Marty Krofft, one half of the legendary team behind H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and so many more, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death was kidney failure.
Sid and Marty Krofft left an indelible mark on pop culture – despite their most famous works only really ever having a small selection of episodes to them: H.R. Pufnstuf had a mere 17, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters had 25 and Land of the Lost (a favorite here at JoBlo.com) had 43 across three seasons, their highest. Still, their works, which often felt like fever dreams and acid trips, remain some of the most visually arresting and – whether they ever fully realized or not – drug-friendly works of their generation. Sid and Marty Krofft, too, remained faithful to their creations as they were adapted for different generations, serving as producers on the Will Ferrell-starring Land of the Lost...
Sid and Marty Krofft left an indelible mark on pop culture – despite their most famous works only really ever having a small selection of episodes to them: H.R. Pufnstuf had a mere 17, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters had 25 and Land of the Lost (a favorite here at JoBlo.com) had 43 across three seasons, their highest. Still, their works, which often felt like fever dreams and acid trips, remain some of the most visually arresting and – whether they ever fully realized or not – drug-friendly works of their generation. Sid and Marty Krofft, too, remained faithful to their creations as they were adapted for different generations, serving as producers on the Will Ferrell-starring Land of the Lost...
- 11/26/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Marty Krofft, producer of shows like H.R. Pufnstuf, The Brady Bunch Hour, The Banana Splits and Land of the Lost, has died. He was 86.
Krofft, who produced many classic shows for children alongside his older brother Sid, died of kidney failure on Saturday in Los Angeles, his family announced.
After working on The Banana Splits, Krofft and his brother Sid, went on to create Saturday morning television programming geared toward kids. In 1969, the Krofft brothers began producing H.R. Pufnstuf which followed other shows like The Bugaloos (1970), Lidsville (1971), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) and Land of the Lost (1974).
Other shows that Krofft produced alongside his brother included Far Out Space Nuts (1975), The Lost Saucer (1975), Donny & Marie (1976), The Krofft Supershow (1976), The Brady Bunch Hour (1977), Pink Lady and Jeff (1980), Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980), Pryor’s Place (1984), D.C. Follies (1987), Land of the Lost (1991), Mutt & Stuff (2015) and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters...
Krofft, who produced many classic shows for children alongside his older brother Sid, died of kidney failure on Saturday in Los Angeles, his family announced.
After working on The Banana Splits, Krofft and his brother Sid, went on to create Saturday morning television programming geared toward kids. In 1969, the Krofft brothers began producing H.R. Pufnstuf which followed other shows like The Bugaloos (1970), Lidsville (1971), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973) and Land of the Lost (1974).
Other shows that Krofft produced alongside his brother included Far Out Space Nuts (1975), The Lost Saucer (1975), Donny & Marie (1976), The Krofft Supershow (1976), The Brady Bunch Hour (1977), Pink Lady and Jeff (1980), Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980), Pryor’s Place (1984), D.C. Follies (1987), Land of the Lost (1991), Mutt & Stuff (2015) and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters...
- 11/26/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Take a look @ the new trailer revealing more footage of actresses Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as superheroes 'ElectraWoman' and 'DynaGirl', in a feature reboot of the 1976 female superhero team:
The original ElectraWoman and DynaGirl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow".
When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, each 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series...
"...the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'ElectraWoman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'DynaGirl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode, the duo...
The original ElectraWoman and DynaGirl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow".
When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, each 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series...
"...the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'ElectraWoman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'DynaGirl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode, the duo...
- 3/31/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek the first footage of Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as superheroes 'Electra Woman' and 'Dyna Girl', in a reboot of the 1976 female superhero team:
The original Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode,...
The original Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode,...
- 7/24/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as "Electra Woman & Dyna Girl", in the new feature film reboot of the 1976 female superhero team:
The original Electra Woman and DynaGirl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode, the duo would...
The original Electra Woman and DynaGirl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode, the duo would...
- 7/5/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek the first images of Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as superheroes 'Electra Woman' and 'Dyna Girl', in a reboot of the 1976 female superhero team:
The original Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode,...
The original Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, was a live action science fiction children's television series.
"Electra Woman and DynaGirl" aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series "The Krofft Supershow". When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
"...deliberately lampooning the superhero combo of 'Batman' and 'Robin', taking many of its cues from the earlier "Batman" 1966 TV series, the show followed the crime-fighting exploits of female caped crusader 'Electra Woman' (Deidre Hall) and her teen sidekick 'Dyna Girl' (Judy Strangis), who worked in their off-time as reporters for a magazine.
"In each episode,...
