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Marty Krofft

Creator · 1937–2023 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Marty Krofft (born Moshopopoulos Yolas, April 9, 1937 — November 25, 2023) was a Canadian television creator, writer, and puppeteer. Alongside his older brother Sid, he produced numerous children's television and variety show programs in the U.S., particularly in the 1970s, including H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The duo's fantasy programs often featured large-headed puppets, high-concept plots, and extensive use of low-budget special effects.

Known for

Filmography

2016Sigmund and the Sea MonstersProducer
2016Electra Woman & Dyna GirlOriginal Series Creator
2009Land of the LostProducer
2005Surge of Power: The Stuff of HeroesSelf
2002Family AffairExecutive Producer
1996E! True Hollywood Story
1991Land of the LostProducer
1988Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye ExpressProducer
1987D.C. FolliesCreator
1985All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday SpectacularExecutive Producer
1984Pryor's PlaceProducer
1984Saturday's the Place!Producer
1983The CBS Saturday Morning Preview SpecialProducer
1981Side ShowExecutive Producer
1980Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersProducer
1980Middle Age CrazyExecutive Producer
1980Pink LadyProducer
1978The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday SuperstarsExecutive Producer
1977The Brady Bunch HourProducer
1976Electra Woman and Dyna GirlCreator
1976The Krofft SupershowCreator
1976Donny & MarieProducer
1975Far Out Space NutsProducer
1975The Lost SaucerCreator
1974Land of the LostCreator
1974Really, RaquelExecutive Producer
1973Sigmund and the Sea MonstersCreator
1972Fol-de-RolCreator
1971LidsvilleCreator
1970The BugaloosCreator
1970PufnstufExecutive Producer
1969H.R. PufnstufCreator
1968The Banana Splits Adventure HourCreator
—Middle Age CrazyCreator
—The Patti LaBelle ShowCreator
—Krofft Late NightCreator
—Harry Tracy, DesperadoCreator

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