That image was in the “One Of These Days I’m Going To Post It” file. Might as well post it now since Jane Henson, muppeteer and wife of the late Jim Henson, passed away 2 April 2013.
[Image found here.]
RIP Jane Nebel Henson 1934 – 2013
Jane Nebel Henson 1934-2013
Jane Nebel Henson passed away at the age of 78 on 2 April 2013. Although her late husband is more well known, Jane Henson was an important contributor. Married in 1959, she and Jim Henson reinvented the ancient art of puppetry and created a huge entertainment industry: The Muppets.
[Jane] Nebel and [Jim] Henson met in a puppetry course at the University of Maryland, College Park, where they were both undergraduates. At the time, Nebel was a senior majoring in art education and Henson was a freshman studying to become a commercial artist. Nebel later became Henson’s puppeteering partner on the television show Sam and Friends, and the two eventually married. [via]
Prior to the creation of Sesame Street, the Hensons produced awesome entertainment for advertisers and television shows. Here are some arbitrary pre-Sesame Street selections.
Talented people are often under-appreciated until they’re gone, especially those who leave such a great legacy. RIP Jane.
kidjump
This one’s been sitting around in the unposted bin for a while. Not sure why it’s wearing pajamas, but it made me smile. [Found here.]
Tree Limb
[Found here.]
Easter
[Found here via here. Design by Rem Koolhaas.]
Saturday Matinee – Dehydrated Peeps, Monochrome Dance, Musical Genius / Sex Symbol Earl Okin & Johnny Burnette
Just add water.
Both vids above h/t Aussie Phil
Earl Okin is almost as seductive as Leon Redbone (sorry, Earl).
Nice vid compilation of Johnny Burnette‘s version of Tiny Bradshaw‘s classic “Train Kept A Rollin'” previously featured here.
Have a great weekend folks. Whether you’re religious or not, never forget the meaning of Easter.
The .Gif Friday Post No. 273 – Disney Recycles, Baby Bulge Breakdance & The Runs
Top .gif illustrates Disney’s recycling program.
Middle is a miscarriage ready to happen.
Bottom one is my own.
Our entirely bitchin’ .gif collection is here.
Parakeet
That made me smile.
Ninja Gardener
Peep Perps
[Found in here.]
Tacky Raccoons 