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Citations
of Excellence Recipients (2002)
RECORDED MEDIA CATEGORY
(Live Theater Category)
| The
American Puppet: A History of Puppetry in America |
From
the Back Cover:
From the streets and taverns of colonial America to the bright
lights of today's Broadway stage, puppets have been a favorite
form of American entertainment. The American Puppet is the first
documentary to chronicle this arts fascinating and colorful
evolution. Narrated by film and television actor Dan Lauria,
this landmark documentary examines the lives and recounts the
significant contributions of men and women who, throughout the
years, have helped to shape puppetry in America.
Archival film, rare photographs, historical reenactments and
engaging interviews from some of the most influential puppeteers
of the 20th century, help bring the story of American puppetry
to life. Viewers will delight in seeing classic puppet characters
from television's golden age including Howdy Doody, Lamb Chops,
and Kukla and Ollie. Young and old will marvel at the memorable
performances by many American puppet masters in this entertaining
and nostalgic documentary on the history of American puppetry.
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Mazzarella
Bros. Productions
Mark Mazzarella, Tom Mazzarella, and Anthony J. Mazzarella |
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