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Jerry Nelson interview, Part 2

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Max

Today is legendary puppeteer Jerry Nelson’s 76th birthday! To celebrate, here’s Part Two of our interview, in which he talks about performing on Fraggle Rock, losing his daughter Christine, working with Richard Hunt and Jim Henson, and more!

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Jerry Nelson interview, Part I

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Max

If there were a Mount Rushmore of main Muppet performers, it would feature Jerry Nelson’s face. Best known as the Count, Nelson has performed countless roles in his nearly fifty years as a puppeteer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Bookfair & Muppet Tournament

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Max

Today was the fabulous Rainbow Bookfair, held by the Center for Gay and Lesbian Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, where I unveiled the brand-new second edition of the zine (new intro, new ending, new pics!) and spoke on a … Continue reading →

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Richard Hunt and the Mean Genie

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Max

The Mean Genie is one of Richard’s one-time Fraggle Rock characters (episode 309). When sweet, indecisive Wembley Fraggle (Steve Whitmire) lets the genie out of his bottle, the genie immediately takes advantage, testing the limits of his temporary escape, teasing, … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Connection is #1!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Max

The Rainbow Connection is the number one best-seller at Quimby’s bookstore this week! Thank you, Chicago!

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Jane Hunt Interview

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Max

I recently interviewed Richard Hunt’s mother, Jane Hunt, to learn more about Richard. Joining us was her partner, Arthur Miller. We sat together in the kitchen of Richard’s childhood home, over quiche and pumpkin pie, and had a wonderful chat. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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