by Terrence Burke | Sep 29, 2013 | Memorials
Rest in Peace Fred Cowan The puppetry world has lost a dear family member. I have just learned Fred Cowan passed away yesterday. He was known and loved by many and will be missed. I first met Fred back in November of 2002, at the Great Lakes Regional puppetry...
by Terrence Burke | Jan 2, 2013 | Blog, Childhood memories, Gerry Anderson, Memorials, Television
Wump Mucket Puppets pays tribute to Gerry Anderson Our world begins 2013 (so much for that Mayan calendar!) without a man who’s puppet and science fiction television programs made many boys and girls happy in the 1960’s and 1970’s. British...
by Terrence Burke | Jan 25, 2011 | Influence, Memorials
I was recently in a conversation with a neighbor and was asked who my influence was as a puppeteer. My reply was quick, “Burr Tillstrom, Caroll Spinney, and Jim Henson”. Those men created or performed puppets that I really enjoyed as a...