- 3/12/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Legendary Digital Media and Fullscreen have partnered with YouTube phenoms Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart in an updated version of Sid & Marty Krofft‘s classic 70’s TV series Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, bringing the property to a new generation of viewers. Fullscreen will debut and exhibit Electra Woman and Dyna Girl in the U.S. with Legendary Television Distribution overseeing global distribution. Sid & Marty Krofft will executive produce the project.
The reboot will start internet superstars Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as the seventies icons (shut up, this is my article). The series, comes on the heels of Helbig’s crossover from YouTube fame to television as the host of a late night talk show for E! which premieres in April. Both Helbig and Hart have large social media followings with a combined total of over 10 million subscribers and followers over all of their YouTube and social media platforms.
The reboot will start internet superstars Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart as the seventies icons (shut up, this is my article). The series, comes on the heels of Helbig’s crossover from YouTube fame to television as the host of a late night talk show for E! which premieres in April. Both Helbig and Hart have large social media followings with a combined total of over 10 million subscribers and followers over all of their YouTube and social media platforms.
- 3/1/2015
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Sid and Marty Krofft with Amazon Studios head Roy Price and Sigmund the Sea Monster
From H.R. Pufnstuf to The Donnie and Marie Show to Pryor’s Place, many of the most colorful and memorable series of the 1970s and 1980s sprang from the imaginations of Sid and Marty Krofft. Their groundbreaking, live-action kids fantasy shows were mainstays of the Saturday morning airwaves, which had previously been the exclusive domain of cartoons.
Now the iconic television producers are working with Amazon Studios to develop a reimagined pilot of classic ‘70s children live action series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
“Sid and Marty are geniuses and we are honored to be working with them to bring to the world a return of what we believe is TV’s most fabulous and funniest sea creature ever,” said Roy Price, Vice President, Amazon Studios, in an announcement about the development deal with the Kroffts.
From H.R. Pufnstuf to The Donnie and Marie Show to Pryor’s Place, many of the most colorful and memorable series of the 1970s and 1980s sprang from the imaginations of Sid and Marty Krofft. Their groundbreaking, live-action kids fantasy shows were mainstays of the Saturday morning airwaves, which had previously been the exclusive domain of cartoons.
Now the iconic television producers are working with Amazon Studios to develop a reimagined pilot of classic ‘70s children live action series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
“Sid and Marty are geniuses and we are honored to be working with them to bring to the world a return of what we believe is TV’s most fabulous and funniest sea creature ever,” said Roy Price, Vice President, Amazon Studios, in an announcement about the development deal with the Kroffts.
- 2/12/2015
- Hollywonk
Invest in foam rubber futures now, because Amazon Studios has inked a deal with Sid and Marty Krofft to “reimagine” their live-action 1970s kids show Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
“Sid and Marty are geniuses,” Amazon Studios VP Roy Price said in announcing the pilot order, “and we are honored to be working with them to bring to the world a return of what we believe is TV’s most fabulous and funniest sea creature ever.”
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The Kroffts’ dominion over the Saturday morning TV airwaves/my young life began in...
“Sid and Marty are geniuses,” Amazon Studios VP Roy Price said in announcing the pilot order, “and we are honored to be working with them to bring to the world a return of what we believe is TV’s most fabulous and funniest sea creature ever.”
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The Kroffts’ dominion over the Saturday morning TV airwaves/my young life began in...
- 2/12/2015
- TVLine.com
In 1976, Sid and Marty Krofft ("H.R. Pufnstuf") created Electra Woman and Dyna Girl for their series The Krofft Supershow. There were sixteen 12-minute segments, that featured Deidre Hall ("Days of Our Lives") as Electra Woman (played by ) and Judy Strangis ("Room 222") as her sidekick Dyna Girl. For whatever reason, Warner Bros. commissioned a new version in 2001 with Markie Post ("Night Court") as Electra Woman and Anne Stedman ("That '70s Show") as Dyna Girl. Where the original version was a spoof on the 60's Batman & Robin television series, this new version was a cynical take on superheroes. Markie Post's Electra Woman is portrayed as former superhero who has become trailer park trash. She's hooked on booze, and has a mighty chip on her shoulder because her original Dyna Girl stole her husband. Watch the pilot above and be on the lookout for brief appearances by The Flash...
- 5/15/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Who's your friend when things get rough?
The strange, strange world of H.R. Pufnstuf is now out on DVD! Every episode is there with every character you may (or may not) remember, including lead boy Jimmy, his sparkly talking flute Freddy (who can crawl around like an inchworm), Mayor H.R. Pufnstuf (who is some sort of overweight bureaucratic flightless dragon), and the dread Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo, her mean vulture sidekick, and her wild Vroom Broom.
There are just not many shows that reflect the times of the early 70's with as much eerie strength as H.R. Pufnstuf. This is the first 'live action' puppet show created by the infamous duo Sid and Marty Krofft, and it was successful enough that it ran for three full seasons before shuffling off the puppeteer coil.
