Marty Krofft
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
- Creator
- Born
- 1937-04-09 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Died
- 2023-11-25
Known for
- Land of the Lost (2009) — Producer
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Land of the Lost (1974) — Creator
- The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968) — Creator
- Pufnstuf (1970) — Executive Producer
- H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) — Creator
- Electra Woman & Dyna Girl (2016) — Original Series Creator
- Land of the Lost (1991) — Producer
- Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) — Creator
- Donny & Marie (1976) — Producer
- Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976) — Creator
- The Bugaloos (1970) — Creator
- Lidsville (1971) — Creator
- Middle Age Crazy (1980) — Executive Producer
- The Lost Saucer (1975) — Creator
- Far Out Space Nuts (1975) — Producer