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"No strings attached," a closing line in The American Puppet, not only underscores the magical effect of puppets but also describes this expansive yet straightforward documentary chronicling 300 years of American puppetry. The well-constructed program presents a colorful chronology of the subject, inviting audiences to both reminisce and relish the charms of puppet heroes Howdy Doody, Kukla and Ollie, and Kermit the Frog, to name a few. Beginning with the 18th-century street puppets Punch and Judy to the 20th-century Muppets, narrator Dan Lauria highlights classic puppet characters that have shaped American culture while celebrating their imaginative creators, from Edgar Bergen and Tony Sarg to Bill Baird and Jim Henson. The Mazzarella brothers (who produced, wrote, and directed the film) strike the proper storytelling tone as they blend archival photo collections, movie and television clips, and dozens of interviews with puppeteers (notably Margo Rose and Shari Lewis) or their partners (such as Henson's wife, Jane). Even nominal puppet fans will enjoy the show. (Ages 12 and older) --Lynn Gibson
| CATEGORY: | Video |
| DIRECTOR: | Mark Mazzarella |
| FEATURES: | Color, Full Screen |
| TYPE: | Television & Documentary, International Documentaries, Special Interests, Art & Artists |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |