File puptcrit/puptcrit.0908, message 120


From: "Robert Rogers" <robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:43:27 -0400
Subject: [Puptcrit] Paul Ashley


I grew up in New Rochelle, and though I was wild about puppetry, I was much too shy to approach Paul Ashley - even though I passed his house quite often.  I believe that he made many hand puppet versions of tv celebrities, as well as characters for children's shows (if I'm correct, these puppets would briefly appear during various variety programs, right before commercial breaks).

Paul actually gave a free outdoor performance one summer in a park.  I was amazed to see his tv characters "live" on stage.  How dumb I was not to go backstage and express my thanks!

Robert Rogers

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