Puppet Therapy

A place for inspiration in the world of puppets, fleece and fur. MJL Puppets creates professional custom-built puppets for the professional puppeteer and performer, theatrical and film productions, Television and Movie Prop collector, and even the serious beginner puppeteer. Each puppet is custom-built to match the look and proportions of your character. Whether its a half-body or full-body version puppet, mascot full-size costume, we are happy to be of service to you and all your puppetry and costume needs! Each puppet is custom-built with the finest quality materials available to the puppet building industry. Whether its a half-body or full-body version puppet, or full-size mascot style costume, we are happy to be of service to you and all your puppetry and costume needs! For more info and inquiries please contact: [email protected]

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Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on set for a Sesame Street News segment, 1975.

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Frank Oz performing Fozzie Bear for "John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together", first aired December 5, 1979.

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Big Bird back in 1970! Before his legs/feet were fleeced. I do like the matted-down dirtier feather look... appears to be more organic which is nice.

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The Jim Henson Hour - Episode 1: "Outer Space" (1989) 1/2

25 years ago today "The Jim Henson Hour" aired!

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Jerry Nelson performing Lew Zealand in "The Muppet Movie" 1979. Notice how Jerry's lower jaw pertrudes while he voices Lew.

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Richard Hunt with Jane Henson, 1975.

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The Muppet Show

#JerryNelson, #FrankOz and #JimHenson strutting their stuff on the set of #TheMuppetshow

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Mushmellon puppet

Mushmellon puppet, originally created by the late Jane Henson in 1955. The puppet, whose eyes were the precursor to those of Oscar the Grouch, now lives in the Smithsonian.

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Original Miss Piggy prototype puppet, she was originally named Piggy Lee, later changed to Miss Piggy. Piggy has gone through some dramatic build changes through the years from her humble beginnings. She reached her peak in both performance and visible structure in "The Great Muppet Caper".

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Muppeteer Richard Hunt with his alter-ego Scooter, circa 1976.

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#JimHenson and #KermitTheFrog, circa 1983.

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Jim Henson & Frank Oz discussing scene details on Sesame Street set, circa 1970.

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Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on The Muppet Show set circa 1977.

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Rare behind the scenes photo of Frank Oz performing Grover on a Sesame Street insert skit, mid 1980's. Frank was an extremely focused and serious performer, he gave each performance 100%.

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A fantastic pic of Frank Oz being directed by Sesame Street's Jon Stone, circa 1982. Two brilliant professionals at work!

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Edgar Bergen

This show was recorded near the end of Edgar Bergen's life. He was the grand master. Anyone that does vent today was influenced by someone that was influence...

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Jimmy & The Muppets Say Goodbye To “Late Night”