I named my dragon Puff.
Time will always be far more stronger than magic.
Nostalgia is stronger than time
Loved this as a kid 47 now watching this again
One of the many wonderful childhood classic screenplays penned by Romeo Muller Jr. He worked primarily with Rankin & Bass, writing the scripts to most of their stop-motion Christmas specials (most famously Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman), as well as adapting J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit book for their 1977 animated TV movie adaptation, the Return of the King for the animated adaptation of the same, 1982's The Flight of the Dragons, and a couple episodes of classic animated TV series like Thundercats and the Jackson 5ive.
Haven’t seen this since I was a little kid, but it still resonates. Especially now.
Thanks for the upload.
As a child I watched this over something like 1000 times. I can recite it by route to this day. Im 40 now.
I had just heard the PPM song and it brought back so many memories. Watched the whole video and I was correct in the way I remembered everything. Born in ‘79. This was right up my alley growing up. Still have the paperback I bought from book fair in like 84? In my memory box. Ended up learning guitar over the years. In back of the book is sheet music to play the songs. Can say I’ve done so from time to time and it never ceases to amaze me.
had to be 5 when I first seen this and cried every time
I love this when I was a toddler I have memories of my mom making me lunch with pb&j and fruits which she would make pictures of like boats and houses. Me and my 3 siblings would watch this over and over. Thank you for posting this. Haven’t watched this fully in 8 years
Tee hee let’s go back even though we’re grown we can wear diapers and run around the table like we used to! “Puff the magic draaaaagon!” Well sing as we run around while our mothers make our food.
@@honestone4306 Have you ever seen a Jim Henson show called Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
Did they intend for this to be about autism? Because speaking as someone on the spectrum, this hits the nail on the head.
+rabid rabbitshuggers Seems so.
As a fellow autistic man, I couldn't agree more. ;)
Wow, spot on observation. :D
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I don't see how it relates to autism.
Yeah, I know right! I've never been officially diagnosed but several online tests place me there and I had a therapist tell me I showed signs of autism. I'm often completely unable to understand peoples emotions, I don't understand subtlety, and sometimes accidentally offend without even knowing how.
I'm just a cartoon guy that loves old cartoons and music 🎶 this is a favorite song from Peter, Paul and Mary and Burgess Meredith was perfect for this iconic role
I remember watching this as a child I never thought if find it again my great granny loved to watch this with me ❤❤❤thank you for brining back beloved memories and for giving others the chance to enjoy an imagination film 😊
I used to watch this film on repeat when I was a wee lad. Damn, only a teenager and I wish I was younger again.
funny how time just totally makes you appreciate the small things. i watched this growing up and loved it.
Childhood memories at their best. I hated how none of the other kids my age enjoyed this.
Caitlin Halpin it wasn't meant for other kids only special folk feel glad.
I always thought I was more or less the only one who saw it, but after reading through these comments, It proves that wrong and proves what you just said right.
im an 83 kid...this brings it all back its crazy!
When one stops being a kid ...we start to grow old ....
Sweet, sweet memories...
huskiesghost Same :)
yes😢
huskiesghost I'm crying, I loved this when I was younger
So true😢
those really good day Music Academy
I'm so lucky to have grown up with this, even if it was made for a different generation it's still amazing
I remember first watching this cartoon on my childhood playmate neighbor's Sony Betamax player when i was around 9 years old (1988) and this is one of those cartoons that had hit me a lot in an emotional sense, that i nearly tear up, especially on the final part of the scene when Puff has started to part ways with Jackie Draper and 34 years later after first seeing this cartoon just as i thought that me being a 43 year old fully grown adult man has absolutely thought that i have fully outgrown childhood stuff like this then i turned up to be terribly wrong, upon stumbling here on TH-cam watching this cartoon again since 1988, the cartoon still hits me emotionally and the thing is that i had discerned and ponder the significant theme conveyed by this cartoon as an adult more than ever, the same childhood experience and impact that i had felt upon stumbling and seeing cartoon and fantasy stuff like "The Last Unicorn", "The Land Before Time"(especially the part when Littlefoot's mother has been killed by the T-Rex villain Sharptooth dramatically turning Littlefoot into an orphan), "Neverending Story", "Kimba the White Lion" anime and "The Iron Giant" (although that movie came out and had watched it during my late teenage / adolescent year), it has somewhat shows that no matter how refined and matured we are as we age there will always be a portion (even a small or minimal portion) of our innocent, joyful, loving and optimistic childhood that will remain intact, things that even than when we progress and grow / mature by age parts of our childhood will remain in tact in our hearts and memories like a precious treasure trove, cartoons like this are the ones that constantly reminding us of such.
Many good memories, when I was 6 we used to watch this and then Sing about it in the car on long or short rides, its funny how time flies. and the special times with my mom, Today is her birthday Happy birthday Mom
I remember this I use to cry when he left
Born in 86.. idk how young I was wen seen this.. but man
I still 2023 loved it.. MAKING MY KIDS WATCH IT LOL.. THANKYOU.. AN THANKYOU HOLYSPIRIT I LOVE YOU
JUS WHAT I NEEDED