Kevin Clash
Puppeteer
About This Interview
Puppeteer Kevin Clash was interviewed for two hours at the Sesame Workshop in New York, NY. Clash talked about his early appearances in Baltimore on local station WMAR. He described how he came to be involved with Jim Henson and his muppets through puppet designer Kermit Love. He then spoke in great detail about his work on Sesame Street and the characters he performs, most notably "Elmo." The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on July 20, 2004.
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Kevin Clash on developing his signature Muppet character "Elmo"
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Kevin Clash on his early memories of watching Sesame Street
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Kevin Clash on working with Elmo
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Kevin Clash on Jim Henson
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Kevin Clash on developing the character of "Elmo," inlcuding his signature laugh
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Interview
- Part 1
- On his youth and early interest in puppetry; on his start in performing; on the beginning of his television career
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- On his work on Captain Kangaroo; on joining Sesame Street; on trying to find a character to play on Sesame Street
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- On finding "Elmo's" voice on Sesame Street; on his colleagues at Sesame Street
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- On fellow puppeteers Carroll Spinney, Frank Oz, and Jim Henson; on the uniqueness of Muppets; on his duties on Sesame Street; on working on Dinosaurs; on his future; on how he animates Elmo (with Elmo)
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Kevin Clash is amazing. I highly recommend you go watch his documentary "Being Elmo: A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY", it is on Netflix. I gave it five starts.
TERRIFIC INTERVIEW. A good look into the Muppet world. I especially liked the part at the end on how Elmo was operated. TVLEGENDS, you did it again. Take a buck outa' petty cash!!!
When my mother took me along on Saturdays to Brager-Gutman's department store at Lexington and Park Avenue to buy fabric for clothes that she made for her tallest second eldest girl - me; I waited outside and watched Kevin Clash doing his puppet shows in front of the store. The crowd grew larger each week, and I never forgot him. I, too, was a shy teen (7 years older than he) who had creative juices of my own. So, I've looked for his journey through my own lifetime via the news and articles. I'm thrilled with this film, and that everyone will know about his greatness. Beautiful!!!
hey i have a research report due and I'm doing the history of Elmo and Kevin together.... any1 have a interview segment that will really help? i need good facts that can come together with others. please help
Amazing interview!!!!!! Thank you!
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