John Lovelady
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John Lovelady is an American retired puppeteer who worked with the Muppets, including on the PBS series Sesame Street.[1] Lovelady is originally from Oxford, Mississippi. He was one of the puppeteer troupe in the first season of The Muppet Show (1976–77).[2]
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John Lovelady | |
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Born | (1931-08-11) August 11, 1931 (age 92) |
Occupation | Puppeteer |
Known for | Working on The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and The Great Space Coaster |
Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Creative Technical Crafts |
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He later joined the syndicated children's series The Great Space Coaster, puppeteered for Mother Goose's Treasury, and also performed in a serialisation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.[citation needed]