In his 20 year affiliation with Jim Henson's Muppets Joseph A.
Bailey was a staff writer on both Sesame Street and The Muppet
Show. He also co-wrote the television specials Big Bird in China,
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street and Rocky Mountain Holiday, starring
John Denver and the Muppets on location in Aspen, Colorado.
Additionally, Mr. Bailey wrote Sesame Street song lyrics, albums,
five 90-minute Sesame Street Live musicals, Muppet Business Meeting
Films and special material for Big Bird's appearances in the White
House and Carnegie Hall. The Muppet Show guest stars he wrote for
include George Burns, Bob Hope, Steve Martin, Rudolf Nureyev, John
Cleese, Milton Berle and Peter Sellers. For his writing, Mr. Bailey
has garnered 5 Emmys, 3 Emmy nominations, a Writers Guild of
America Award and a George Foster Peabody Award. Mr. Bailey lives
in Manhattan with his wife, Gail. He indulges in occasional
long-distance motorcycle trips and claims to speak French and play
piano to the equal amusement of others.
General
Imprint: |
Walnut Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2011 |
First published: |
December 2011 |
Authors: |
Joseph A. Bailey
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
284 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-49558-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
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LSN: |
0-615-49558-3 |
Barcode: |
9780615495583 |
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