Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96

Home Film News Apr 13, 2026 9:13am PT Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96 By Carmel Dagan Plus Icon Carmel Dagan Staff Writer Latest Valerie Perrine, ‘Superman’ and Oscar-Nommed ‘Lenny’ Star, Dies at 82 3 weeks ago Chuck Norris, Action Icon and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Star, Dies at 86 3 weeks ago Robert Duvall, Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Great Santini,’ Dies at 95 2 months ago See All Getty Images Sid Krofft, who with his late brother Marty created and produced memorable kids shows “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” — as well as the 2009 feature based on the latter — died Friday in Los Angeles. His friend Kelly Killian wrote on Instagram, “I loved Sid with my whole heart. The last six years of my life were devoted to him, and his to me. In that time, he taught me more than I could ever put into words—about the art of Hollywood, the magic of the stage, and the depth and complexity of human nature. I wish so very much that I had more time with him. Related Stories 'Faces of Death' Review: A '70s-Style B-Horror Movie Taps into the Growing Appetite for Horror That's 'Real'