Dave Goelz Biography

A longtime puppet designer and performer, Goelz was picked up by Jim Henson and company to design Muppets for various television projects in the early 70's. By the time Jim Henson and Frank Oz were beginning work on "The Muppet Show", they managed to convince Dave to come work as a puppeteer. He soon began to perform and develop such memorable characters as the Great Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. He has gone on to become a principal Muppeteer and one of the major talents of the Jim Henson Company.

• 1. Great Gonzo: There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met. Part heaven, part space, or have I found my place? You can just visit, but I plan to stay. I'm going to go back there some day.
  From The Muppet Movie. Submitted by Mark H (32 days ago)

• 1. Statler: And this is kermit the frogs old office.
  2. Waldorf: Or so we've been toad!
  From The Muppets. Submitted by Austin G (5 months ago)

• 1. Gonzo: Have a seat.
  From The Muppets. Submitted by Austin G (5 months ago)

• 1. Statler: If I didnt know better, I'd say you just recited some important plot point.
  2. Waldorf: I hope so. Otherwise I just bored the audience have to death.
  3. Statler: You mean half the audience is still alive?
  From The Muppets. Submitted by Austin G (5 months ago)

• 1. Statler: I always dreamed we'd be back here.
  2. Waldorf: Dreams? Those where nightmares!
  From The Muppets. Submitted by Mark M (6 months ago)