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   Muppets Co-Creator Jane Henson Dies at 78

   3:33 pm 4/2/2013

   • by Mike Barnes

   She and future husband Jim Henson created "Sam and Friends," a forerunner of the famous puppets, for a TV station in Washington, D.C., in the 1950s.Read more

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   Jerry Nelson, Puppeteer Who Gave Afterlife to The Count, Dies at 78

   10:59 am 8/24/2012

   • by Seth Abramovitch

   Mr. Snuffleupagus, Camilla the Chicken and Floyd were among his other creations.Read more

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   For Sale: George Clooney's Tesla Roadster, 'Muppets' Memorabilia, 'Legend of Zelda' Prototype

   3:40 pm 7/31/2012

   • by Megan Singson

   These rare collectibles and more are expected to sell from $35,000 to $150 million.Read more

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   Chick-fil-A Replaces Henson Toys With Berenstain Bears Book, Controversy Continues

   8:03 am 7/30/2012

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   A book from the iconic series has been rushed into the chain's kids meals -- which prompted a curt response from the series' copyright holder.Read more

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   Chick-fil-A Recalls Jim Henson Company Toys Amid Gay Marriage Squabble

   8:16 am 7/25/2012

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   The southern-fried fast food chain is in a war of sorts with the puppet studio and production house, which objected to its anti-gay marriage stance.Read more

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   Jim Henson Company Severs Relationship with Chick-Fil-A Over Gay Marriage Opposition

   8:29 am 7/23/2012

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   "Lisa Henson, our CEO, is personally a strong supporter of gay marriage and has directed us to donate the payment we received from Chick-Fil-A to GLAAD," the company said.Read more

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   Van Halen Deliver Showy Performance at Private L.A. Gig (Video)

   5:00 am 2/2/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The iconic rock band, whose new album, "A Different Kind of Truth," is due Feb. 7, pulled out all the stops for an industry-heavy showcase at Hollywood's Henson Studios. Read more

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   'Sesame Street' Debuts in Afghanistan

   2:33 pm 12/2/2011

   • by Lauren Schutte

   The tried-and-true children's program has partnered with Tolo TV and Lemar TV to produce, Baghch-e-Simsim, a local version with Muppets from the show. Read more

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   Kermit as Mogul, Farting Fozzie Bear: How Disney's Muppets Movie Has Purists Rattled

   8:09 pm 10/19/2011

   • by Kim Masters

   Some of the old guard wonder whether screenwriter and star Jason Segel has a true grasp of the characters they helped create.Read more

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    Muppets Creator Jim Henson Honored on 75th Birthday

    11:16 am 9/24/2011

    • by THR staff

    A Mississippi town celebrates the legendary puppeteer by renaming a bridge where he played as a kid "The Rainbow Connection."Read more

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