Marty Krofft
Known for: Creator
Born: April 9, 1937
Died: November 25, 2023
Place of birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Filmography
12 movies · 26 TV shows, newest first
NR
The Aquabats! Saturday Morning!
2018
7.3
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
2016
4.7
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl
2016
5.5
Land of the Lost
2009
10.0
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
2005
9.3
Family Affair
2002
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
6.8
Land of the Lost
1991
NR
Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
1988
10.0
D.C. Follies
1987NR
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular
1985
7.0
Pryor's Place
1984
NR
Saturday's the Place!
1984NR
The CBS Saturday Morning Preview Special
1983
8.5
Side Show
1981
6.0
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
1980
4.7
Middle Age Crazy
1980
7.0
Pink Lady
1980
NR
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
1978
3.8
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
6.0
The Krofft Supershow
1976
6.3
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
1976
6.8
Donny & Marie
1976
6.5
Far Out Space Nuts
1975
6.0
The Lost Saucer
1975
7.1
Land of the Lost
1974
NR
Really, Raquel
1974
6.0
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
1973
NR
Fol-de-Rol
1972
5.4
Lidsville
1971
6.4
The Bugaloos
1970
6.2
Pufnstuf
1970
7.0
H.R. Pufnstuf
1969
7.4
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour
1968NR
Krofft Late Night
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The Patti LaBelle Show
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Harry Tracy, Desperado
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Middle Age Crazy
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