Marty Krofft, iconic TV producer, dead at 86

Marty Krofft, a pioneer in children's television programming and primetime hits with his brother Sid, died of kidney failure in Los Angeles. He was 86.

Marty and brother Sid Krofft dominated Saturday morning programming for multiple generations of fans.  Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.

"Krofft also created a long list of primetime hits that included, the satirical and funny "D.C. Follies" series, the "Donny & Marie Show" (which rocketed to No. 1 on Friday-nights on ABC), "The Brady Bunch Hour," and "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters," all of which were audience favorites and remained in the top 10," his rep said.