Thursday, July 05, 2012

TELEVISION ICONS SID & MARTY KROFFT TO HEADLINE EXCLUSIVE PANEL HOSTED BY CHRIS GORE WITH A SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST
SATURDAY, JULY 14 ONLY AT COMIC-CON IN SAN DIEGO

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Sid and Marty Krofft changed Saturday mornings forever when the sibling puppeteers unleashed colorful characters like H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos on a generation of sugary-cereal-fueled kids growing up in the 1970s and ’80s. They have recently debuted three new DVD releases including a compilation disc featuring classic episodes of some of their most beloved shows along with full series releases of H.R. Pufnstuf and the first season of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters All three sets are available now from Vivendi Entertainment. At this year’s Comic-Con panel the Krofft brothers will debut for the first time ever an exclusive look at the never-before-seen network pitch presentation reel that sold Land of the Lost to NBC. Join them for this exclusive discussion called Sid & Marty Krofft: A Look at the Past, Present and Future. The panel will be moderated by G4 Attack of the Show’s Chris Gore and will feature a special surprise guest to be revealed that day.

WHO:Sid & Marty Krofft, Chris Gore and a special surprise guest.
WHAT:An exclusive panel and Q & A (moderated by Chris Gore)
WHERE: Comic-Con San Diego – Room 23ABC
WHEN:Saturday, July 14 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

 After the panel, Sid & Marty Krofft, will appear in Huckleberry’s booth #3449 for a signing from 3:00-3:30 PM.

About Sid & Marty Krofft
Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft have been producing quality family entertainment for over 40 years. Sid & Marty became a household name in the ’70s with a series of remarkable programs that featured elaborate sets and fanciful characters. H.R. Pufnstuf was the first in a long line of beloved programs created by the Kroffts, including The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Land Of The Lost, Far Out Space Nuts, Lost Saucer, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Krofft Supershow Hour, The Bay City Rollers Show, Wonderbug and Bigfoot & Wildboy. The Kroffts’ success with Saturday morning television prompted a demand for them to produce prime-time programming. They produced various prime-time series and specials, including The Brady Bunch Hour, The Donny & Marie Show, Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters and DC Follies.

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