(NEXSTAR) – Aside from Big Bird or Guy Smiley, Cookie Monster is probably the most aptly named character on Sesame Street. If indeed “Cookie Monster” were his actual name. First, some history: The ...

The Muppets' sprawling cast of colorful characters includes more than just Kermit, Piggy and the gang John Russell is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. He joined the PEOPLE team in 2024. His work has ...

The new Disney+ documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” conjures the life and mind of the visionary who created the Muppets and changed not only an art form, but also the parameters of storytelling.

“Jim Henson: Idea Man” threads a difficult needle, celebrating the creative genius of the Muppets mastermind without sidestepping or whitewashing the thornier aspects of his personal life, as related ...

Muppets creator Jim Henson never played with puppets as a kid. In fact, he had little interest in puppetry until he created his first puppet show for television. That's one of the revelations in a new ...

The Jim Henson Company sold its longtime studio and is auctioning Muppets memorabilia for the first time in its 70-year history. By Brooks Barnes Photographs by Michelle Groskopf Reporting from Los ...

Cookie Monster Day celebrates the popular Sesame Street character, Cookie Monster, and takes place on his birthday. Cookie Monster was created by Muppet creator Jim Henson. Before debuting on Sesame ...

Jim Henson puppets and other memorabilia drew some $2.6 million at auction Tuesday, with the Crystal of Truth from "The Dark ...