Won two Writers Guild Awards while working as the head writer of "The Muppet Show․"
Graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in theater arts in 1961
Became interested in puppetry at the age of 9 when he went to see an amateur show and began making his own puppets not long after
Got his start when he worked on Jim Henson's first television show, "Sam and Friends․"
Quote: "Puppets are wonderfully magical things, but one of the most fiendishly difficult art forms we've created for ourselves․ Good puppetry is amazing, but it's so difficult․"
Best known as a screenwriter who worked for Jim Henson on shows like "The Muppet Show," "Fraggle Rock" and "The Muppet Movie․"
His favorite Muppets character was the Great Gonzo
Awards
1970Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Individuals:winner
1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:nominated
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:nominated
1980Saturn Award-Best Writing:nominated
1980Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation:nominated
1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:nominated
1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program:winner