Standing in front of a small crowd of Muppet enthusiasts, actress and Sesame Street veteran Jennifer Barnhart demonstrated ...

Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson's extensive career will go up for auction this fall, including pieces from children’s shows such as “Fraggle Rock” and “The Dark Crystal: Age of ...

Though the Muppets (among assorted other Jim Henson productions) are unmatched as a long-lived, many-portaled franchise, puppets have always occupied a significant place in the life of the culture.