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Sid Krofft, rCyH.R. PufnstufrCO creator and childrenrCOs TV visionary, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) rCo Sid Krofft, the Canadian-born entertainment wizard who teamed with his brother and fellow puppeteer Marty Krofft to create such
cult favorites as childrenrCOs 1960s TV show rCLH.R. Pufnstuf,rCY has died at age 96.

KrofftrCOs death, which came three years after the death of Marty Krofft,
was announced on Instagram by his friend and business partner Kelly
Killian. Additional details were not immediately available.

rCLThe last six years of my life were devoted to him, and his to me,rCY Killian wrote. rCLIn that time, he taught me more than I could ever put into words rCo 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.rCY

The Kroffts popularized cultural figures ranging from the inept Weenie the Genie to siblings Donny and Marie Osmond.

TV fans of a certain age would long remember rCLH.R. Pufnstuf,rCY the live- action puppet series with its cheerful theme song, the dragon who gave the show its name rCo and served as Mayor of Living Island rCo and such memorable, supporting characters as the larcenous witch Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo, and
her patented Vroom Broom. rCLH.R. PufnstufrCY only aired for 17 episodes, in 1969, but lived on for decades in reruns and syndication. It ranked 27th
in a 2007 TV Guide poll of all-time cult favorites.

Other Krofft productions included rCLLand of the Lost,rCY rCLElectra Woman and Dyna GirlrCY and rCLPryorrCOs Place,rCY featuring comedian Richard Pryor. Their
childrenrCOs shows were so far-flung at times that critics suspected the Kroffts were under the influence of drugs rCo allegations the brothers rejected rCo but they also oversaw such wholesome programming as the rCLDonny & Marie,rCY the OsmondsrCO 1970s variety show.

The Kroffts received a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement in 2018, and
a Hollywood Walk of Fame star two years later.

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