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Puppeteer

The Resume

    (July 19, 1946- )
    Operated the characters Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot and Beauregard on ‘The Muppet Show’ and in many Muppet films
    Operated puppets in ‘Emmett Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977),’ ‘The Dark Crystal (1982),’ ‘Fraggle Rock (1983-1987),’ ‘Labyrinth (1986)’ and ‘Dinosaurs (1991)’

Why he might be annoying:

    He was obsessed with Howdy Doody and other puppets as a child.
    The first time he talked to Jim Henson on the phone, he started laughing at Henson’s goofy voice.
    He bad-mouths his films ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ and ‘The Muppets Take Manhattan.’
    Many find his Gonzo character obnoxious.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is modest.
    He turned his childhood obsession into a lucrative career.
    He was originally hired just to build puppets for ‘The Muppet Show,’ but Jim Henson liked his style.
    He became one of Henson’s core team of puppeteers.
    Gonzo is one of the most memorable Muppet characters.
    Songwriter Sammy Cahn complimented him on the authenticity of Zoot, his burned-out musician character.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 63.89% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 95 Votes: 46.32% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 306 Votes: 57.19% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 225 Votes: 45.33% Annoying