Marty Krofft
Biography
Marty Krofft (born Moshopopoulos Yolas, April 9, 1937 — November 25, 2023) was a Canadian television creator, writer, and puppeteer. Alongside his older brother Sid, he produced numerous children's television and variety show programs in the U.S., particularly in the 1970s, including H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The duo's fantasy programs often featured large-headed puppets, high-concept plots, and extensive use of low-budget special effects.
Personal Details
Movies (12)
Land of the Lost
Producer (Production)
2009
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
as Self
2005
Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
Producer (Production)
1988
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
Executive Producer (Production)
1985
Saturday's the Place!
Producer (Production)
1984
The CBS Saturday Morning Preview Special
Producer (Production)
1983
Side Show
Executive Producer (Production)
1981
Middle Age Crazy
Executive Producer (Production)
1980
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
Executive Producer (Production)
1978
Really, Raquel
Executive Producer (Production)
1974
Fol-de-Rol
Creator (Crew)
1972
Pufnstuf
Executive Producer (Production)
1970
TV Shows (21)
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Producer (Production)
2016
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl
Original Series Creator (Writing)
2016
Family Affair
Executive Producer (Production)
2002
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Land of the Lost
Producer (Production)
1991
D.C. Follies
Creator (Creator)
1987
Pryor's Place
Producer (Production)
1984
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Producer (Production)
1980
Pink Lady
Producer (Production)
1980
The Brady Bunch Hour
Producer (Production)
1977
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
Creator (Creator)
1976
The Krofft Supershow
Creator (Creator)
1976
Donny & Marie
Producer (Production)
1976
Far Out Space Nuts
Producer (Production)
1975
The Lost Saucer
Creator (Creator)
1975
Land of the Lost
Creator (Creator)
1974
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Creator (Creator)
1973
Lidsville
Creator (Creator)
1971
The Bugaloos
Creator (Creator)
1970
H.R. Pufnstuf
Creator (Creator)
1969
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour
Creator (Creator)
1968