RIP Sesame Street Guest Star Jean Marsh
And the star of a lost Sesame Street special!
RIP Animator Paul Fierlinger
Remembering the creator of the Teeny LIttle Super Guy.
RIP David Johansen, aka Buster Poindexter
Remembering the New York Dolls frontman’s appearance on The Jim Henson Hour.
RIP Puppeteer Adam Kreutinger
We celebrate podcaster and valued member of the Muppet fan community Adam Kreutinger.
RIP Sesame Street Writer Sara Compton
Compton wrote classic songs like “We Are All Earthlings,” “Comb Your Face,” and dozens more.
RIP Linda Lavin
We remember Linda Lavin, who celebrated Kermit the Frog and told him he had amnesia.
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.
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