Category Archives: 1973
1/26/1973 – ‘Garbage Creatures – “Hey Look Me Over”.’
Jim and his team were recruited by Flip Wilson’s production company to participate in an ecology-themed television special, Keep US Beautiful, which aired on NBC on March 27, 1973. That January, Jim, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson and John Lovelady flew … Continue reading
Topics: 01-January '73, 1973
Tagged Flip Wilson, Frank Oz, garbage creatures, Jerry Nelson, John Lovelady, Keep U.S. Beautiful, Muppets, Raymond Burr
6/11/1973 – ‘Dave Goelz begins with us.’
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Topics: 06-June '73, 1973, Dark Crystal, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Muppet Show
Tagged Dave Goelz, Floyd, Gonzo, New York, Zoot
5/—/1973 – ‘Ordered Jag XJ6.’
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Topics: 05-May '73, 1973, Social
Tagged BMW, Cheryl, Cheryl Henson, Detroit, Hollywood, Jaguar XJ6, Jane, Jane Henson, Kermit, Kermit Green, Lisa, Lisa Henson, London, Lotus Eclat, Mercedes 560SL, New York, Oldsmobile Station Wagon, Pontiac Station Wagon, Porsche Speedster, Puppeteers of America Festival, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, Sam, Thunderbird, Toyota, University of Maryland, Volkswagen Golf
4/6/1973 – ‘Frank and I go to Kennedy Child Center. Meet with Mike Eisner ABC – go ahead.’
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Topics: 04-April '73, 1973, Muppet Specials
Tagged ABC, Bert, Diana Birkenfield, Ed Sullivan Show, Ernie, Frank Oz, Kennedy Child Center, Kermit, Los Angeles, Mia Farrow, Michael Eisner, Planet Koozebane, Thog, Tonight Show
7/23-27/1973 – ‘1st Meeting w/writers Valentine Show – Will Glickman, Jerry Ross and Juhl.’
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Topics: 07-July '73, 1973, Muppet Specials
Tagged Jerry Juhl, Jerry Ross, The Muppet Valentine Show, Will Glickman
