Tag Archives: Sesame Street

Hunt’s 75th Birthday

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Max

Thinking about Hunt on what would have been his 75th birthday. I’m glad Funny Boy helped people recognize his talent in performing, collaborating, and teaching. I hope readers also recognize his mind-blowing ability to to take what life threw at … Continue reading →

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Funny Boy in the Muppet Hall of Fame!

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Max

*Funny Boy has been nominated for Best Muppet Production 2024 in the Muppet Fan Hall of Fame! What an honor! Vote here until midday tomorrow. Update: We won!

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Funny Boy Listing from the Publisher!

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Max

Here is the official listing from Rutgers with lots of information: publication date, summary, chapter titles and more! Hooray! I’m so grateful to all of you for your support and encouragement.

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The Man Behind Gordon: An Interview with Roscoe Orman

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Max

It’s a shame Sesame Workshop may be “letting go” three beloved actors, including the multifaceted Roscoe Orman, who did this great interview with me for the book: “The Man Behind Gordon”. Enjoy!

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‘Listen, React and Tell the Truth’: An Interview with Michael Earl

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Max

I am sorry to mark the passing of Michael Earl, a longtime puppeteer, whom Richard Hunt mentored as a young performer on Sesame Street. Earl briefly played Snuffleupagus, Forgetful Jones, and dozens of other roles in The Muppet Movie, The … Continue reading →

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The Count Writes a Haiku

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Max

Jerry Nelson would have been 80 today. I was lucky to know him. Here’s my memorial essay, “The Count Writes a Haiku.”

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