Happy Birthday Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson

Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell Stan Freberg

Stan Freberg with the Original Cast Hand-Signed Photo

Farewell to voice actor, puppeteer, and comedian Stan Freberg (1926-2015), who passed away today at the age of 88. This 8 x 10 inch photograph has been hand-signed in person by Freberg, best known for his novelty albums for Capitol Records, his radio show The Stan Freberg Show, and for Bob Clampett's puppet television show Time for Beanie. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney Autographed Photo

Happy 81st birthday to Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer best known as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color picture from Sesame Street which has been hand-signed in person by Spinney. Crisp clear signature on a mint photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to Puppeteer Bob Baker

Bob Baker Marionettes Hand-Signed Poster

Farewell to Bob Baker (1924-2014), the legendary puppeteer whose marionettes have entertained thousands of children and adults worldwide for more than 70 years. He passed Friday at the age of 90 at his home in Los Angeles. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11 x 17 inch poster from the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre that has been hand-signed and inscribed in person by founder Bob Baker. Crisp clear signature on a mint poster. Provenance Bob Baker Marionette Theatre 2010. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Caroll Spinney - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Sesame Street Photo Autographed by Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch

Happy 80th birthday to Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer most famous as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color picture of Spinney with Oscar, hand-signed in person by Spinney (and Oscar!). Crisp clear signature on a mint photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Jim Henson - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson

Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday to Stan Freberg - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Stan Freberg Hand-Signed Photo

Happy 87th birthday to voice actor, puppeteer, and comedian Stan Freberg! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph autographed by Freberg who best known for his novelty albums for Capitol Records, his radio show The Stan Freberg Show, and for Bob Clampett's puppet television show Time for Beanie. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.