by Terrence Burke | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Book Review, Puppet Book Review, Puppets, Television
Zippy and Me – Who’s Zippy Zippy and Me is an entertaining and easy-going autobiography by British puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew, the man beneath Zippy. Who’s is Zippy you ask? I had very little knowledge of the puppet before reading this book. I...
by Terrence Burke | Oct 18, 2018 | Blog, Caroll Spinney, Childhood memories, Influence, Sesame Street, Television, The Muppets
Caroll Spinney retires Caroll Spinney retires. This news broke yesterday that after nearly 50 years, Caroll Spinney is retiring from Sesame Street. This may be one of the longest gigs for a puppeteer. Today he will record his final voice session that will be used...
by Terrence Burke | Oct 13, 2018 | Burr Tillstrom, Kukla, Puppets, Television
Happy Burr-thday Remembering Burr Tillstrom on his birthday Burr Tillstrom. While his name is sadly not as well know in the 21st Century, Chicago puppeteer Burr Tillstrom certainly left his stamp on puppetry. His work entertained and inspired many of his fans,...
by Terrence Burke | May 30, 2018 | Cincinnati, Coloring page, Ohio, puppet shows, radio, Shows, Tales from Bucket Gulch, Television, Wump Mucket News
Bucket Gulch or BUST! Bucket Gulch or BUST! Wump Mucket Puppets western-themed puppet show Tales from Bucket Gulch is ready to hit the road, with the cast members very excited to be performing a new show for our fans this summer. We are thrilled to be featuring a...
by Terrence Burke | Apr 12, 2018 | Aftab Pureval, Blog, Cincinnati, Ohio, Television, Video, Wump Mucket News
The Aftab Pureval Duck flies again I had the pleasure to shoot another as the puppeteer of The Duck in a video with Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, Aftab Pureval. He is running for US Congress in 2018. This will be the second time in almost two years that I have...
by Terrence Burke | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Area Puppetry Guild news, Television
Rest in Peace Larry Smith I wish to share my thoughts about the passing of Cincinnati puppetry legend Larry Smith. So many children grew up in Cincinnati loving his numerous TV shows and live performances. I regret that I don’t share their memories, watching his...
