RIP Muppet Puppeteer Jerry Nelson

*Raph's Girl* · 08-24-2012, 02:15 PM

GAH!! Seseme Street Muppets puppeteer Jerry Nelson has died at age 78. So RIP Count Von Count, Harry Monster, and The Amazing Mumford.

He was also the original puppeteer for Floyd, Robin the Frog, Dr. Strangepork, Camila the Chicken, Uncle Deadly and Lew Zealand before being replaced in 2008.

He also did work on Fraggle Rock where he was Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg and Marjory the Trash Heap!

http://abcnews.go.com/US/slideshow/j...at-78-15862468

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-24-2012, 02:16 PM

R.I.P. Nelson.

tomservo95 · 08-24-2012, 02:18 PM

sad sad news....

http://youtu.be/KNfHU748SYQ

Lance_Steele · 08-24-2012, 02:36 PM

R.I.P Mr Nelson.

cartoonistaaron · 08-24-2012, 02:36 PM

This was sad to hear. You expect people you loved as a kid will live forever. Now he's part of that pantheon of childhood memories.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-24-2012, 02:42 PM

More on his career: http://www.slashfilm.com/original-mu...y-nelson-dies/

He even did voices in The Dark Crystal....

Here's a song that features Muppet version of Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, and Jim Henson:

Lance_Steele · 08-24-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

More on his career: http://www.slashfilm.com/original-mu...y-nelson-dies/

He even did voices in The Dark Crystal....

Wasn't Dark Crystal also a Jim Henson movie?

*Raph's Girl* · 08-24-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance_Steele

Wasn't Dark Crystal also a Jim Henson movie?

Yes. But not associated with the Muppets.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 08-24-2012, 03:08 PM

R.I.P Mr Nelson. now who's voicing the Count on Sesame Street?

**Jester** · 08-24-2012, 03:50 PM

Man, that sucks. He was a true talent.

*mysterycolor* · 08-24-2012, 10:12 PM

he will be missed by all....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7yAe2MBIpE

*ZariusTwo* · 08-25-2012, 06:01 AM

*pannoni1* · 08-25-2012, 06:32 AM

I always liked Harry Monster, being how funny he handled him. But his portrayal of The Count will always hold a place in my heart, especially his "I am the Count because I love to count things" spiel and his "HA HA HA HA HA HA!", especially after a thunderbolt is heard in front of his castle.

My dearest wishes and sorrows to Mr. Nelson and his family.

**Jester** · 08-25-2012, 06:39 AM

Every time there is a thunder storm, I do the "Ha ha ha ha!" Count laugh.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 08-25-2012, 09:28 AM

I remember Count von Count and liked him, but don't remember the others. RIP.

*Guitar_Raph* · 08-25-2012, 11:43 AM

He was also Sherlock Hemlock, an early Muppet character.

Herry Monster

My favorite sketch.

When Mr. Snuffle-Upagus was introduced, the adults thought that Big Bird had an imaginary friend. That finally ended in 1985 when the adults finally saw him!

"That's 1,351 posts by Guitar_Raph!" (Thunder) Ha ha ha!"

*gobo* · 08-25-2012, 12:05 PM

RIP, Jerry. I'll be getting your album as soon as I can locate it.

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"That's 1,351 posts by Guitar_Raph!" (Thunder) Ah ah ah!"

Fixed that for ya.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-25-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

RIP, Jerry. I'll be getting your album as soon as I can locate it.

I found it!! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nelsonjerry

It's also available on Itunes.

*gobo* · 08-25-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

I found it!! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nelsonjerry

Thanks.

*BubblyShell22* · 08-25-2012, 04:52 PM

Wow. That's very sad. R.I.P., Mr. Nelson. You will be missed. I loved The Count.

08-24-2012, 02:15 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	RIP Muppet Puppeteer Jerry Nelson GAH!! Seseme Street Muppets puppeteer Jerry Nelson has died at age 78. So RIP Count Von Count, Harry Monster, and The Amazing Mumford. He was also the original puppeteer for Floyd, Robin the Frog, Dr. Strangepork, Camila the Chicken, Uncle Deadly and Lew Zealand before being replaced in 2008. He also did work on Fraggle Rock where he was Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg and Marjory the Trash Heap! http://abcnews.go.com/US/slideshow/j...at-78-15862468 __________________

08-24-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	R.I.P. Nelson. __________________

08-24-2012, 02:18 PM	#3
tomservo95 Thug Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CA Posts: 68	sad sad news.... http://youtu.be/KNfHU748SYQ __________________ PSN ID tomservo95

08-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#4
Lance_Steele Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 139	R.I.P Mr Nelson. __________________ Warning! Objects in mirror are closer than they appear...

08-24-2012, 02:42 PM	#6
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	More on his career: http://www.slashfilm.com/original-mu...y-nelson-dies/ He even did voices in The Dark Crystal.... Here's a song that features Muppet version of Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, and Jim Henson: __________________ Last edited by Raph's Girl; 08-24-2012 at 02:47 PM.

08-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#5
cartoonistaaron Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 737	This was sad to hear. You expect people you loved as a kid will live forever. Now he's part of that pantheon of childhood memories.

08-24-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	R.I.P Mr Nelson. now who's voicing the Count on Sesame Street? __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Man, that sucks. He was a true talent. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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08-25-2012, 06:32 AM	#13
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	I always liked Harry Monster, being how funny he handled him. But his portrayal of The Count will always hold a place in my heart, especially his "I am the Count because I love to count things" spiel and his "HA HA HA HA HA HA!", especially after a thunderbolt is heard in front of his castle. My dearest wishes and sorrows to Mr. Nelson and his family. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

08-25-2012, 06:39 AM	#14
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Every time there is a thunder storm, I do the "Ha ha ha ha!" Count laugh. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-25-2012, 09:28 AM	#15
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	I remember Count von Count and liked him, but don't remember the others. RIP.

08-25-2012, 11:43 AM	#16
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	He was also Sherlock Hemlock, an early Muppet character. Herry Monster My favorite sketch. When Mr. Snuffle-Upagus was introduced, the adults thought that Big Bird had an imaginary friend. That finally ended in 1985 when the adults finally saw him! "That's 1,351 posts by Guitar_Raph!" (Thunder) Ha ha ha!" __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 08-26-2012 at 03:46 AM.

08-25-2012, 04:52 PM	#20
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Wow. That's very sad. R.I.P., Mr. Nelson. You will be missed. I loved The Count. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.