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“We're also irreverent, we have an irreverent attitude towards puppets, as well. So a lot of what we do is we're kind of making fun of the puppets for being puppets, even while we're doing it. And again, that all feeds into the absurdity of this show.”

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Brian Henson, born on November 3, 1963, is a renowned puppeteer. He is known for his family's outstanding contributions to the field of puppetry, particularly his collaboration with his father, Jim Henson. Brian grew up under the influence of his father and became a versatile puppet designer and performer, involved in numerous television shows and film projects. more

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