Clash, who was the puppeteer and voice of Elmo and other characters, was also the show’s Muppet leader. He resigned last week.
Production of the final episodes
of the 2013-14 season of “Sesame Street†went on a two-week break last week, a planned hiatus that provided a bit of respite for the show’s cast and producers. But when work resumes the week of Dec. 3, said the person close to the production, a therapist may be on hand for those who need support.The less-than-two dozen puppeteers and human characters who work on the show – and collaborate on each other’s outside puppet productions, as well – are a tightly knit band. …
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