REVIEW: “In Their Own Words: Jim Henson”
A look at the recent PBS documentary.
In Other News: Muppet Folks Doing Non-Muppet Things
Updates on the non-Muppet work from Muppet performers and writers like Frank Oz, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Sonia Manzano, and more!
REMINDER: I Am Big Bird Opens TODAY!
You have multiple options for viewing the Caroll Spinney documentary.
C Is for “Celebrating Joe Raposo”
The legendary Sesame Street composer got a special screening at NYC’s Museum of the Moving Image this weekend.
I Am Reviewing I AM BIG BIRD
“I Am Big Bird” is the documentary that fans have wanted and that Caroll Spinney deserves.
Steve’s Stuff: Bid on Steve Whitmire’s Muppet Memorabilia
Interview with Steve Whitmire about his Muppet collection, now up for auction to benefit the Center for Puppetry Arts!
Fran Brill Week: Little Birds and Toast Lovers on Sesame Street
A bird, a fish, a toast-lover… Fran Brill played some swell characters on Sesame Street whose names weren’t Prairie Dawn or Zoe.
What’s Up, Doc: 21 Memorable Doc Stories From Fraggle Rock
What’s Fraggle Rock without Doc? Here are some of our favorite moments featuring Sprocket’s best friend.
Great Muppeteer Duos: Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt
Whether they were playing construction workers, Gorgs, or Twiddlebugs, they made a great team.
What I’m Thinking About on May 16th
Pondering Jim Henson and how he changed the world… and my world.
Help Sesame Street Writer Norman Stiles with His New Puppet Project
Sesame Street’s former head writer has launched an Indie Gogo campaign for his latest project, the Baby & Toddler Parenthood News Network.
An Interview with Craig Shemin
Our interview with Muppet writer, Jim Henson Legacy president, and Muppets Character Encyclopedia author Craig Shemin.
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 4: An Encyclopedia You Can Actually Read
In this installment, Muppet writer and Jim Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin answers all our burning questions about The Muppets Character Encyclopedia, including why Splurge made the cut but Droop didn’t.
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 3: Aimed at a Muppet Audience
In this installment, Muppet writer and Jim Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin talks about Avenue Q, his marriage to Muppet performer Stephanie D’Abruzzo, and writing the Muppets Character Encyclopedia.
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 2: Keeping Gonzo Real
In this installment, Muppet writer and Jim Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin talks about staying true to each Muppet character, hosting screenings of classic material, and Eric Jacobson’s first time playing Miss Piggy.
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 1: Through the Eyes of a Fan
In this first installment of our Q&A, longtime Muppet writer and Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin talks about getting hired by Henson, the challenges of writing CD-ROMs, and performing Michael Eisner.
John Henson 1965-2014
John Henson, the fourth of Jim and Jane Henson’s five children, has passed away at the age of 48.
Muppet Tech Wizard Faz Fazakas Dies at 95
The puppet designer had a huge impact of the evolution of the Muppets.
