Our campaign for Australian bushfire relief is in full swing, and we have 2 new prize packs you could win, thanks to Abby Cadabby’s friend Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! Plus there’s an update to the ToughPigs grab bag.
This Thanksgiving we’re taking a moment to thank a bunch of people who have helped us in 2018, as well as being thankful for some of our favorite moments of the year.
We met up with Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby to talk foodie trucks and the platypus, and a magic trick derails the entire interview.
Jarrod Fairclough – Ever wondered how puppets work? Me too! Thankfully the Muppet performers of Sesame Street have gotten together with WIRED to explains the mechanics of Big Bird, Elmo, Snuffy, Abby and Rudy . It’s super informative! You’ll learn how Elmo does his little ‘confused look’ (which I didn’t know), how Snuffy’s nose waves, and…
Kieran Moore – The Muppets have been a big exponent of fairytales pretty much since they first appeared on TV back in the 1950s. Certainly by the time we got the “Tales of the Tinkerdee” in 1962 and the later “Tales from Muppetland” specials, they were a big part of what Jim Henson was known for.…
Kieran Moore – Ok, I have some bad news. You’d better sit down. If you’re reading this article whilst operating heavy machinery I suggest you stop (and let’s be honest you’re only showing off anyway). Here goes… There are TV shows, movies, songs, musicals and theme park attractions that AREN’T Henson productions. I did warn you.…
Ryan Dosier – Did you hear the school bell? That means it’s time once again for Muppetology 101! Welcome back to the fourth installment of Intro to Muppet Performers where we spotlight six more of the men and women who bring the Muppets to life. Let’s get started shall we? KATHRYN MULLEN Unknown Birthday First Muppet…
Kieran Moore – Sometimes one of the best things about writing this article is that I get to make little discoveries. As I’ve said in the past, my knowledge of recent Sesame Street is limited because the show no longer airs here in the UK. So when researching Muppeteers that are mostly associated with that show…
Josh Hankemeier – Did you ever wonder where you could find Josh Gad, a gypsy, a pug in an inflatable turkey costume, Roscoe Orman, pink monkey Foley artists and a Sasquatch in a Speedo–all on the same podcast? Well, wonder no more! Most of us are familiar with the Muppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as the woman behind Sesame Street character Abby Cadabby. However,…
Every year I’m always eager to see how many Daytime Emmy nominations Sesame Street garners–and every year it’s in the double digits, which blows me away. This year is no different, as Sesame Street has received 15 nominations for Season 44. Below is the list of all 15 nominations for Sesame Street: Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series Sesame Street…
The Muppet Mindset 