Robin Frog (Jerry Nelson) "Halfway Down The Stairs"

One of the interesting tidbits appearing in the obituaries to Muppeteer Jerry Nelson, was that he had a surprising left field hit in the UK, when a song from the first season of "The Muppet Show" was released there.

Nelson's character Robin The Frog sings this little ditty, which is actually an AA Milne poem set to music.

And if (and only if) you really feel like bawling your eyes out, follow this link and check out the video of Nelson, singing at Jim Henson's memorial.


Hear the song on Youtube.

The Count & The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Zig Zag Dance"

Perhaps you heard the news on Friday, that Muppeteer Jerry Nelson had died.

As I'm typing this, I am watching "Elmopalooza" with my kids.  A friend of mind gave me the VHS of this 15 years ago.  I didn't have kids then, but she knew that I was a fan of both Sesame Street and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

I thought sharing the show with my kids was a nice way to remember the man . . .


Hear the song on Youtube.