Sid Krofft, the puppeteer and entertainment innovator who, with his brother Marty Krofft, created iconic children's shows like 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' has passed away. The Kroffts were known for their imaginative live-action puppet series and variety shows. Krofft's death comes three years after his brother Marty's passing. He received a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
FILE – Puppeteers Sid Krofft , left, and Marty Krofft stand next to H.R. Pufnstuf , one of their many creations, at an auction in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Aug. 23, 1998. Sid Krofft , the Canadian-born entertainment wizard who teamed with his brother and fellow puppeteer Marty Krofft to create suchKrofft's death, which came three years after the death of Marty Krofft , was announced on Instagram by his friend and business partner Kelly Killian. Additional details were not immediately available.
“The last six years of my life were devoted to him, and his to me,” Killian wrote. “In that time, he taught me more than I could ever put into words — about the art of Hollywood, the magic of the stage, and the depth and complexity of human nature. I wish so very much that I had more time with him.”
The Kroffts popularized cultural figures ranging from the inept Weenie the Genie to siblings Donny and Marie Osmond. TV fans of a certain age would long remember “H.R. Pufnstuf,” the live-action puppet series with its cheerful theme song, the dragon who gave the show its name — and served as Mayor of Living Island — and such memorable, supporting characters as the larcenous witch Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo, and her patented Vroom Broom.
“H.R. Pufnstuf” only aired for 17 episodes, in 1969, but lived on for decades in reruns and syndication. It ranked 27th in a 2007 TV Guide poll of all-time cult favorites. Other Krofft productions included “Land of the Lost,” “Electra Woman and Dyna Girl” and “Pryor’s Place,” featuring comedian Richard Pryor.
Their children's shows were so far-flung at times that critics suspected the Kroffts were under the influence of drugs — allegations the brothers rejected — but they also oversaw such wholesome programming as the “Donny & Marie,” the Osmonds' 1970s variety show. The Kroffts received a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement in 2018, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star two years later.
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