1960s
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Liberace, the Kroffts, and Les Poupées de Paris
Last week, the legendary Sid Krofft passed away at the age of 96. Sid and his brother Marty (1937-2023) were two of Hollywood’s most innovative puppeteers and TV producers who were perhaps best known for creating the beloved children’s character H.R. Pufnstuf in 1969. Liberace considered the Krofft brothers “good friends” and first worked with… Continue reading
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Famous Friendships: Liberace and Sammy Davis Jr.
Happy Monday everyone! Today marks 100 years since Liberace’s friend and fellow show business extraordinaire Sammy Davis Jr. was born in New York City. 🎂 Davis was an accomplished singer, dancer, actor, and comedian who began his career as a child performer in the 1930s.1 In 1936, Davis would formally join his father and uncle’s… Continue reading
Beyond The Candelabra 