Remembering Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934-August 23, 2012)

[Vincent L]

Suddenly burst into tears while listening to Leave Me Some Magic on repeat...

 

[Vincent L]

I feel my heart is still at stage one: denial

 

[Collgoff]

I'm so sorry about your grandparents Fracklefan2012!
My Uncle Chuck died when I was 16 years old and he was my dad's brother.

At least you're right about Carroll, Dave and Steve they are still here along with the others.

 

[FrackleFan2012]

I'm so sorry about your grandparents Fracklefan2012!
My Uncle Chuck died when I was 16 years old and he was my dad's brother.

At least you're right about Carroll, Dave and Steve they are still here along with the others.

Don't forget about Fran Brill and Frank Oz. They're still here, too.

 

[Dominicboo1]

Don't forget about Fran Brill and Frank Oz. They're still here, too.

True, but sadly Frank Oz no longer is with them. He didn't think the Muppets was faithful to the characters.

 

[DannyRWW]

 

[FrackleFan2012]

True, but sadly Frank Oz no longer is with them. He didn't think the Muppets was faithful to the characters.

I know that but there will be a new sketch featuring Frank Oz that will air during Season 43 of Sesame Street.

Here's proof. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Season_43_(2012)

 

[Dominicboo1]

Yippeee! Frank Oz is my favorite surviving Muppetter. No offense to Dave Golez, or anyone else.

 

[King Rupert]

Jerry's singing voice always had this slight imperfection, it didn't matter what character he was performing, there was always this little raspy undertone. That helped me connect to his songs, it made them feel real, music should never be perfectly polished, it's about feelings and expression.

When my son was born, I decided that while so many kids loved Elmo that I wanted to expose him to the side of the Muppets I always connected with. That side was Jerry.

I shared Mr. Bassman with him first and he loved the colors and the animation of Floyd and Scooter. When it was time for bed we'd listen to his version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps or Halfway down the Stairs. As he got older he got into Elmo as all kids do, but I would still get a request for one of Jerry's performances here and there.

This morning upon hearing the news, I sat down with my son on the couch and we went through about 5 or 6 six of Jerry's songs. He is only 2 now but he sat on my lap and gazed into the screen without squirming or requesting Elmo, Kermit or any of his other friends, it was like he knew. We weren't saying goodbye to an old friend we were helping to keep him alive.

Rest in peace Jerry and thank you for everything you left behind.

 

[Vincent L]

"Oh, just let me cry, Marilla. The tears don't hurt me like that ache did."
— Anne of Green Gables