“Unmasking the Muppets: The Surprising Secrets of Kermit’s Colorful Legacy!”
The ceremony was held the day before the DVD hit shelves. Next time you’re strolling around Hollywood, make sure you look for their star!
Anything For The Shot
In order to record the iconic scene when Kermit sings “Rainbow Connection” for the 1979 The Muppet Movie, Jim Henson went above and beyond to get the shot.
In order to make sure that everything was perfect, Henson was put inside of an underwater canister with a monitor. Unknown to viewers, he’s just below the water. He was in the canister for so long that he couldn’t move his limbs for some time after.
Dave Goelz Looks Inward For Character Inspiration
Dave Goelz, the man behind characters such as Gonzo, Dr. Bunzen, and Zoot, has a rather unusual way of getting into character. In order to come up with these intriguing characters, he looks at himself.
He says that he finds flaws in himself and amplifies it, while at the same time making it seem endearing.
Fran Brill had To Improvise
Fran Brill, the voice and puppeteer behind the characters Prairie dawn and Zoe is only 5’ 4.” This posed a problem for the other actors who couldn’t bend down to work, so Franz had to find a way to make herself taller.
Her solution was to wear 6-inch platform shoes whenever she was operating the puppets. This way, she would closer to the same height as her co-workers.
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