Ryan Dosier – We’ve all be thinking so much about Jerry Nelson over the past few days. Personally, I’ve been listening to his music almost nonstop and reading testimonies and seeing pictures of my hero Jerry Nelson all over the place. But one thing...
Sailin’ through the eye of that storm by Ryan DosierDavid Hosay – I have no memory without having Jerry in my life. His characters from Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock entertained, educated, and inspired me. I listen to his voice almost...
Goodbye Jerry by Neil WhitmanJarrod Fairclough – I was lying on the couch when I thought I would quickly check Facebook. The first image that greeted me was that of Jerry Nelson. I thought “What a nice picture to see.” Then I saw above it the letters...
JERRY NELSON1934-2012Ryan Dosier – It’s hard to put in to words just what the man, the Muppeteer, the legendary Jerry Nelson has meant to me. Though I only “met” Jerry via email just over a year ago, I’ve known him my entire...
Maxwell Jessop – Welcome back, readers. Or should I say, students? I hope you’re studying up for the Muppetology school season coming real soon. I know Ryan won’t give tests, but… I hope you’re studying anyway. But that’s not why...
Today we are spotlighting the artwork of a friend of the blog, Danny Beckwith! Danny has the honor of being one of the few Muppet fans that I’ve met in person (the first Muppet fan, actually) thanks to The Muppet Mindset. He’s a great guy and a good...
Today’s interview is with Jeni Rizio, the webmaster of The Official Caroll Spinney Fan Page located at CarollSpinney.net. Since 2001, Jeni has provided the world at large with personal stories, interviews, and more direct from Caroll Spinney. Today she shares...
Maxwell Jessop – From a marketing standpoint, Wilkins is probably the good guy. But how about if you don’t like Wilkins Coffee or are biased about coffee at all? In these times you should be prepared. Yes… I know Wilkins Coffee is now defunct, and those...
Today we have a special treat as we get to talk with the two main filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary about Caroll Spinney, I Am Big Bird, Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker. Dave and Chad were really eager to talk to Muppet fans about the project, so we all hope...
Maxwell Jessop – Here at The Muppet Mindset, we like to make sure you have the best in personal safety. So, we decided for a How To this week, we would show you what to do and not do in the presence of ferocious bear. The Muppet Mindset (Skeptically)...
Ryan Dosier – A week ago today, I had an incredible evening as I went to see the new Disney stage musical production of Aladdin. Why would I be writing about this on a Muppet website? Great question–and I have a great answer! It is because Muppeteer and...
MUPPETS AND THE CHILDREN OF THE 21st CENTURYKyle Mahoney – The creations of Jim Henson are timeless; they will stand the test of time and live on many years after we’re gone. But with the changing interests of each new generation, will all of his...
Ryan Dosier – Who wouldn’t want to be a Fraggle, right? You get to be fun-sized, furry, have a tail… Today on The Muppet Mindset we are pleased to introduce our guaranteed-to-work* method of turning yourself into a Fraggle! Just follow this step by...
A trademark of many Muppet productions is their uncanny ability to attract some of today’s biggest stars to appear alongside Kermit, Fozzie, and the gang. Why, The Muppets alone featured some of the most popular names in comedy today (Neil Patrick Harris, Jim...
Ryan Dosier – After talking about Fraggle Rock for three weeks, you start to become a little Fragglish yourself. I constantly find myself dancing my cares away and eating radishes… but that’s beside the point. Today’s entry marks the final in...
Ryan Dosier – For the past two weeks I’ve been haphazardly tossing out my thoughts on one of Jim Henson’s greatest projects: Fraggle Rock. Two weeks ago I discussed the amazing characters and last week I focused on the powerful and toe-tapping music...
Ryan Dosier – Welcome to summer school, class! If you had studied harder maybe you wouldn’t be here… but I’m pretty sure you’re all glued to your seats after our Muppet Labs lesson so maybe that’s why you’re here....
Ryan Dosier – This is the second day in a row that we’re talking about Fraggle Rock here on The Muppet Mindset. Rather convenient that the news breaks on the hiring of new writers on a Fraggle Rock movie just after I start a brand new article series about...
Ryan Dosier – For the past few weeks I’ve been partaking in one of the best things a Muppet fan can do for him or herself: watching the complete series of Fraggle Rock on DVD. This beautiful series ran for four seasons and features some of my favorite...
Interview with Muppeteer Martin P. Robinson Conducted by Ryan Dosier RYAN: Do you want to talk a little about your work with Sesame International? What productions have you helped out with? MARTY: Canada, Mexico, Israel, Palestine, France, Germany, Egypt, Russia,...
