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Bonnie Erickson (born September 20, 1941) is an American designer of puppets, costumes, toys, and graphics, best known for her work with Jim Henson and The Muppets, where her most notable creations include Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf, and as a partner in Harrison/Erickson, the Major League Baseball mascot the Phillie Phanatic .
Bonnie Erickson designed and built the inimitable Miss Piggy in 1974 for an early "Muppets" television special, produced by Jim Henson. Puppets, props and storyboards from Henson's prolific...
Feb 27, 2018 · The panel features Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street; Fran Brill, the first female puppeteer hired on the program; and Bonnie Erickson, the designer and builder behind some of the most famous Muppets.
Bonnie Erickson (b. September 20, 1941), aka Bonnie Lewis, was part of the original design team for The Muppet Show. She first joined Jim Henson's team as a costume designer for The Frog Prince, became head of the workshop and continued to work with the Muppets team for many years. Erickson is...
Mar 9, 2018 · Viewing Erickson’s papers and prototypes together is a great way to learn about the toy design process from start to finish. Next time you catch a glimpse of Miss Piggy (or the Phillie Phanatic) on television, take a minute to think about the woman behind these distinctive characters—her own career deserves some time in the spotlight!
Jun 11, 2020 · Here are ten things we learned from Bonnie Erickson. 1. She was discovered by Jim Henson through her work in theater. “When I was at the University of Minnesota, my major was art and my minor...
Jan 17, 2012 · Timeline provided by Bonnie Erickson in July, 2017. Additional information from Bonnie Erickson added in October, 2017. Images and videos included below. 1972 – Head of Muppet Workshop – began experimenting with carved foam puppets. April 2, 1972 – Muppet Musicians of Bremen airs – design and build the puppet and costume human villains