Included in this new release is, of course, every single episode of the series. As an extra, they've...
The strange, strange world of H.R. Pufnstuf is now out on DVD! Every episode is there with every character you may (or may not) remember, including lead boy Jimmy, his sparkly talking flute Freddy (who can crawl around like an inchworm), Mayor H.R. Pufnstuf (who is some sort of overweight bureaucratic flightless dragon), and the dread Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo, her mean vulture sidekick, and her wild Vroom Broom.
There are just not many shows that reflect the times of the early 70's with as much eerie strength as H.R. Pufnstuf. This is the first 'live action' puppet show created by the infamous duo Sid and Marty Krofft, and it was successful enough that it ran for three full seasons before shuffling off the puppeteer coil.
Included in this new release is, of course, every single episode of the series. As an extra, they've...
- 5/1/2011
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
As H. R. Pufnstuf marks 40 years since the series ended its trailblazing run on Saturday mornings, Vivendi Entertainment honors the iconic Sid and Marty Krofft creation with H. R. Pufnstuf: The Complete Series. This three-dvd collection features all 17 episodes, which were originally broadcast between 1969 and 1971.
Presented in standard and collector’s editions, both versions include the entire series accompanied by downloadable vintage coloring sheets, and – for the first time ever on DVD – the rare series episode, “Horror Hotel.” In addition, the Collector’s Edition comes with an exclusive H.R. Pufnstuf bobblehead. Each will be available April 12 at all retail outlets for a suggested list price of $24.99 (standard) and $34.97 (collector’s).
Four decades have past since H. R. Pufnstuf left NBC airwaves, but the colorful series remains popular, not only among those reliving their childhood, but also with others discovering the whimsical world of Living Island for the first time.
Presented in standard and collector’s editions, both versions include the entire series accompanied by downloadable vintage coloring sheets, and – for the first time ever on DVD – the rare series episode, “Horror Hotel.” In addition, the Collector’s Edition comes with an exclusive H.R. Pufnstuf bobblehead. Each will be available April 12 at all retail outlets for a suggested list price of $24.99 (standard) and $34.97 (collector’s).
Four decades have past since H. R. Pufnstuf left NBC airwaves, but the colorful series remains popular, not only among those reliving their childhood, but also with others discovering the whimsical world of Living Island for the first time.
- 4/4/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. announced today that it will bring the well-loved Sid & Marty Krofft characters from the 1970′s television series Lidsville to the big screen in a feature film by the same name.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) . animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work . brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) . animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work . brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
- 2/1/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
If you grew up in the 70's and 80's, you know who Sid and Marty Krofft are. Even most of the younger generations know a lot about them and their iconic characters. From the Press Release:
Sid And Marty Krofft’S Saturday Morning Hits
The DVD Spotlights the Duo’s Iconic Children’s Shows with Classic Episodes of H. R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters
Sid and Marty Krofft changed Saturday mornings forever when the sibling puppeteers unleashed colorful characters like H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos on a generation of sugary-cereal-fueled kids growing up in the 1970s and ’80s.
After partnering with the Krofft’s earlier this year, Vivendi Entertainment is launching a series of DVD sets and compilations this fall that will spotlight the duo’s iconic catalog of children’s shows. The first DVD release, Sid & Marty Krofft’S Saturday Morning Hits, will be available...
Sid And Marty Krofft’S Saturday Morning Hits
The DVD Spotlights the Duo’s Iconic Children’s Shows with Classic Episodes of H. R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters
Sid and Marty Krofft changed Saturday mornings forever when the sibling puppeteers unleashed colorful characters like H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos on a generation of sugary-cereal-fueled kids growing up in the 1970s and ’80s.
After partnering with the Krofft’s earlier this year, Vivendi Entertainment is launching a series of DVD sets and compilations this fall that will spotlight the duo’s iconic catalog of children’s shows. The first DVD release, Sid & Marty Krofft’S Saturday Morning Hits, will be available...
- 11/6/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
American legends Sid and Marty Krofft changed Saturday mornings forever when the sibling puppeteers unleashed colorful characters like H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos on a generation of kids growing up in the 1970s and .80s. The Krofft brothers have been producing quality family entertainment for over 30 years. Sid & Marty became a household name in the .70s with a series of remarkable programs that featured elaborate sets and fanciful characters. H.R. Pufnstuf was the first in a long line of beloved programs created by the Kroffts, including The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Land Of The Lost, Far Out Space Nuts, Lost Saucer, The Krofft Supershow Hour, The Bay City Rollers Show, Wonderbug and Bigfoot & Wildboy. The...
- 7/14/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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