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The whole switch-out at MHC was quite a revelation to me, but then again I probably should have known it was coming. I knew Eisner was packing his bags and what else does a new CEO do besides fire eveyone who was loyal under the last CEO? Its a territory thing. It was a solid 1-2 punch as...

And for those of you who are curious as to JUST WHY this is NOT legal, there is a very informative thread on this board detailing just that: http://forum.muppetcentral.com/showthread.php?t=11588 I happen to know several lawyers too. They all say it's illegal. -Gordon

Devon, Hate to spring it on you, buddy, but you are wrong. Absolutely dead wrong. If they were legally obtained originals, THAT would be fine. With proper papers, selling them would be of no notice. In any court in the land, these would not be considered "artist interpretations". They...

Now, to his credit, I see he has listed an original puppet. Yes, he does do lovely work. -Gordon

So, getting in with Henson is a near impossibility. At least, that's what I've gathered in reading this thread. So my mind heads off in other directions. What OTHER puppet companies are out there? Are there any prolific companies that hire on a regular basis? I pay attention and I can't...

I think the major element is time. I know the fellow making the prototypes (perhaps he even lurks here), and I know he wants these to be spot-on... not only in his prototypes, but from the manufacturer as well. When I visited his shop a month or two ago, he didnt shw any signs of working...

Look, I've been a professional special effects guy for 15 years and run my own shop. If I actually wanted a replica of a Muppet, I'd build one myself. I have no personal beef with asia1003. I'll admit as well, the guy does nice work. But why does that justify his breaking the law? The fact...

Okay then, who knows the proper address to write to the Motion Picture Academy? -Gordon

I guess I'm just the opposite... I've done voice-overs mostly for video games and industrial/educational videos, but I want to be a Muppeteer!! LOL. -Gordon www.puppetforge.com

Hey guys, The thought struck me the other day... when the Oscars Ceremony happens, will we see Jerry Juhl up there with the rest of the greats who passed away? We darn well SHOULD! While he wrote mostly for television, one must recognize the monumental impact that The Muppet Movie had...

Hey folks, I'm probably speaking out-of-turn here, but my intentions are just. I know that many of us would give our left big toe to own a Muppet replica, but I see a dealer on ebay called "asia1003" that is selling unlicensed Muppet replicas. We all know this is WRONG. Period. We...

Hey folks, I don't know if I'm allowed to do this here, but I just wanted to post and let y'all know i've got some goodies up on ebay right now including a really stupendous Bean Bunny puppet from Applause. I'm also letting go of some other Muppet stuff just to get myself in a better place...

There are those of us who truly believe that he isn't gone at all. In a way, you might say that he's with Richard and Jim... but in turn I believe they're still here among us. They are simply returned to that massive energy that all things are drawn from. They aren't actually gone from us, they...

By the way, I'm not trying to be beligerent (it probably reads like I am and if that's the case, I apologize). Believe me, I'm not actually trying to start an argument! :) I was originally expressing what I thought would be the most logical direction for the script to take considering all the...

What about rescuing Uncle Matt isn't like Fraggle Rock? What about fraggles thinking outer space is a weird place is unlike Fraggle Rock? What about fostering a spirit of co-operation between the Fraggles, Doozers and the Gorgs is unlike Fraggle Rock? I must admit that I posted these...

No surprise I haven't read anything about the proposed film, but I'll post what I think it'll end up being and y'all can check me to see if I get it. Movie plot: Gobo stops receiving postcards from his uncle Traveling Matt. He gets worried and mounts an expedition to Outer Space to find...

My grandfather once told me something very important: "A great man doesn't work at trying to be remembered as such, he only works at being a great man." By that definition, Jerry was a GREAT man. After reading so many testimonials from so many people in so many different areas of life...

Jerry Juhl Day What a brilliant idea! Perhaps I'll sew some ping-pong balls on a green hat and wear them tomorrow. But of course, I'll have to not mention why to my co-workers. That'll be the SILLY part. :) -Gordon

rememberances Let me say this: I am so very fortunate to have known Jerry even for the short time I did. Even more fortunate to have been able to spend time with him on several occasions. And more: Knowing the depth of love I have for my wife Jennifer, if there was any way for me to...

Jerry's father was a landscaper. Most of the older trees on most of the college campuses in Minnesota were probably placed there by Jerry's Dad. He told me about when he was a kid and he and his friends would ride their bikes to the main gates of the State Fair and be there when they opened...