Muppet Mini: Dave Goelz Remembers Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Caroll Spinney, Jane Henson, and Jim Henson.

On this Mini episode, The Barretta Brothers welcome Muppet Performer, and Actor, Dave Goelz.

Episode Outline:

• Dave remembers special moments and pays tribute to:
• Jerry Nelson
• Richard Hunt
• Caroll Spinney
• Jane Henson
• Jim Henson

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dave is an Emmy award winning puppeteer. He also won a special Oscar for his dance sequence in The Parent Trap. He has performed with The Muppets since the mid 70s, performing such characters as Uncle Travelling Matt, Waldorf, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and the iconic, Gonzo. He has also directed a dozen Traveling Matt episodes for Fraggle Rock.

 

BRIEF ADDITIONAL BIOS

Richard Hunt:

Muppet performer, who performed characters like Beeker, Sweetums, Scooter, Statler, and Janice.

 

Caroll Spinney:

Puppeteer, author, cartoonist, and Muppet performer, who originated and performed Big Bird, and Oscar the Grouch.

 

Jerry Nelson:

Actor, Musician, and Muppet Performer, known for dozens of characters, including Count Von Count, Sherlock Hemlock, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Robin the Frog, and Sgt. Floyd Pepper.

 

Jane Henson:

Puppeteer, artist, wife of Jim Henson.

 

Jim Henson:

Puppeteer, filmmaker, animator, director, writer, and creator of The Muppets. His characters include Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Dr. Teeth, Rowlf, and The Swedish Chef.