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Thought I would share with you the interview I just conducted with Bonnie Erickson on Jane Henson. Bonnie, as most of you know is the puppet builder who created Miss Piggy, the guys in the balcony and a whole bunch of others. I only got to meet Jane once, but it was a moment that I cherish...

Last year, as some of you know I began to build a special for public radio that about the work and legacy of Jim Henson. Dave Goelz, Jim Lewis, Bonnie Erickson, Rollie Krewson, Jane Henson, and others me for interviews and some of them helped me with skits that added some new life and energy to...

Found this interview with Bonnie Erickson on something called Voice of Russia Radio. Bonnie was the puppet builder who designed a lot of the Muppet greats like Piggy, and Statler and Waldorf. These days, she's the Exec Dir for the Jim Henson Legacy...

Hey, Thanks for listening to the story with Dave Goelz. There's a new story up. Warning, it's not muppet based, but I think it's also with someone pretty interesting. I ran into a Tuskegee Airmen at the National Air and Space Museum and spoke with him about his time at war and about...

Dave Goelz visited the site and wrote me endorsing the story and the site. He even commented on the blogs. It's got me giddy which I realize is unprofessional, but what can ya do. He also sent me a few pics to use which I've put up in the website and gallery.

I remember the first time I found this. I laughed so hard. It was so great. Animals part blew me away. I had to share it and sent it to about 20 people I knew.

So, on our first day putting our foot in the water about a thousand people came to visit and listen to the Dave Goelz piece. Thanks to all that did. Please let others know about this.

It really was very cool. It's surprising who affects you and how much.

Ah, there is a contact us link at the top of the home page. I wonder if we should rename this. So much to learn. Although, I got to admit... it's also kind of fun. I mean getting to meet Gonzo is just mind blowing and even better... he was such a cool, nice, down to earth guy. He kept my...

Thanks so much! What a great comment. It would mean a lot if you wouldn't mind putting that into the comments section of the website. I did want to share this with the board, but I also want to collect notes to convince the powers that be to let me air the full hour and help make a case with...

I suppose it depends what level of fan you are talking about. When I tell people that I got to meet and interview Dave Goelz (Gonzo, the Great) most of them think that's really cool and are excited. So, I think there's a lot of love and fondness for them, but it lurks under the surface. It's...

Hey, This has been an interesting year for me. I was asked to write a puppet show and though not for the Muppets or Disney, I do hope to channel some of their wit and their joy of life. I've been watching forever, well, at least since Snuffleupagus was imaginary... or real only to Big...

I hope that's the case. There have been some uneven efforts of late, but you can tell that when they get it going they really still have it.

I think the reason why the Muppets are so cool is because they aren't hip. They are ill fitting oddballs that just try to get it right.

Hey, New to the board, but I come baring gifts (hopefully) I've been a reporter for NPR for about 6 years... as well as a lifelong Muppet fan. A little while ago, I was lucky enough to meet and interview Jane and Heather Henson as well as Dave Goelz. Thankfully, they turned out to be...