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Appreciation: Sid Krofft's subversive and fantastical TV puppet worlds will live on
Los Angeles Times —
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Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96
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Sid Krofft, 96, a creator of trippy kids’ shows including ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ dies
Boston Globe —
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Creator of Beloved Children’s TV Show Dies at 96
Daily Beast —
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Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96
ABC News —
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Sid Krofft dead at 96: Creator of Land of the Lost and H.R. Pufnstuf passes away as cause of death is revealed
Daily Mail —
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Kids TV show pioneer dead at 96: ‘That man was extraordinary’
al.com —
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Sid Krofft, 96, a Creator of Trippy Kids’ Shows Like ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ Dies
The New York Times —
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Entertainment legend Sid Krofft dies at age 96
AP News —
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Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96
The Independent —
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Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96
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Sid Krofft, Co-Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dead at 96
Rolling Stone —
Sid Krofft dies at 96
Sid Krofft's death marks the end of an era for children's entertainment, where his subversive and fantastical puppet worlds left a lasting impact on television history.
The Kroffts were known for their large-scale puppets and imaginative storytelling, which also helped launch the careers of stars like Donny and Marie Osmond.
While some of their productions were short-lived, they achieved cult status and continue to influence creators today.
Tributes have poured in for the Canadian-born producer, who was described as an 'extraordinary' figure in the industry.
Sid Krofft
Canadian television producer
Canadian television producer
Marty Krofft
Canadian puppeteer (1937-2023)
Canadian puppeteer (1937-2023)
H.R. Pufnstuf
American children's television series
American children's television series
Land of the Lost
Television series
Television series