Muppets creator Jim Henson never played with puppets as a kid. In fact, he had little interest in puppetry until he created his first puppet show for television. That's one of the revelations in a ...

If you love joy, silliness, and creativity, then you don’t want to miss the new documentary on Jim Henson, aka Jim Henson: Idea Man, which began streaming on Disney+ today. Director Ron Howard ...

Although his face may be unfamiliar, there is a good chance you’ve long enjoyed the work of Peter Linz. The hand behind Sesame Street’s iconic characters Ernie and Herry Monster since 1991, Linz is ...

Muppet designer Bonnie Erickson on puppet storytelling and inspiration. Anika Gupta. October 2008. ... Statler and Waldorf, the two old men who heckled from the balcony in the Muppet Show.

Jim Henson was 1/1, a true innovator. Go ahead, try and pick a favorite Muppet. Dare you. Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Animal, Kermit, Grover, Bert and/or Ernie – it’s impossible.

'Jim Henson Idea Man': Inspirational, celebrational film profiles man behind the Muppets Disney+ documentary focuses on the experimental side of Kermit’s creator.