Who's your favorite Muppeteer?

[dwayne1115]

well everyone i look up to is dead so my favort ones would have to be Jim and Richard. They had so much talent and are truly truly missed i cry alot now my heart breaks over the death of these two fine people. Say what you want to about Richard with the way he died but he was a good muppeter and Jim frome what i have seen and read was just a very very sweet man. if i could just have just a little bit of these two fine mens personality i would be a much better man. They loved what they where doing . Wow when i think of that i think man im in the wrong place. i would love to die with a muppet in my hands i love these tow guys and God rest there souls.

 

[jediX]

I wouldn't be who I am without any of them. I owe them all a lot for that.

 

[Sidebottom]

Fra-- No, wait. Je-- No, wait. Ri--

Actually, you know what. I can't decide.

-Sidebottom

 

[Fighbird]

This one is easy for me, at least: Frank Oz.

I won't say he's better than any of the others, because the others are also great, too, but there is something especially magical about the way, he brings his characters to life.

 

[teebs]

...I think I'd like to party with Jerry Nelson!

Wouldn't that be great?

Jerry Nelson is my favorite!
But the rest all come in at a close second.

-teebs

 

[Janice & Mokey's Man]

I used to not have one, but now, probably Richard.

 

[Aaron]

why now

 

[Janice & Mokey's Man]

Well, I'm just realizin' what a cool, goofy, energetic guy he was.

And he did Janice.

 

[muppet maniac]

My favorite Muppeteers..

Jim Henson
Frank Oz
Caroll Spinney
Jerry Nelson
Dave Goelz

 

[scarylarrywolf]

I love all the Muppeteers for every little thing they bring to the entire Muppet family, but I'd have to say that I have a special appreciation for Frank Oz. Reading on the Henson site about how detailed he got with creating his characters' histories, like/dislikes... and the like... inspired me a lot.

As an innovator and inspiration overall, however, I say Jim impacted me the most... obviously, huh?