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When puppeteer Dave Goelz made audiences cry with Gonzo's farewell song, he realized Jim Henson had created something bigger than comedy. Fifty years after its debut, "The Muppet Show" remains proof that being weird, kind, and authentically yourself can change the world.
A 26-year-old who builds original puppets in his bedroom just won a €50,000 grand prize on Germany's "Die Puppenstars." Barnaby Dixon turned his quirky passion into a thriving YouTube career and international recognition.
A small town in Mexico's smallest state has preserved thousands of historic puppets, keeping alive a craft that once performed for presidents. The free museum in Huamantla showcases over 500 artifacts from around the world.
In a refreshing break from digital effects, Ryan Gosling performed opposite an elaborate puppet for more than half of "Project Hail Mary," with puppeteer James Ortiz bringing the lovable alien Rocky to life on set for six months. The old-school approach created genuine chemistry that made Rocky the film's breakout star.
Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.