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Marty Krofft, the TV creator behind the children's shows "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Land of the Lost," has died. He was 86.

Marty Krofft, co-producer of iconic children’s television shows including “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost,” died Saturday afternoon in California, his representative announced. He was 86.

He and his brother Sid are known for creating fantastical children's shows such as "Land of the Lost," “H.R. Pufnstuf," and “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour."

LOS ANGELES — Marty Krofft, the TV creator behind the iconic children’s shows “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour,” “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost,” died from kidney failure on

Dubbed the 'King of Saturday Mornings,' Marty and his brother Sid were puppeteers-turned-producers whose kids shows, which prominently featured elaborate dolls and puppets, changed the children’s TV landscape.

TV producer Marty Krofft died Saturday of kidney failure, publicist Harlan Boll said.

TV producer Marty Krofft died Saturday of kidney failure, publicist Harlan Boll said.

(CNN) — Marty Krofft, co-producer of iconic children’s television shows including “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost,” died Saturday afternoon in California, his representative announced. He was 86.

Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufnstuf producer Marty Krofft dead at 86. Land of the Lost and H.R. Pufnstuf puppeteer and producer Marty Krofft has died at the age of 86.

TV producer Marty Krofft died Saturday of kidney failure, publicist Harlan Boll said.