As he filmed this video archived on the Youtube channel of Iowa Public Television, Jim Henson was about to hit gold with a new children's program entitled Sesame Street. The year was 1969, and he already had 15 years of puppet experience to his credit, children's shows to advertising And Experimental films.
At the dawn of success, Henson, with his puppete colleague Sahlin don (Rowlf's creator and voice), ventures to teach children how to make a puppet almost everything you find in the house. Such a vision seems easy, but it really shows Henson's genius, because he and Sahlin make characters from a tennis ball, a mop, a wooden spoon, a cup, socks, a envelope, even potatoes and pears. (There is a lot to say for the comedy inherent in Googly eyes, and the importance of false fur.)
An unknown assistant takes some of these puppets and gives them life while Henson and his partner create voices, personalities, personalities, even a little anarchy are at stake. Surprisingly, Kermit does not appear, although his ancestor of the sock does it.
The man who has seen potential puppets in everything is in his element and relaxes. Check it, smile, then tie your kitchen for supplies for your own puppet show. And although Henson promises another episode, it has not yet been found on YouTube, or elsewhere.
Note: a previous version of this article appeared on our site in 2016.
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