Director Brian Henson wasn’t surprised when some viewers were mortified by the red-band trailer for his new movie “The Happytime Murders” — so explicit it can be shown in theaters only before R-rated ...

When you’re a puppet, the simplest act can get complicated quickly. For Gus, the titular star of the children’s show Gus Plus Us, looking at a road map requires his creator, Nick Caster, who controls ...

Dave Goelz, a Muppet performer for 50 years, is the man behind the scratchy-voiced Gonzo, a distinctive blue puppet with the nose of an anteater. Though Goelz spends his time behind the scenes while ...

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth residents appear to have another choice in the upcoming mayoral race — that is, if they’re willing to vote for a 30-year-old blue-felt puppet. Mr. Nice, the creation of brothers ...