Sid Krofft Dies at 96

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Sid Krofft, a pioneer of Saturday morning television who died Friday in Los Angeles.

Krofft was the creative force behind some of the most fantastical and subversive puppet-filled worlds ever seen on screen, including 'The Banana Splits' and 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.' His work was known for its trippy visuals and imaginative storytelling, which earned a cult following among both children and adults.

Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood, celebrating his extraordinary contribution to the golden age of children's programming.