The Daily Beast
Daniel Knighton / FilmMagic Sid Krofft, the man behind the wildly popular 1960s children’s TV show H.R. Pufnstuf , has died at age 96. Working alongside his brother Marty, Krofft created memorable television with shows based around characters like Weenie the Genie and actors like Donny and Marie Osmond. Krofft’s longtime friend and business partner Kelly Killian announced his death in an Instagram post. “The last six years of my life were devoted to him, and his to me,” the caption reads. “In that time, he taught me more than I could ever put into words — about the art of Hollywood, the magic of the stage, and the depth and complexity of human nature. I wish so very much that I had more time with him.” Krofft’s magnum opus H.R. Pufnstuf featured live-action puppets and ran for 17 episodes in 1969. In that small time, it commanded a loyal following from a generation of young Americans. Krofft and his brother, who died three years earlier, earned spots on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They both received an Emmy for life achievement in 2018. Read it at NBC Philadelphia Read more at The Daily Beast.
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