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DESCRIPTION:\n	With Bill Barretta\, Fran Brill\, Dave Goelz\, and other spe
 cial guests in person \n	\n	Presented in collaboration with The Jim Henson
  Legacy \n	\n	\n	Jerry Nelson (1934–2012)\, one of Jim Henson’s most belov
 ed collaborators\, was the puppeteer best known for his character Count vo
 n Count\, a mainstay on Sesame Street since 1970. On the popular Henson te
 levision series Fraggle Rock\, he performed Gobo Fraggle\, the leader of t
 he Fraggle five\; Marjory the Trash Heap and Pa Gorg. Kermit's nephew Robi
 n\, Lew Zealand and Sgt. Floyd Pepper are just a few of the many character
 s he brought to life on The Muppet Show. As Lisa Henson (Jim Henson’s daug
 hter\, and Chief Executive Officer of the Jim Henson Company) said when Ne
 lson died this summer\, “Jerry Nelson imbued all of his characters with th
 e same gentle\, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own pers
 onality.” This celebratory tribute program will include remarks and rememb
 rances by fellow Muppet performers Bill Barretta\, Fran Brill\, and Dave G
 oelz\, clips from Nelson’s entire career\, and some special surprises. \n
 \n\n	\n	Free with Museum admission on a first-come\, first-served basis. M
 useum members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. For 
 more information about becoming a Museum member and to join online\, pleas
 e click here.\n\n
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LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image
SUMMARY:A Tribute to Jerry Nelson
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