RIP Comedy Writer Marshall Brickman
Co-writer of the Muppet Show pilot “Sex and Violence” and a key player in the creation of The Swedish Chef.
RIP Quincy Jones
We remember music icon Quincy Jones, whose lengthy resume includes some time on Sesame Street.
RIP Teri Garr
Remembering the great Teri Garr for her appearance in a 1986 episode of Sesame Street.
RIP Kris Kristofferson
We remember Kris Kristofferson, who guest starred on “The Muppet Show.”
RIP James Earl Jones
We remember James Earl Jones, Sesame Street’s first celebrity guest star.
RIP Phil Donahue
We remember Phil Donahue and his appearances on Sesame Street.
RIP Bob Newhart
We remember Bob Newhart, whose legendary television career included a karate chop from Miss Piggy.
RIP Richard Simmons
We remember Richard Simmons, who parodied himself in “Dinosaurs.”
RIP Shelley Duvall
Remembering actress Shelley Duvall for her spotlight in Muppet Magazine.
RIP Character Actor Bill Cobbs
Remembering actor Bill Cobbs who appeared on Sesame Street and in The Muppets film.
RIP Muppet Movie Producer Martin Starger
We remember Martin Starger, executive producer of the first two Muppet movies.
RIP Songwriter Richard M. Sherman
We remember legendary songwriter Richard M. Sherman, and the work he shared with the Muppets.
RIP Dabney Coleman
We remember Dabney Coleman, who tried to scam the Muppets in “The Muppets Take Manhattan.”
RIP Robert MacNeil
We remember journalist Robert MacNeil and all the times he made headline news on Sesame Street.
RIP Follow That Bird Star Joe Flaherty
We remember Joe Flaherty, who played Sid Sleaze in “Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird.”
RIP “Sesame Street” Writer Dan Wilcox
We remember television writer Dan Wilcox, who wrote for “Sesame Street” and created several books in the show’s early years.
RIP Seiji Ozawa
We remember world-renowned conductor and music director Seiji Ozawa, and the time he conducted Placido Flamingo on Sesame Street.
RIP Tom Smothers
The Smothers Brother worked with the Muppets on The Cher Show.
RIP Henry Kissinger, Who Never Worked with the Muppets
Kissinger ALMOST worked with the Muppets on several occasions.
RIP Rosalynn Carter
We remember former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and the time she invited the Muppets to the White House.
