Master Eder and his Pumuckl 1982
What is Master Eder and his Pumuckl?
"Master Eder and his Pumuckl" is a television series based on a character from a German radio play series for children. Pumuckl is a Kobold, a descendant of the Klabautermänner, who is invisible to people except for his master carpenter, Eder, with whom he lives.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1982
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 1989
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- Das Erste
- Genres
- Kids, Family, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
"Master Eder and his Pumuckl" is a television series based on a character from a German radio play series for children. Pumuckl is a Kobold, a descendant of the Klabautermänner, who is invisible to people except for his master carpenter, Eder, with whom he lives. Pumuckl was invented by Ellis Kaut for a radio play series of the Bavarian Radio in 1961. The character was later adapted into a television series, which was successful. In addition to the television series, there are three movies and a musical that feature Pumuckl's adventures. Pumuckl is a well-known character in German children's entertainment, having been enjoyed by multiple generations. The character is described as cheeky and funny, with a playful personality.
Should you watch it?
“A mischievous invisible kobold befriends a carpenter, sparking whimsical family fun.”
- Features the beloved German children's character Pumuckl
- Combines comedy with gentle fantasy
- Shows playful interactions between the kobold and master carpenter
- Humor relies on German cultural context
- Production style reflects its early‑80s origin
Watch it if you enjoy classic German family comedies featuring magical creatures.
The series is lighthearted and appropriate for children, offering gentle humor without intense content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 Spuk in der Werkstatt Sep 24, 1982
- E2 Das verkaufte Bett Oct 1, 1982
- E3 Das neue Badezimmer Oct 8, 1982
- E4 Das Schloßgespenst Oct 15, 1982
- E5 Die abergläubische Putzfrau Oct 22, 1982
- E6 Pumuckl macht Ferien Oct 29, 1982
- E7 Der Geist des Wassers Nov 5, 1982
- E8 Pumuckl und die Schule Nov 12, 1982
- E9 Pumuckl und der Pudding Nov 19, 1982
- E10 Der rätselhafte Hund Nov 26, 1982
- E11 Pumuckl und der Nikolaus Dec 3, 1982
- E12 Pumuckl auf heißer Spur Dec 10, 1982
- E13 Das Weihnachtsgeschenk Dec 17, 1982
- E14 Der erste Schnee Dec 31, 1982
- E15 Der Wollpullover Jan 7, 1983
- E16 Der große Krach Jan 14, 1983
- E17 Der große Krach und seine Folgen Jan 21, 1983
- E18 Eder bekommt Besuch Jan 28, 1983
- E19 Das Spanferkelessen Feb 4, 1983
- E20 Pumuckl und Puwackl Feb 11, 1983
- E21 Pumuckl und die Angst Feb 18, 1983
- E22 Der verhängnisvolle Schlagrahm Feb 25, 1983
- E23 Pumuckl im Zoo Mar 4, 1983
- E24 Die geheimnisvollen Briefe Mar 11, 1983
- E25 Pumuckl und die Ostereier Mar 18, 1983
- E26 Der erste April Mar 25, 1983
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Das Spielzeugauto Oct 1, 1988
- E2 Pumuckl und die Obstbäume Oct 8, 1988
- E3 Pumuckl und die Maus Oct 15, 1988
- E4 Das Segelboot Oct 22, 1988
- E5 Die Bergtour Oct 29, 1988
- E6 Die Blechbüchsen Nov 5, 1988
- E7 Die Schatzsucher Nov 12, 1988
- E8 Das Gespenst im Gartenhäuschen Nov 19, 1988
- E9 Die geheimnisvolle Schaukel Nov 26, 1988
- E10 Pumuckl und die Katze Dec 3, 1988
- E11 Pumuckl und der Schnupfen Dec 10, 1988
- E12 Eders Weihnachtsgechenk Dec 17, 1988
- E13 Pumuckl ist an gar nichts Schuld Dec 29, 1988
- E14 Ein schwieriger Kunde Jan 5, 1989
- E15 Der blutige Daumen Jan 12, 1989
- E16 Pumuckl und die Kopfwehtabletten Jan 19, 1989
- E17 Ein Knüller für die Zeitung Jan 26, 1989
- E18 Pumuckl geht ans Telefon Feb 2, 1989
- E19 Pumuckl will Schreiner werden Feb 9, 1989
- E20 Der silberne Kegel Feb 16, 1989
- E21 Das Spiel mit dem Feuer Feb 23, 1989
- E22 Pumuckl will eine Uhr haben Mar 2, 1989
- E23 Pumuckl und die Plastikente Mar 9, 1989
- E24 Pumuckl auf Hexenjagd Mar 16, 1989
- E25 Hilfe, eine Aushilfe! Mar 23, 1989
- E26 Pumuckl und die Musik Mar 30, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Who is Pumuckl?
Pumuckl is a kobold, a cheeky little creature from a German children's radio play series.
Why can only Eder see Pumuckl?
In the story, Pumuckl becomes visible only to master carpenter Eder, while other people cannot see him.
When did the TV series start?
The television series premiered in 1982.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is classified as kids, family, animation, and comedy.
Are there other adaptations of Pumuckl?
Yes, the character appears in three movies and a musical in addition to the TV series.