TV producer Marty Krofft, known as "H.R." Known as. Creator of 'Pufnstuff' and 'Donny & Marie' dies in Los Angeles at age 86
Obituary
Marty Krofft, a TV producer known as "H.R." Known as. Known for its imaginative children's shows. The star of 1970s primetime hits including "Pufnstuff" and "Donny & Marie" has died in Los Angeles, his publicist said. Croft was 86 years old. Croft and his brother Sid were puppeteers who made a splash in television and eventually received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He first appeared on television as "H.R." Appeared as. Pufnstuff", which spawned the 1970 feature film "Pufnstuff". Several more shows were performed for various audiences, including "Land of the Lost"; "Electra Woman and Diana Girl"; "Pryor's Place" with comedian Richard Pryor. " and "D.C. Fools," in which puppets satirized politics and news. The pair were honored with a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement in 2018. Two years later he received a Walk of Fame star.
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