Sid Krofft, the children’s television producer behind such hits as H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost has died. He was 96.
Krofft worked as a circus puppeteer before moving into television, where he worked closely with his brother Marty, who died in 2023 at the age of 86.
Sid’s death was announced on his official Instagram account by his friend and business partner Kelly Killian, who wrote: “I loved Sid with my whole heart. The last six years of my life were devoted to him, and his to me. 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.There is no way I could ever repay the life lessons he gave me, both the beautiful and the difficult. Even now, I find myself instinctively checking in on him, walking into a room ready to ask him a question about a piece of history or a person that no longer exists.
“I didn’t know Sid for his shows—I only knew the man who created them. And that man was extraordinary.
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“Last Thursday night, he grabbed my arm and said, ‘Kelly, I need you to know something… I love you.’ Those words will stay with me forever. I will miss his big blue eyes, his cheerful smile with his dimples, and the warmth that seemed to follow him everywhere he went.
“That man embodied love, life, and happiness — right to the very end… I love you more, Sid. Always.”
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