A Mime fall in the forest...

[puppetmaker]

I heard over the weekend that Marcel Marceau shuffled off this mortal coil.

I can't remember the first time I saw a performance of his but I do remember I was pretty young. He was one of the first names of a performer that I recognized and kept an eye out for. I always loved watching him perform. He had a glee about it even when he was playing sad. He was a master of his art and beloved globally. He talked about the universal appeal of mime and how it was a form of performance that had no borders or language.

I want to see "Silent Movie" now.

I am grateful that Caroline saw him perform on an old Sesame Street segment when she was younger. He made her laugh which made me happy.

On another note, today would is Jim's Henson's 71st birthday.

So who is/are your favorite muppet(s)?

I have so many but Bean Bunny, Boober (from Fraggle Rock) and Kermit hold a special place in my heart.

Comments

[caitriona27.livejournal.com]

The Cowsills, the chickens, Miss Piggy and Fozzy are my favs..

[nightwolfwriter.livejournal.com]

Sesame Street - Kermit and the Count
The Muppet Show - Zoot and Animal
Farscape - Pilot

Overall favorite - Animal (in a landslide)

Favorite Muppets

[terri-osborne.livejournal.com]

--Red Fraggle
--Grover (This Monster At The End of This Book is one of my favorite children's books, like, ever.)
--Snuffelupagus
--Big Bird
--Scooter, and, of course
--Cookie Monster

[readinggeek451]

Kermit and Beaker.

[budgie-uk.livejournal.com]

[blackrosebard.livejournal.com]

Sad to hear about Marcel.

From the Muppet Show, I'd say Scooter.

From Sesame Street, I'll choose The Count.

From Fraggle Rock, Red.

Movie-wise, of all his creations, I hold much affection for the character of Kira.

[amarafox.livejournal.com]

I have always had a soft spot for Grover and cookie monster :)

[amarafox.livejournal.com]

And beaker

[greyaenigma.livejournal.com]

It's cliche, but I'd have to say Kermit.

Although I'm also terribly fond of Beaker, Dr. Honeydew, and Swedish Chef. But they all have a soft felt and foam place in my heart.

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

I always liked Rowlf the best. I also like Boober, Grover and Pip and Pop. :)

gryphonrose always says that my sister looks just like Janice, so I can't help but smile every time I see her. :)

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I have a serious soft spot for Animal.

[ghilledhu.livejournal.com]

So who is/are your favorite muppet(s)?

Do the Gelflings from The Dark Crystal count?

Also, I've always had a soft spot for the Swedish Chef.

[sneezythesquid.livejournal.com]

Grover, Beaker and Gonzo.