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 | Jul 3, 2013 | Jim Henson, The Muppets
I enjoy puppetry quite a bit. I enjoy reading books too. When you combine these two interests of mine…. OH BOY! I have recently acquired an advance copy of Jim Henson – The Biography by Brian Jay Jones. Last night I finished chapter one and I am happy to...
by Terrence Burke | Oct 20, 2012 | The Muppets, Video
I knew that the day would come. I had an idea what to expect. I wish it was better, but it wasn’t. What am I talking about? Disney’s “The Muppets” (2011) of course. “I’m not crazy about it.” – Frank Oz on “The...
by Terrence Burke | Sep 24, 2011 | Influence, Jim Henson, The Muppets
Today puppeteer Jim Henson would have turned 75 years old. I wonder if he would still perform Kermit the Frog if he were still with us. My guess is that he would, since it seemed to me that he truly enjoyed performing the character. You can add me to the long list...
