RIP Dulcy Singer (1933 - 2026)

Sad news as Dulcy Singer, long time Sesame Street executive producer, has died. 

Singer started her Sesame career during the show's first season. Director Jon Stone quickly took notice of her abilities and she was promoted to associate producer the next season through season 5. She rose to producer for seasons 6 to 9, and then executive producer during seasons 12 to 24. 

Singer also produced several direct-to-video and television specials, including classics like  Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Don't Eat the Pictures, and Sesame Street, Special otherwise known as Put Down The Duckie.

During her time as executive producer she oversaw decisions to handle the death of Mr. Hooper, the adoption of Miles, the birth of Gabi, and the concept of Maria and Luis’ romance and wedding on the show.

She remained on Sesame Street through the end of season 24.

Sonia Manzano paid tribute to Ducly on her Facebook page:

Dulcy Singer was a major force in my life.

The shows fans mention most often are Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Maria's Wedding, and Goodbye, Mr. Hooper, the groundbreaking episode that dealt with the death of Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper. All were projects that Dulcy executive produced, and all, in my opinion, helped make Sesame Street what it was.

They captured the essence of the show.

They were as brave as Dulcy was.

Dulcy gave me my career. When I expressed frustration about the authenticity and amount of Latino content on the show, she encouraged me to write some myself. I did, and became a writer, something I could never have imagined for myself. That began an exciting journey that I am still traveling today.

She was really something. I'm honored and privileged to have known her.

She will always be with me

Dulcy Singer was 92. 

Muppet Stuff Video: Muppet Christmas Carol Ornament Unboxing!

Join Retro Rest Stop‬ and I as we unbox exclusive Disney Store "Muppet Christmas Carol" ornaments! 

Be sure to follow Retro Rest Stop for daily adventures on YouTube.

RIP Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE (1940 - 2026)

English Shakespearean actor Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE has died. 

Stewart was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation which he later reprised for the films Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek: Nemesis. 

He was also well known as Professor Xavier in the X-Men films. 

In 2001, Stewart received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2010, the latter making him Sir Patrick.

Stewart appeared on Sesame Street twice where he performed a spoof of "Hamlet's Soliloquy", titled "B or not a B" and in an insert with the Count.

He also voiced Napoleon in the 1999 Creature Shop-effects film Animal Farm. 

Stewart's other voice credits include American Dad!, the 2007 animated film TMNT, and Disney's feature films Chicken Little and Bambi II. 

 

On Broadway, Stewart starred in his one man version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol  appeared in The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth.

Other credits include Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights, L.A. Story, hosting Saturday Night Live, and guest spots on Reading Rainbow and Frasier

Patrick Stewart was 86.

RIP Elke Sommer (1940 - 2026)

German entertainer Elke Sommer, who guest starred on The Muppet Show has died. 

She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including The Pink Panther sequel A Shot in the Dark.

In 1964, she won the Most Promising Newcomer Actress Golden Globe for The Prize.

Sommer guest starred on the third season of The Muppet Show and appeared on the German talk show Wetten, dass..? with Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog in 1983.

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Elke Sommer was 85.

Muppet Stuff Video: Asbury Park Zombie Walk 2026!

Join me as I hunt for Muppet stuff before, during, and after the Asbury Park Zombie Walk.

More Info:

Asbury Park Zombie Walk: https://asburyparkzombiewalk.com/ 

Parlor Gallery: https://www.parlor-gallery.com/ 

Wooden Walls Project: https://woodenwallsproject.com/

Be sure to check out more videos on our Youtube channel.

Walmart Presents: "A Who Knew Carol" Starring The Muppets!

Walmart released an elaborate new ad recreating The Muppet Christmas Carol for their “who knew” campaign. 

The two minute ad features a recreation of the Dickensian village used in the film as well as a new version of the opening song, “Scrooge" starring Walton Goggins. 

It also features characters not included in the original film like Scooter and Pepe!

You can watch the full version below:

This is just the first part of multiple videos for the campaign with new ghosts for ... "legal reasons."

So stay tuned!  

RIP Eric Bauza (1979 - 2026)

Sad news as voice actor Eric Bauza has died. 

Bauza provided the voice of Baby Fozzie, Bunsen Honeydew, Robin, Sam, and Statler in the 2018 Muppet Babies series. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program in 2019 for his work on the show. 

Bauza also voiced the Muppet version of Baby Fozzie for the short series Muppet Babies Play Date shorts and the "Wocka Wocka" animated plush doll. 

Bauza's first major voiceover role was Stimpy on Ren & Stimpy's Adult Party Cartoon, where he was also a layout artist. 

He has since played roles on various animated series including The Fairly OddParents, and DuckTales (2017) and has become the voice actor for many classic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and many many others as well as Woody Woodpecker.

Eric Bauza was 46.