The Puppet Man

02/19/2021

I am *clearly* not posting enough.

But why dwell on the past? Here's a great article about the legacy of the Muppet Show. (best show ever!)

The arrival today on Disney+ of all five seasons of The Muppet Show would always have been a source of good cheer, but in early 2021 it looks something like divine providence. Over the five years it ran, from 1976 to 1981, this showcase for Jim Henson’s most famous creations tickled us pink with i...

06/30/2018

So glad to be back at Pony Rides for Jessica Rekos to support the Jessica Rekos Foundation! It's HOT out there, but Pvt Poncho and I found a nice cool spot with Maggie!

https://www.facebook.com/jessicarekosfoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/ponyridesforjessica/

07/14/2017

A follow up to my previous post. This is beyond awful.

The Muppets puppeteer Steve Whitmire was recently released from his duties

07/10/2017

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/07/disney-reveals-steve-whitmire-no-longer-performing-muppets-matt-vogel-taking-kermit-frog/

Steve Whitmire, who has performed as Kermit the Frog since 1990, is no longer working with the Muppets. It's not clear why Whitmire has parted ways with th

07/05/2017

Now this is a Running of the Bulls that I can get behind!

04/06/2017

Some political puppetry humor!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARCJMFXHalo&app=desktop

The classic song transforms the White House' puppet into the White House's Muppet. Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube Fo...

03/21/2017

Happy World Puppetry Day!

03/17/2017

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The O'Puppet Man!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU&feature=share

Clearly the three best singers the Muppets have ever had to offer, together at last.

02/02/2017

Can't wait!
http://www.toughpigs.com/muppet-show-documentary/

11/11/2016

Latest puppet project for Bethel Middle School's upcoming performance of "The Lion King!" Zazu is still missing his body and wings as well as some plumage and a few other small details, but the hard part is done. Maybe that means no more 2:30am bed times for a while!

08/03/2016

This is very good news.
http://www.today.com/parents/sesame-street-fans-take-heart-beloved-actors-may-return-thanks-t101409?cid=sm_fbn

The CEO of Sesame Workshop apologized for "misunderstandings" around the changing roles of three beloved characters.

05/17/2016

Antenna TV - a new channel to me - has pleased me tremendously by showing old "Tonight Show" reruns. Not the current show, but the real and actual and fantastic Johnny Carson episodes that aired from 1972 to 1992 (and not necessarily in order). I'm getting absolute enjoyment from hearing the classic theme song, seeing the old sets, and of course especially watching Johnny as he cracks cheesy jokes and make his guests look great.

But last night's show was one better. Last night, I got to see Jim Henson from his 1974 appearance with Kermit (long before "The Muppet Show"), and later in a bit with Frank Oz. A great night for television!

To put it in perspective - basically, last night, my two favorite things ever merged into one.

(Photo is from a different appearance.)