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Remembering Jim Henson and Sesame Street
Calder Pickett reflects on Jim Henson, the Muppets and Sesame Street, recalling family mornings watching Big Bird and Ernie. He notes Henson’s impact, the show’s education and joy, and ponders the creator’s untimely death, closing with a nod to CMP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Henson
Steven
Big Bird
Grover
Bert
Ernie
Oscar
Laura
Danny
Terry Murphys
Chanute
Will Rogers
James Thurber
Jack Benny
Fran Allison
Fran
Kukla
Ollie
Irving Berlin
Kermit the Frog
Rainbow Connection
Henson
Kermit
Miss Piggy
Walt Disney
CMP