Monday, December 08, 2014

Television and Cinema Verities: Frank Oz Edition


“The work was play. That's what we learned from Jim…He would make whatever work there was exciting and fun. He just would. So it wasn't leavened by fun, it was fun.”

-Frank Oz discusses his time working with Jim Hensons and The Muppets. (From an IGN interview with Kenneth Plume).
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  1. SFF10:22 AM

    If only life could be like this beyond the fortunate few.

    It's hard keeping up with you John, but the strong writing from you seems to come often.

    I loved your Greatest American Hero coverage and you are right that show had "charm."

    Your review of Amazing Stories took care of my interest in putting it in my Netflix queue. Thank you for saving me time.

    All the best
    sff

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