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[Muppet Newsgirl]

Me too - I always thought that after "Fraggle Wars," Beige became the Cave's ambassador to the Rock.

In the trivia captions for TMS season 1, Richard was quoted as saying that it took a lot of effort to really project emotions through a layer of fleece and foam. And Richard was certainly capable of that effort, make no mistake about that.
In one interview, Richard said that he put something of himself into all of his characters, pointing out that Scooter was the most reflective of his personality.
One TMS guest star remarked that it was impossible not to believe the Muppets had souls - and another said that she was upset that she couldn't go out for coffee with the Muppets, the way one could with human co-stars.

 

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I remember that article; I do wish the writer had gone more in depth on that topic (though I'm grateful she wrote the piece at all of course!). I don't want to get too negative but it is sad that Richard isn't here now to discuss his Muppet experiences the way the other performers are. On the other hand, it seems that if we do want to get to know at least part of Richard, we need only go to his many characters. That is truely a legacy to leave behind and certainly appropriate for a "born actor".

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

I know, and there were a some factual errors - for example, she listed Richard as being a native of Closter, rather than the Bronx, and it looks as if she got a few names and dates wrong.
I do notice, however, that she really paid attention to what Richard was wearing when he emerged "one recent evening from a performance of the Metropolitan Opera," enough to describe it in detail and then mention it to another source later on in the article.

But it is fun to read Jane Hunt's memories of what Richard, Kate, Adam, Lyn and Rachel were like as kids - rehearsing shows upstairs in their rooms and then acting them out on the stairs and the furniture, and then imitating each other and their parents at the dinner table...

 

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How true that is, there is a need for accuracy people! Especially in Journalism.

She did concentrate on unexpected topics however, such as the Opera story and childhood memories, with is great. The Opera story is particularly fun, Richard was probably the most comfortable person in the theater that night, lol.

I did see a slightly different version of the article on the web awhile ago; basically the same article except mentioning that he'd passed away. It also mentioned that his father had also been named Richard, which was interesting to know.

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Wow...really? I didn't know that - do you remember where you found the article?
So, unless Hunt Sr. had a different middle name from his son, Richard's full name would have been Richard Henry Hunt, Jr.

One of the Muppet Show fan club newsletters, dated 1977, indicated that Mr. Hunt was deceased - wonder when and how he died?

Sure, the reporter did make some factual errors - after all, I help copy edit the campus paper so I have to notice these things - but it's those interesting little tidbits that a reporter has to dig up when doing a profile story, because those can really make the story.
And things such as the Hunt children putting on shows for the family, and Richard wearing a pair of brand-new sneakers with his well-tailored suit...those are some of those interesting little tidbits.

 

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Ugh, no unfortuntaely I don't remember where it was, some kind of research database. But it was basically the same article, as I say. I'll see if I can find it again though. I do remember that it says his middle initial was B, and that he died in 1976.

In other news, check out the lastest Muppet podcast! Awesome Dave interview, he actually discusses what we've been talking about here tonight. How all the characters represent different aspects of their personalities. He describes Richard's inspiration for his Emmet Otter character Charlie. Hehe, so happy right now!

 

[Skye]

I know, and there were a some factual errors - for example, she listed Richard as being a native of Closter, rather than the Bronx, and it looks as if she got a few names and dates wrong.
I do notice, however, that she really paid attention to what Richard was wearing when he emerged "one recent evening from a performance of the Metropolitan Opera," enough to describe it in detail and then mention it to another source later on in the article.

What an interesting thing to get such simple things wrong, but pay so much attention to what Richard was wearing! It is too bad she didn't double-check her facts, but it is very cool to read other interesting, fun things like this also.
And, it's always so much fun to read and learn more about our Richard 'round here!

How cool to know that Richard's father's name was Richard, also. Hmmm, a B... now, I wonder what his middle name was, lol. It's really sad that he died when Richard was so young. It's very fun to know more about him, though. Thanks for sharing this, heralde! Don't knock yourself out trying to find the article again or anything, hehe, but it would be awesome if you ran across it again!

Aww, the new podcast sounds like so much fun, too. Usually those podcasts are too big so I don't attempt to download them (slow computer of mine!), but I might try checking this one out. And Dave's always so cool!

 

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How cool to know that Richard's father's name was Richard, also. Hmmm, a B... now, I wonder what his middle name was, lol. It's really sad that he died when Richard was so young. It's very fun to know more about him, though. Thanks for sharing this, heralde! Don't knock yourself out trying to find the article again or anything, hehe, but it would be awesome if you ran across it again!

Aww, the new podcast sounds like so much fun, too. Usually those podcasts are too big so I don't attempt to download them (slow computer of mine!), but I might try checking this one out. And Dave's always so cool!

Aw, thanks Skye! It is definitely fun to learn more. Hope you're able to listen to the podcast. If not, let us know and I'll describe the part about Charlie Muskrat.

 

[Skye]

Aww, that's so sweet, heralde, thanks for the offer! It sounds so interesting. Hehe, I'll definitely keep ya updated as to my progress with it!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Ah, so Richard H. was the son of Richard B. - so that would make Richard at least half a junior.

I know - Richard would have been 24 or 25 when he lost his dad, and I kind of get the impression that Mr. Hunt died around the time Richard left for England with the rest of the Muppet crew. Wonder how he and the rest of the family were coping?

And you're right, Carrie - it's always fun to learn new things about our favorite Muppet performers.