The latest exhibit inside Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts highlights the pioneering puppeteers and designers who helped ...

Sesame Street puppeteer Matt Vogel, who gives life to Count von Count and Big Bird, is one of the cast members who ... As a kid, I was inspired by Jim Henson, “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show” to ...

Jim Henson was not just the man behind The Muppets – he created an entire universe of iconic characters that defined pop culture. From the hilarious antics of Kermit and Big Bird on Sesame ...

“It’s what made me want to become a puppeteer and work for Jim Henson ... to Carroll Spinney (Big Bird) to Connecticut’s own Bruce Connelly (Barkley the Dog). “I was always pursuing ...

And so therefore everyone loves Jim Henson, the godlike creator/inventor ... The slightly insane sight of Big Bird singing ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’ at Henson’s funeral (he died in ...

Jim Henson was brought onboard to create characters that would appeal to young children. He created many of the lovable characters including Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch.