You sucked me in with Jim Hensen! Loved all the video clips and backstory, but most of all I appreciated your showing his notes (obviously, because that's what you do!). It underscores the importance of a single line. Sometimes I don't record an event because I think I don't have the time, but all you need is one line. And I also plot out some of my stories/posts very simply like this. Thanks, Jillian, for another wonderful read!
I'm dying over the early Kermit sketches. Love seeing the creative process, particularly the start. BTW, you should be selling "NOTED" swag, including notebooks!
I've never seen that Change of Face clip before! It's so brilliant.
I'm really thinking about that "Film Should Have" list -- I like the idea of a directive for the creative work, points I want to hit. Not that it's that easy to just do that, but I can see it helping to get my brain organized for what I'm even trying to do with a story.
Loved this! Brought back so many memories of watching The Muppet Show as a child. Fascinating to see how Henson's simple diary led to such joyful brilliance.
Dear Jillian, This post caused me to take down from a high shelf a framed letter from Jim Henson awarding me a grant for my miniature epic "Soup Talks Trilogy," in 1990 -- the last award letters signed by Jim before his death. It needed dusting so thanks for that. Did I miss your mention of the archives' location? Many of his puppets are on display at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts. Never meet Jim, but got to know his daughter, Cheryl, who produced the annual Henson Festival in NYC where I presented my work in 1996. Thanks for the post and a morning of sweet memories.
Haha. I always forget to leave the dates, as well! Then when I go back and read old journals years later, I'm often scratching my head. I didn't watch Sesame Street, but as an adult have appreciated what seemed like Henson's tender soul. Loved seeing these early sketches and knowing that like many wonderful things in life, it took time to manifest!
Another great issue, Jillian. I think Henson's diary may be the most inspiring for me so far just because it's so doable! I always get over-ambitious with my journaling plans and then abandon them; a line or two a day is something I could keep up over the long haul.
This did bring me joy--especially seeing Kermit. It made we wonder if Charles Schulz left notebooks?
What a delight! Brings me right back. Thank you!
You sucked me in with Jim Hensen! Loved all the video clips and backstory, but most of all I appreciated your showing his notes (obviously, because that's what you do!). It underscores the importance of a single line. Sometimes I don't record an event because I think I don't have the time, but all you need is one line. And I also plot out some of my stories/posts very simply like this. Thanks, Jillian, for another wonderful read!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you. Not long till The Muppet Christmas Carol. THE best Christmas film imo... ♥️
Congrats on the 3-month anniversary, Jillian! Gotta say Noted is so dialed in that I assumed you’d been at it for years. Really great work!👏👏👏
I'm dying over the early Kermit sketches. Love seeing the creative process, particularly the start. BTW, you should be selling "NOTED" swag, including notebooks!
I've never seen that Change of Face clip before! It's so brilliant.
I'm really thinking about that "Film Should Have" list -- I like the idea of a directive for the creative work, points I want to hit. Not that it's that easy to just do that, but I can see it helping to get my brain organized for what I'm even trying to do with a story.
Loved this! Brought back so many memories of watching The Muppet Show as a child. Fascinating to see how Henson's simple diary led to such joyful brilliance.
That was great. I don't think I could ever tire of seeing people's notebooks.
Reminded me of a hilarious Muppets blooper clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlAOODTZauM&ab_channel=BradleyBoy
I loved this! The insights into Henson's original career goals are great, too. Thanks for this.
What a delightful post Jillian--I especially loved the multi decade diary and the bicycle clip. And congrats on a a truly amazing first three months!
Dear Jillian, This post caused me to take down from a high shelf a framed letter from Jim Henson awarding me a grant for my miniature epic "Soup Talks Trilogy," in 1990 -- the last award letters signed by Jim before his death. It needed dusting so thanks for that. Did I miss your mention of the archives' location? Many of his puppets are on display at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts. Never meet Jim, but got to know his daughter, Cheryl, who produced the annual Henson Festival in NYC where I presented my work in 1996. Thanks for the post and a morning of sweet memories.
Haha. I always forget to leave the dates, as well! Then when I go back and read old journals years later, I'm often scratching my head. I didn't watch Sesame Street, but as an adult have appreciated what seemed like Henson's tender soul. Loved seeing these early sketches and knowing that like many wonderful things in life, it took time to manifest!
Another great issue, Jillian. I think Henson's diary may be the most inspiring for me so far just because it's so doable! I always get over-ambitious with my journaling plans and then abandon them; a line or two a day is something I could keep up over the long haul.
Thanks for the trip in the way-back machine: Joan Rivers, Dick Cavett, a VCR. Never had I considered plot points for the Muppets.
Absolutely loved this entry, a window into a creative genius who brought so much joy. Thank you!