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Sid Krofft, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf, dies at 96

tvApr 14, 2026878

Sid Krofft, the Canadian-born puppeteer who co-created H.R. Pufnstuf with brother Marty Krofft, died at 96. The Krofft brothers built a studio that produced surreal, puppet and costume driven children's series such as H.R. Pufnstuf and The Krofft Supershow in the late 1960s and 1970s. Their characters spawned merchandise, periodic TV revivals and a lasting influence on family-entertainment design.

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Sid Krofft, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf, has died at age 96.
Sid and Marty Krofft created H.R. Pufnstuf and other puppet-driven children's shows.
Their surreal, costume-heavy shows dominated late 1960s and 1970s children's television.
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thecanadianpressnews.caSid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96hollywoodreporter.comSid Krofft, Co-Creator of Mind-Blowing Kids TV Shows, Dies at 96forum.blu-ray.comRIP Sid Krofft

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