Fuzzbucket

Oddball episode of The Wonderful World of Disney from the 80s that I caught on TCM as part of a double feature with Disney's original version of "Pete's Dragon." Both films feature a young boys with an invisible friend no one else believes is real. Compared to "Pete's Dragon," this film is more "Harvey" in that for most of the story you don't know if this it's an imaginary friend or if Fuzzbucket is real (because what self-respecting creature would name itself Fuzzbucket). This episode was written and directed by Mick Garris, who was a regular writer on Steven Spielberg's "Amazing Stories" (he'd later go on to create the brilliant "Masters of Horror" anthology series) and this episode feels very much in the vein of Spielberg's series, primary telling family friendly Twilight Zone-style of stories. The cast includes a few recognizable faces, including Joe Regalbuto (Frank from "Murphy Brown"), John Vernon (Deal Wormer from "Animal House"), and an unrecognizable Phil Fondacaro (the troll from "Troll") as Fuzzbucket. Nothing brilliant, but it's likable and will entertain.

Fuzzbucket - a wise and lovable, but invisible creature - helps Mikey deal with his parents and the trauma of his first day at high school. In return, Mikey helps create a preparation that will make Fuzzbucket visible to everyone. In the vein of "Harvey", an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believe in him.

About invisible friends, invisible and yes imaginary, with a light and dark effect provided by the lighting and location, a disgusting Green goo, which makes the giant mouse (lovely little furry monster, disgustingly funny) visible again, all right, cute, really cute I thought it was the boogeyman, but it was just a different friend... Cute...

This is a great film takes me back to my childhood. Only one problem I cant seem to find a copy of it anywhere? If anyone reads this I would love to hear if you know of how I can get my hands on a copy! Its such a funny film, I have lots of great memories sitting watching it with my big brother. I would love to see it again in all its glory that I can remember. I would also like a copy to show my children when I have any. I have most of my friends looking for a copy all over the web but so far no good , Its an absolutely fab film!!!!!!! I think it should be back on at Christmas instead of all the same old films!!!! Thanks A very BIG fuzz bucket fan

A boy finds an invisible friend the adults think it's imaginary, it turned out to be more real than they thought.

I thought it was going to be moral lesson of a boy coming out of his shell or facing his nightmares at his first day of high school. In fact a creepy rat human hybrid was following him. If I watched this as a kid I would certainly get nightmares. Couldn't they make the creature a little more appealing?

This was a great movie for family to watch.

It is about a little creature that can only be seen by a young boy. Fuzz Bucket lives in the little boys tree house. This movie is great for any child that has ever had an imaginary friend.

I would love to see them offer it preferable on DVD but VHS would be nice. During the 80's Disney came out Sunday night movies for parents to watch with their kids, This was one of many.

I wish they would offer more of these movies on DVD for those of us who spent many happy hrs with there family watching decent shows with their family.

Maybe if enough of us request them they will.