We sometimes forget, even at this late date, that television is a remarkably young medium, with only about 75 years since network broadcasts began in 1948. And those under the age of about 25 might not be familiar with something that was once a treasured part of growing up in the U.S.: Saturday morning cartoons. […]
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Marty Krofft's business acumen was why the partnership with brother Sid Krofft, which produced 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' still influences TV.