Kermit Meets Sid

You know the unobtrusive brick building on La Brea, where Kermit the Frog is perched and kindly tips his hat to passing motorists? That's the Jim Henson Studios, a historically creative spot where Charlie Chaplin once housed his studios and production.

I recently trekked over with fellow Muppetophile and L.A. Parent graphic designer Terresa Burgess to hear about the latest production to roll out of the studios: Sid the Science Kid. In conjunction with KCET, Henson Studios created this new educational show, which premiered on PBS earlier in September. The show uses digital puppetry, in which a puppeteer manipulates a digital image rather than a fur and felt critter. The result is hyper-surreal and captivating for young audiences. Your kids will love it.



Terresa and I were treated to a tour of the property, which also was home to A&M Record Company. There's not a "Creature Shop" per se, but we saw plenty of cool creations, some Emmys, cool offices and historic studio spaces. Made me want to watch some Charlie Chaplin movies – and pull out my Muppets in Space video.