Marty Krofft, the producer behind titles such asLand of the LostandSigmund and the Sea Monsters, has passed away at the age of 86.According to Deadline, kidney failure was the reason behind Kroff’s passing, leaving the world withoutone of the greatest minds that have ever worked on children’s television. In 2009, his hit show,Land of the Lost,was adapted into a movie withWill Ferrellin the lead role. The producer’s death was reported on Saturday, marking the end of a very productive career, as well as the loss of a person dedicated to entertaining the youngest members of the audience.
The story of Krofft’s career began more than fifty years ago. Krofft was first involved withHere’s Irving, where he served as producer for the television short back in 1957. Before he ended up working for some of the most recognizable children’s programming from the time, the producer kept going until he finally was a part of the team behindThe Bugaloos. The series followed a group of teen heroes, as they kept the world safe from an evil antagonist played by comedianMartha Raye.The show was on the air from 1970 until 1972, when it was time for everyone involved to move on towards different projects.Wayne LaryeaandCaroline Elliswere a part of the main cast of the show.
Characters from another show the producer worked with for so many years,Lidsville, eventually got to meet the cast ofThe Brady Bunch, during a special presentation that was aired in 1972. WhenThe Brady Bunch,which starredRobert ReedandFlorence Henderson, crossed paths withLidsville,it demonstrated the degrees of success both stories earned at the time. Everything culminated inThe Brady Bunch Meets ABC’s Saturday Superstars, as the legacy of Krofft’s career continued to grow with every idea he made a reality across the decades he worked on television.
Marty Krofft Built His Legacy With His Brother, Sid Krofft
Much of the success obtained in Marty Krofft’s career happened with his brother,Sid Krofft, by his side. Productions such asPryor’s PlaceandMutt & Stuffwent from mere ideas to concepts aired on television thanks to the constant effort from the siblings.Sid Krofft is now 94 years old, having worked on the creation of television for children for more than half-a-century. The loss of his brother comes as a grieving process he shares with the millions of people who grew up with the product of their talents, as the industry suffers with the departure of one its most dedicated talents. Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of the Krofft family.
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