Frank Oz and Dave Goelz

On this episode, The Barretta Brothers feature veteran Muppet performers and Emmy Winners, Frank Oz, and Dave Goelz. Two hours of love and cutting remarks.

Episode Outline:

• Gene serenades Bill for his birthday with a crash landing.
• Frank’s early years, including his dramatic overseas, post-war immigration from Belgium.
• Dave’s early career in Industrial Design and his father’s influence.
• Frank’s pantomime
• Dave’s Studio Show and Tell
• Beginning with The Muppets, and early productions
• Hilarious story about Frank and Dave’s dinner date.
• Early inclinations to become artists
• What makes a good puppeteer?
• Little Shop of Horrors
• Plus, questions from our Live Youtube Chat

 

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Frank Oz:

Frank is a four-time Emmy winner, recipient of The Art Director’s Guild Award, The Comedy Award, Saturn Lifetime Achievement Award, George Foster Peabody award, and others. He’s performed with THE MUPPETS and on the STAR WARS Films. The dozen feature films he’s directed include LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, IN & OUT, THE SCORE, and DEATH AT A FUNERAL, and has been patiently tolerant of Dave for years.

 

Dave Goelz:

Dave is a one-time Emmy winner, and did not receive The Art Director’s Guild Award, The Comedy Award or the Saturn Lifetime Achievement Award. He did not receive the George Foster Peabody award, but Jim Henson shared his with Dave. He’s performed with THE MUPPETS, but not on the STAR WARS Films. He has directed a dozen Traveling Matt episodes for FRAGGLE ROCK. He’s not as accomplished as Frank, but at least his given name auto-capitalizes.