Posted on 08/25/2012 5:20:01 AM PDT by Morgana
Jerry Nelson, a master of voices and puppetering who voiced Muppets including Count von Count during more than 40 years with "Sesame Street," has died. He was 78.
Also a musician and actor, he took part in dozens of Muppet projects, from the 1971 TV movie "Tales From Muppetland: The Frog Prince," to 1979's "The Muppet Movie," to the 1980s series "Fraggle Rock," to last year's "The Muppets."
Nelson joined "Sesame Street," which debuted in 1969, early in the show's run. He soon took on major characters including The Count, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Sherlock Hemlock.
"The cast and crew of 'Sesame Street' and the staff of Sesame Workshop deeply mourn the loss of cast member and creator of dozens of Muppet characters, Jerry Nelson," said a message on Sesame Street's website.
A member of the 'Sesame Street' family for more than 40 years, he will forever be in our hearts and remembered for the artistry in his puppetry, his music, and the laughter he brought to children worldwide through his portrayal of Count von Count, Herry Monster, Fat Blue, Sherlock Hemlock, the Amazing Mumford and many other beloved characters. We will miss his extraordinary spirit and the joy he brought to our Street."
Nelson also had small, decidedly un-Muppety roles in films including "Robocop 2" and "The Nail Gun Massacre."
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Really sad. Prayers for his soul up. At their height the Muppets were really great. Their humor cold be appreciated at many levels by people of all ages.
The Count’s number is up. :^(
It just one of those things you never thought had an actual person behind it, and would just be around forever.
Leaving all the Countjokes aside, I didn’t realize that he was also Sherlock Hemlock, the world’s greatest detective. I used to like him, too.
RIP
Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (1985)
Mr. Snuffleupagus: Oh, Bird, this is goodbye. You’re leaving Sesame Street.
Big Bird: Well, I’m not really leaving. I’m just going away.
Mr. Snuffleupagus: Oh.
Big Bird: Besides, as soon as I get to Ocean View, you can come and visit.
Mr. Snuffleupagus: I can?
Big Bird: First thing, ol’ pal. I wouldn’t go if you couldn’t come and visit.
RIP.
Someone called “Lemon Demon” did a hilarious sound editing of a Sesame Street song by The Count. By censoring the word “count” and variations, sometimes, with ‘beep’ sounds, it makes a cute song sound terribly obscene. Actually Safe For Work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AXPnH0C9UA
My favorite was Grover. The Count and Sherlock hemlock were outrageous though.
ping
RIP Count Count.
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