Person in history
Sid and Marty Krofft
Sid Krofft, Canadian-American puppeteer and producer (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · April 10
Their story
Who they were
Cydus Yolas and Moshopopoulos Yolas, known professionally as Sid and Marty Krofft or the Krofft Brothers, were a Canadian sibling team of television creators, writers, and puppeteers. Through their production company Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures, they made numerous children's television and variety show programs in the US, particularly in the 1970s, including H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. Their fantasy programs often featured large-headed puppets, high-concept plots,
Why this date
Sid and Marty Krofft appears on our April 10 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Sid and Marty Krofft
When did Sid and Marty Krofft die?
April 10 2026.
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