Tag Archives: Richard Hunt

Toronto Fraggle Geography

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Max

Recently Fraggle Rock producer Lawrence Mirkin gave me a walking tour of Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, where the show was filmed. Here’s a google map I made from the tour, a snapshot of the area between roughly 1982 and 1986. It … Continue reading →

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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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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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