(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 abc/Disney via getty (3) When it comes to the Muppets, just about everyone can name the A-listers.

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 ...

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Jim Henson puppets and other memorabilia drew some $2.6 million at auction Tuesday. The Dark Crystal: Age of ...