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Puppeteers working to bring Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock to life are speaking out about that moment when, on the Today show in February, comic actor Larry David physically attacked beloved Sesame Street favorite Elmo live on-air.

At a press event for the release of Apple TV’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock this week, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with puppeteers John Tartaglia (puppeteer for Gobo Fraggle) and Dan Garza (puppeteer for Junior Gorg), who said they were taken aback by David’s unplanned attack on the puppet, which they said could be potentially dangerous for puppeteers.

“You know, there was a person’s hand inside of there and that wasn’t a pretty planned thing. And so the puppeteer in me was like, ‘Oh my god, that’s super dangerous. Like, you just grabbed someone’s hand and twisted it,’” Tartaglia said, confirming that ultimately the puppeteer was Ok.

Network: Showtime.

Episodes: 20 (half-hour).

Seasons: Two.

TV show dates: September 9, 2018 — March 8, 2020.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Judy Greer, Frank Langella, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Julitta Scheel, Coda Boesel, Mary Faber, Dan Garza, and Ginger Gonzaga.

TV show description:

From creator Dave Holstein, the Kidding TV show is a comedy-drama centering on the host of a beloved children's TV show. Jeff Piccirillo (Carrey), aka Mr. Pickles, is nothing if not a children's television icon. He is known for his compassion and wisdom to children, as well as to their parents, who also grew up under his loving influence.

When Jeff's family starts to...

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A Showtime comedy-drama, Kidding stars Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Judy Greer, Frank Langella, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Julitta Scheel, Coda Boesel, Mary Faber, Dan Garza, and Ginger Gonzaga. The story centers on Jeff Piccirillo (Carrey) aka Mr. Pickles, the beloved host of the children’s television show, Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Hour. As his family starts to break down, Jeff finds no solace in the stories and...

We're not kidding around. We want to know what you think about the first season of the Kidding TV show on Showtime. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show Kidding is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Kidding season one episodes. **Status update below.

A Showtime comedy-drama, Kidding stars Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Judy Greer, Frank Langella, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Julitta Scheel, Coda Boesel, Mary Faber, Dan Garza, and Ginger Gonzaga. The story centers on Jeff Piccirillo (Carrey) aka Mr. Pickles, the beloved host of the children’s television show, Mr. Pickles’...

Jim Carrey hasn't had a regular TV gig since In Living Color. Now, he's making his small screen return on Showtime, in his new Kidding TV show. With Carrey's vast talent and marquee name, will a large enough audience flock to his new TV series to justify future installments? Will Kidding be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. **Status update below.

A Showtime comedy-drama, Kidding stars Carrey, Catherine Keener, Judy Greer, Frank Langella, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Julitta Scheel, Coda Boesel, Mary Faber, Dan Garza, and Ginger Gonzaga. The story centers on Jeff Piccirillo (Carrey) aka Mr. Pickles, the beloved host of the children's television show, Mr. Pickles' Puppet Hour. As his family starts to break down, Jeff finds no solace in the stories and puppets he has always used to help him navigate stormy seas. Soon,...

You're not crazy, and we're not kidding. Showtime has renewed its Kidding TV show for a second season of 10 episodes. The early season two renewal comes mid-way into the series' freshman season, which is currently earning middling Nielsen ratings for a scripted Showtime original. The Kidding season one finale will air on November 11, 2018.

A Showtime comedy-drama, Kidding stars Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Judy Greer, Frank Langella, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Bernard White, Juliocesar Chavez, Julitta Scheel, Coda Boesel, Mary Faber, Dan Garza, and Ginger Gonzaga. The story centers on Jeff Piccirillo (Carrey) aka Mr. Pickles, the beloved host of the children’s television show, Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Hour. As his family starts to break down, Jeff finds no solace in the stories and puppets he has always used to navigate stormy seas. Soon, Jeff’s own father and executive producer,...