The RHLC!

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I know - while Rita got her own page long ago. No fair...

I know really, lol, I think Del would be annoyed about that!

I mean, Del is sort of a reflection of what Richard was/is in real life, a brilliant but crazy puppeteer who is excellent with children, and who'd be the best friend to a lot of people, but who has no patience for people with oversized egos. However, the difference seems to be is that Del is a little more willing to snap at his co-stars, while Richard might have been more likely to just tease them (unless he has to keep a group of second-tier puppeteers in line, but there you go).

I would bet that Jim Henson had it in mind to base the character around Richard. Just a little construction critiscism, I think Del was probably the best developed character in the pilot; the others were a little more cliche or under developed. Actually the same thing apparently happened on Growing Pains. They said Mike Seaver was based on the show's creator and he put all his efforts into creating just that character. But those things can be fixed, it's ultimately whether the network wants to take a chance. In this case, they didn't (personally I would have ).

Well I'm sure the snapping at the co-workers thing was played up a bit for TV, lol. But Marty Robinson and others did say he didn't mind putting people in their place to keep things in order on the shows. Sort of reminds me of an episode of Star Trek. I can't remember the exact lines, but an Ensign cheekily questions one of Mr. Spock's orders, and Spock comes back with a stinging retort. Mr. Sulu comments, "Don't try to match wits with Mr. Spock. He'll rip you to shreds." I'm sure Mr. Spock would say he was only keeping order on the ship, hehe.

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

I agree - I mean, Gary's just genial, Rita's a spotlight-hogging harpy, Bud the director's generally a lout, and Holly's just a background player. Del seems to be the only one with both a smart-alecky side and a sweet side.

And maybe the show might have originally been intended to have Del as the main character - but on the other hand, that would have taken Richard away from the Muppets for extended periods of time, and I seriously doubt Richard or any of the others would have wanted that.

As for Richard keeping other puppeteers in line - there's also that article by Terry Angus. He mentioned that Richard was doing the tough-guy act to see if the performers could handle stress. Besides, it's also been stated that Richard would later invite the new performers to go pick up some lunch with him, so there you go.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

As for Richard keeping other puppeteers in line - there's also that article by Terry Angus. He mentioned that Richard was doing the tough-guy act to see if the performers could handle stress. Besides, it's also been stated that Richard would later invite the new performers to go pick up some lunch with him, so there you go.

Aw. So underneath the tough exterior he really is a nice guy after all.

 

[ReneeLouvier]

Holy crap, I have a new awesome job, and I've gotta go too it, and WOW I'm so rushed today! EEE. Slept too late, and gotta go get dressed, I'm maintence at the airport and I get $8.65 per hour. I can go anywhere I need to be, and it's my fourth day today! Love you guys, talk to you tomorrow as it's my day off!

Geez, I feel like Gonzo with 10 cups of coffee in him! LOVE YA'LL!

 

[Ilikemuppets]

Wow! That great Sara! I hope this job goes really well for you! happy for you!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Hi, Sara, nice to see you again. And good luck with your new job!

Aw. So underneath the tough exterior he really is a nice guy after all.

Well, of course he is. I mean, just snapping at people for no good reason goes completely against the Muppets' philosophy, don't ya know.

Besides, everyone who's worked with Richard has indicated that he was a joy to work with. Plus, with all those impromptu shows he did, he was awfully popular with the kids (not so certain about a couple of the chaperones, though... )

 

[BeakerSqueedom]

I am lagging!
What type of RHLCER am I?
I should be shot on the spot!

XD LOL!

Well, I may just have to read what you Richard fanatics are chattin' about!



*Goes to read*

 

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Lol, don't feel bad, everyone lags sometimes. It's hard to keep this up for so long! And then others times we just end up posting over and over and it takes forever to catch up. Feel free to comment on whatever you end up reading,

 

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And I forgot, good luck with the job, Sara!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

That's okay, Claudia - it sometimes takes us a little bit to catch up with what everyone else has been writing.

Let's see, tomorrow's Halloween - wonder if any ghosts we know are going to walk that night?

(up in heaven)

Jim: So what are you going to do, Richard?
Richard: Well, since all the kids are going to be out trick-or-treating, I'm going to be on guardian angel duty tomorrow night.
Jim: Good call. As for me, I'm going to drop in and visit my family...not sure what the others are doing...but knowing Don, he'll do something involving loud but harmless explosions...
Richard: I know - I'm telling you, he's this close to becoming a poltergeist.