Tag Archives: Richard Hunt

RIP Phyllis George

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Max

Phyllis George wasn’t just Miss America and a sportscaster; she was The Muppet Show‘s best guest star! (At least according to them.) Her death reminded me of when the Muppets bestowed that title on her, with this great song from … Continue reading →

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Let Hunt’s Spirit Cheer You

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Max

What would Richard Hunt do during these times? He’d definitely be livestreaming from his living room. I also imagine him driving around to see friends stuck at home, delivering them supplies and singing and dancing on their front lawns. Or … Continue reading →

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Jane Hunt 1928-2019

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Max

Richard Hunt’s amazing mom Jane died earlier this week, just a month short of her 91st birthday. She was a wonderful lady and a big part of why he was such a great performer and kind person. She was also … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Richard Hunt!

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Max

Celebrating Richard Hunt’s birthday, as ever, by working on his biography. Here’s a character who was a stand-in for Hunt himself in the early days of The Muppet Show: Scooter, a young, eager apprentice who quickly made himself an indispensible … Continue reading →

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Interview #92: Mark Hamill

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Max

I’m so grateful to the nearly 100 of Hunt’s family, friends and colleagues who have shared their stories and helped me understand him and his life. Mark Hamill contributed some especially good stories. Just another reason to look forward to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Richard Hunt!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Max

Thinking of Richard Hunt on what would have been his 67th birthday. Celebrating his life by working on his biography. Thank you, sir, for your work.

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