The RHLC!

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Yeah I mean, you have to learn in a timely manner of course, you can't take forever. But it's also not a good idea to assume you get it and stop listening, which is something a lot of people do, lol.

I got to watch The Secrets of the Muppets at The Museum last night! For anyone who doesn't know it was originally an episode of The Jim Henson Hour, and was basically a behind the scenes special revealing how the Muppets work. I used to have it on tape when I was younger, when it was shown on Nickelodeon's Muppet Matinee (they need that again!).

It was cool to see Jim walking through the workshops. But a little sad too; everything was successful and fine, but you know it would all change in such a short time. Still, it's fascinating to learn how all the effects work. And how the Muppets are a combination of puppetry and Television tricks. And '80s computer graphics are always fun to watch! Lol

I didn't know who Richard was when I first saw the special years ago. Obviously he didn't work much on JHH so he wasn't there when they introduced all the puppeteers. You can see him in archive footage about three times.

When I look back to when I first saw the special, I just remember the guy wearing the newsboy cap during the Viking Pig number. I remember thinking, "I love those hats! He looks so hip!" Lol. Years later, when I realized that was Richard, it definitely brought a smile to my face. I also remember the guy who almost got hit with the motorcycle during "I Get Around." Lol But I didn't realize that was the same person.

And finally during the demonstration of how the Gorgs work, I remember thinking, "Oh, he must play Junior Gorg!" I was surprised that he seemed so young looking, lol.

But my most favorite part of the whole show is seeing Jim and Kermit during the credits at the end, with Jim having Kermit wave goodbye, so sweet!

While I was there, I also took the opportunity to watch Puppetman again, lol.

Rita: Is it true? Is it true?

Del (using Earl): If it is, will ya leave?

Crew member (to Del, a puppeteer of course): Break an arm! Hehe

:: Del is not amused, lol::

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

I wouldn't think he'd be amused...a puppeteer in a sling is a puppeteer out of action. Unless he/she could puppeteer one-handed.

And when I saw the demo of the Gorgs on "Down at Fraggle Rock," I thought Richard looked a tad, well, dignified to be playing big, goofy Junior Gorg. (like I said earlier, when he, Jerry and Cheryl are sitting at their table, they look like a panel of judges)

 

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And when I saw the demo of the Gorgs on "Down at Fraggle Rock," I thought Richard looked a tad, well, dignified to be playing big, goofy Junior Gorg. (like I said earlier, when he, Jerry and Cheryl are sitting at their table, they look like a panel of judges)

Yeah that's another point. I've noticed he was kind of a mild dresser, pretty normal (unless it was something obviously eccentric like in that one scene in Of Muppets and Men). But that makes sense actually, his personality was so large, flashy clothing would be a bit redundant. Lol

 

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Yeah! I know what you mean There is just something so fun about watching 80's CG!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

I know - the graphics from the 80s have a certain charm about them, I think.

Yeah that's another point. I've noticed he was kind of a mild dresser, pretty normal (unless it was something obviously eccentric like in that one scene in Of Muppets and Men). But that makes sense actually, his personality was so large, flashy clothing would be a bit redundant. Lol

That's true - but for me, it was his demeanor. I mean, as Junior blithely cavorts around the Gorgs' garden, there's Richard sitting at the puppeteers' table, all at attention with microphone on and waldo up. He's very intent and determined...but thankfully, that hasn't stopped him from being an all-out goof-off when the moment is right.

And you have to admit - it's kind of interesting to see a tall, trim, intelligent guy like Richard playing a big, rotund, lovably dim character like Junior Gorg. But that's where all the fun is - in "Jim Henson: The Works," it said, "Smart and unpretentious, Jim loved to play dumb, pompous characters like Link Hogthrob."

 

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Yeah actually I've heard from several sources that people who specialize in comedy are often surprisingly intent and serious when practicing their craft, because comedy is so very difficult to do.

Yup, those are some of my favorite Jim characters, when he is all pompous and dumb, lol. Another one I like is Captain Vegetable. It's such a funny idea, how he just appears out of nowhere (or "out of his secret garden somewhere in New Jersey!") and expects everyone to automatically adore him as a new super hero, lol.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

Oh yeah! Love Jim playing so many dummies! LOL!

 

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Lol, this made me laugh...Tough Pigs did quick reviews of all the 2nd season Muppet Show episodes. Here's what they had for the Steve Martin show:

"Episode 8 - Steve Martin

Richard Hunt's laugh. Go ahead, try not to think about it. You can't."

Lol, how true!

I'm waiting until Christmas to purchase the 2nd season, since it is kinda expensive. Someone did post the Steve Martin episode on youtube.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Ge6yi2nnkA (Part 1)

 

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We've got our set; I arranged to pick it up when I went to pay my tuition. We're going through it a couple of episodes at a time - they're really getting into it now. And oh, yes, the way Richard was cackling back there, you'd think he was laying an egg.

I was just watching the Petula Clark and Teresa Brewer episodes - there are some very good Scooter moments in both. There's the "Sea Chanty" sketch (pardon my saying so, but I think Scooter's adorable in a sailor suit), the Pigs in Space sketch where he comes on to deliver a message from Kermit - and gets mistaken for a hideous extraterrestrial invader - and "At the Hop." Starts off well (he's doing the Twist as he sings) but the frogs get a little too excited.

 

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and gets mistaken for a hideous extraterrestrial invader - and "At the Hop." Starts off well (he's doing the Twist as he sings) but the frogs get a little too excited.

Wait. How did a puppet do the Twist without a waist? I must see this.