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  1. doctort13

    Fan Mail

    Today I received an antique post-card (from 1978!) that has a photo of Big Bird standing in front of 123 Sesame Street. On the back Caroll wrote a gretting to me that included a Big Bird picture that he drew. I showed my 1 1/2 year old daughter, and she pointed at the post-card and said "Ba...
  2. doctort13

    Caroll Spinney to recieve Lifetime Acheivement Award

    I wrote to Caroll a few weeks ago to congratulate him on his award, and mailed him a few pictures of my puppets. Guess what I got in the mail today? A vintage 1978 post-card from Caroll greeting me, and a hand drawn picture of Big Bird! I have met him a few times, and even "guarded" Oscar...
  3. doctort13

    Celebrate Puppetry in Cincinnati

    National Day of Puppetry 1:00-4:00 pm Saturday April 29th, 2006 Pleasant Ridge Community Center 5915 Ridge Road, Cincinnati Ohio 45213 (513) 731-7894 Puppet workshops including Design, Construction and Performance ideas! Demonstrations and performances by local CAPG Puppeteers Free...
  4. doctort13

    Fan Mail

    I am mailing Caroll Spinney a letter today to congratulate him on his Emmy Award.
  5. doctort13

    help me name my puppet!!

    How about Clyde?
  6. doctort13

    Who likes Popeye?

    I have enjoyed Popeye since childhood. I recently purchased the restored Fleischer Studio Popeye DVD. It looks amazing and is packed with extras!
  7. doctort13

    Your Thoughts: Kevin Clash on Oprah

    I believe there are several versions of each puppet to use in various situations and enviroments.
  8. doctort13

    Your Thoughts: Kevin Clash on Oprah

    Kevin and Elmo were given about 2-3 minutes. Too short a segment in my opinion. You could let Oprah know at www.oprah.com, but you have to register and give your name, address, and shoe size.
  9. doctort13

    My Business Idea: A REAL Muppet Show

    There is a club in the Cincinnati area called The Shadowbox Cabaret that merges sketch comedy & rock cover music together. I have never been there, since several of my friends say it's BAD. I also had to blow the whistle on them last year when they were performing & advertising an unlicensed...
  10. doctort13

    Name Your Top 5 US Presidents

    These are my Presidents!
  11. doctort13

    Puppeteers in Cincinnati area?

    Hello, I am a "hobby" puppeteer who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. I would like to try to meet other puppeteers who work with hand/glove puppets to eventually collaborate on a live show or a puppet podcast. Take a look at my Wump Mucket Puppets blog below to learn more about me and what I do...
  12. doctort13

    You gotta see this

    I'd like to find the Grover and John John clip. Has anyone seen this floating about the www?
  13. doctort13

    Anyone visit Sesame Street?

    Now I wish they would bring back S.A.M. the robot.
  14. doctort13

    Bruce Hart Lyricist for Sesame Street Dies

    From the NY Times: Bruce Hart, 68, Lyricist for 'Sesame Street,' Dies By BEN SISARIO Published: February 23, 2006 Bruce Hart, who wrote lyrics for "Sesame Street" and "Free to Be ... You and Me," died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 68. The cause was lung cancer...
  15. doctort13

    Puppet podcasting

    If I had the $$$ I would have bought a Mac. I am lucky enough to have the PC that my father-in-law gave to us.
  16. doctort13

    Puppet podcasting

    Thank you Andrew. I am one of those 15,000 who reads your blog. It was the The Heather & Ben Show entry that made me think, "Hey, I can do that!". With some time and creativity I should have a "vidcast" up one of these days.
  17. doctort13

    What's your oldest Sesame collectible?

    I still have my Oscar puppet from the 70's. Lately I have been finding books and records (I work at a used bookstore) for my daughter from the 70's & 80's.
  18. doctort13

    Puppet podcasting

    Does anyone make their own video podcast/blog? Any suggestions on how to get started using a PC (sorry Mac users) and a Sony Cyber-shot camera? Thanks in advance for any tips/links/suggestions :)
  19. doctort13

    Fan Mail

    You're not looking hard enough http://www.muppetcentral.com/help/faq/muppets.shtml#5
  20. doctort13

    Some of my puppets to share

    Great puppets! The wolf is very cool.
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