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One of the hardest lessons I've had to learn from Jim's death was.... Life Goes On. The day I heard the news, I thought Sesame Street was finished. 20 seasons was a good run, but how could it continue? There could never be another Muppet project. Muppets would be one of those things you'd read...

I was 22 when he died, so it's a little hard to fathom more of my life was spent without him than with him. But I still feel lucky, getting to be part of the generation that saw Sesame Street first, The Muppet Show first, Emmet Otter first, Fraggle Rock first... everything Jim rolled out when it...

It's always a challenge to keep characters relevant and innovative, while acknowledging their glorious past without tarnishing it. Nothing will ever surpass Hanna-Barbera's run of theatrical shorts from the 40's (and all the Oscars they picked up along the way. Disney must've had a jealous...

"Turn To Stone" and "Don't Bring Me Down". Can't do any better. After you discover ELO, you can go back further. Before ELO, Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were part of a super 60's group called The Move, who have their own colorful history, and a long string of hits. I highly recommend from their...

Just one. Pencil it in. Bedazzled. Not the 2000 remake, but the 1967 original starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. A hilarious romp through psychedelic London where big-time loser Stanley Moon (Moore) sells his soul to the Devil (Cook) in exchange for seven wishes. Brendan Fraser's remake...

Five more for Honorable Mention: Fleetwood Mac (especially the Peter Green years) Jefferson Airplane The Small Faces The Kinks (I dare you to listen to "Waterloo Sunset" and not be moved) Creedence Clearwater Revival

How many can I give you ? Ten for starters? The Beatles Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon should be required listening) Yes King Crimson Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention Santana Crosby, Stills, Nash and (sometimes) Young Traffic The Who Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Go sink your teeth into that.

Nice peek of the top of Jim's head. Probably not seen in any final episode, if that's a script in Susan's hand. Kermit didn't have an official residence on the street- the first floor was Susan and Gordon's apartment. Bert and Ernie lived in the basement, and on the side of the building, on the...

Chances are good they'll prescribe amoxocillin for your infection. (I know they can be downright painful!). But with any luck that might mean your hearing loss is not as severe.

Cheers, Chris. Your friendship over the past year has been nothing short of awesome. You have a heart of gold, excellent taste in music (better than mine sometimes!:)) and a sweet spirit, I'm lucky to call you my friend. Got a feeling "24" is gonna be a good year...

Yesterday was a fantastic day in Montclair, seeing Caroll at the Film Festival and being part of the first American audience to view the "I Am Big Bird" documentary. Ryan- it was a pleasure to meet you. While we were waiting to be let inside, Caroll arrived and met a few of us in line, even...

There is nothing to be ashamed of admitting you need help, and asking people to be understanding. People will be patient, and once people understand, they might be inclined to be more compassionate for you.

At least there's hope your hearing can be saved, or getting a hearing aid. I'd take that any day over going blind. Praying for you.

Contrary to the name, there are no eggs or cream in an egg cream. Way back in the 1880's when this was invented, some pharmacists (this was back in the day when if you wanted a Coke or any other soda, you had to go to the drugstore) experimented with putting raw eggs in, but the name stuck even...

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was probably the only movie I went to see TWICE, bought on VHS and DVD. Thanks, Bob, you lovable ol' gumshoe.

It really is true, if there are five people in your life you can really call "friend", you're doing good. There will be a lot of acquaintances, co-workers, classmates, and people who come and go. Facebook kind of cheapened the word "friend". Some people there collect friends like stamps. They...

You'll have to catch me first. But I'm sure you'll like it.

I believe it was 1983-84, but it was David trying to make an egg cream like Mr. Hooper. After a number of botched attempts, he made a good egg cream, not like Hooper's but uniquely his own. You can make one yourself: In a tall glass, put in a splash of milk, enough to cover the bottom of the...

Taking Vitamin D might help. Among its other benefits like strengthening bones and teeth, it also helps stimulate seritonin, which can run low in the dark dreary winter months. Seritonin helps the brain feel happy. Don't knock it til you try it. Tell them Dr. Fuzzy sent you.

In 2001 A&E ran a special on Sesame Street, and Mr. Hooper was briefly mentioned, as were his successors- Mr. Handford, Gina, and Alan. I would imagine Mr. Hooper's picture is still hanging by Big Bird's nest (Carroll Spinney drew it himself). There is a place in New York, on 5th Avenue by...