Sid Krofft, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost, has died at age 96. News reports circulated April 2026 confirming his passing and noting tributes from colleagues and fans.[1][2][3]
What’s notable
- Krofft and his brother Marty built a distinctive psychedelic era of children’s television with live-action puppets and surreal worlds.
- Their work earned a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement (2018) and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2020), underscoring their lasting influence on kids’ TV.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull a few additional reliable tributes or summarize their key shows and impact in a concise timeline.[2][4]
Sources
FILE - Sid Krofft, right, and his brother Marty Krofft appear with the puppet "Collette," developed for "The Dean Martin Show," appear in Los Angeles on Aug. 27, 1968. (AP
www.wvnews.comNEW YORK (AP) — Sid Krofft, the Canadian-born entertainment wizard who teamed with his brother and fellow puppeteer Marty Krofft to create such cult favorites as children's 1960s TV show “H.R. Pufnstuf,”... - 4/13/2026 1:10:34 PM Newser
www.newser.comPuppeteer and producer Sid Krofft, who was best known as one-half of the legendary Krofft Brothers, the creative force behind a wave of wildly imaginative children’s television in the 1960s and ’70s, has died at 96.
www.yardbarker.comSid Krofft, the visionary puppeteer who, alongside his younger brother Marty, reshaped children's television with psychedelic sets, surreal characters, and unforgettable Saturday morning shows, has died at 96.Krofft passed away...
www.geo.tvSid Krofft has died at age 96. The Canadian-born entertainment wizard teamed with his brother Marty to create 1960s cult favorites like children's TV show “H.R. Pufnstuf.” Krofft's death was announced on Instagram by his friend and business partner Kelly Killian. “H.R. Pufnstuf” aired for just 17 episodes in 1969 but became a long-lasting favorite in reruns. The Kroffts also produced shows like “Land of the Lost” and the Osmonds' variety show. They received a Daytime Emmy for lifetime...
feeds.ajc.comThe children's television producer was known for his work with his brother Marty, who died in 2023
www.independent.co.ukSid Krofft - News - IMDb - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.comSid Krofft, the beloved puppeteer behind 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' is dead at 96 as tributes poured in. Learn the details of his life and death.
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