Noel MacNeal 🇺🇦
@NoelMacNeal
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Emmy nominated as Bear in the Big Blue House; @SesameStreet director; Memoir “Hey This Was Really Fun” on Amazon; Resident puppeteer at @LastWeekTonight BLM
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The previous Friday
@hensoncompany
asked me to audition for this new character for
@Disney
. I was told “Use your own voice.” And I did & had fun knowing there was no way I’d get this part. Then on Monday March 10, 1997, Henson called & said …
“We’d like you to be ‘Bear.’”
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Today a whole new generation will visit The Big Blue House on
@DisneyPlus
. And the original generation are always welcome back. Happy Bear Day!
#BearintheBigBlueHouse
#DisneyPlus
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October 20 is a special day to me for two different reasons.
#bearinthebigbluehouse
#DisneyPlus
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I’ll always remember that moment and how proud I was
(and so was Caroll ❤️)
#sesamestreet
#bearinthebigbluehouse
During the 90’s, Bear in the Big Blue House and Sesame Street filmed very close to each other
So one day, a familiar face decided to pop by the blue house for some photos 💛💙
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To all professionals in the film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of you in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with fun pics from our profession. Copy text & post a pic.
#SaveTheArts
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He’s a role model to his little friends (with that infinite amount of patience we all could use). To you, who’ve been a caregiver, a mentor, and a “father figure,” this day (and every day) is for you. ❤️
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Post a 90s photo of yourself without comment or context
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This man is the reason I love and excel at full body puppets. But also showed me how to be the kind of puppeteer you’d want to work along side. He was kind, genuine, talented, sincere, funny, my mentor & my friend. Thank Carroll. ❤️
#carrollspinney
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I did a thing during lockdown.
In between baking bread I wrote my MEMOIR. Going to publish it this October (in time for the 25th anniversary of Bear 😉)
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I am always humbled by how much this show left a positive effect on so many lives and will always be honored & grateful I got to be a part of it.
Here's the emotional series ending episode to Bear in the Big Blue House, titled "This is Your Life, Bear" which was originally lost for quite sometime until a fan thankfully recovered it.
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I directed this piece now on the
@sesamestreet
@YouTube
Channel. I suggested for a sense of legacy that old photos be up in the barber shop. So here is (my great-grand uncle) James MacNeal and (his mama, my great-great grandmother) Pelomina MacNeal!
#Legacy
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Well THIS made me laugh out loud! 🤣
Post two pictures of an actor in two roles to show their range
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😁❤️
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Thank you so so much for all of you who contributed to MY MEMOIR campaign. I’ll have an update on the book soon, but in the meantime will start getting those perks ready for YOU!!! Again, thank you so much! ❤️
#memoir
#muppets
#bearinthebigbluehouse
#DisneyPlus
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Can’t argue with that. 😉
Okay but Bear in the Big Blue House had a banger of a Birthday song. 🎂
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When 21 yr old me started on the show, Emilio was one of the warmest people who welcomed me. Through the 80s & 90s he always had that smile & time to talk to me & catch up (& always shocked he remembered me). He was so talented, funny, genuine, as Luis & himself.
❤️
Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Emilio Delgado, known the world over for his role as Luis on Sesame Street. A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations.
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Exclusive: Puppeteers Peter Linz and Noel MacNeal Discuss The Return Of Bear in the Big Blue House – BeautifulBallad
#bearinthebigbluehouse
#muppets
#disneyplus
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September 9 - 11
@GKTWVillage
is hosting the “Disney Family Reunion” at
@WaltDisneyWorld
! Join me
@PeterLinzMuppet
,
@tyler_bunch
, Vicki Eibner, & Jim Kroupa as we discuss our time in The Big Blue House PLUS a “meet-n-greet” AND a few “surprises.”
#disney
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Creator Mitchell Kriegman hired Cabot McMullen to design the set for “Bear in the Big Blue House.” And it was perfect. Check out how well it turned out starting THIS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19 on
@DisneyPlus
!
#BearInTheBigBlueHouse
#disneyplus
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Coming THIS WEDNESDAY (FINALLY) to
@DisneyPlus
!
#bearinthebigbluehouse
#disneyplus
#muppets
#childhood
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Thanks again for having me!
Magic happened when
@NoelMacNeal
stopped by
@dramabookshop
today to talk about his book “Hey, this was really fun!” I could bear-ly contain my smile.
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Oh Bobby. So disappointing & not surprising.
Bob Iger, who earns $25M+ annually, says actors & writers are not being realistic with their demands for fair compensation & working pages
Iger also just extended his contract to 2026 with his annual bonus potentially reaching 5x its previous size
(via: )
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Due to a scheduling conflict, David Tenant now can’t attend
@emeraldcitycon
.
No worries; I got this!
#DoctorWho
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Here we go!!
October 19th on
@DisneyPlus
All four seasons of
BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE !!
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Before Elsa … there was Ojo.
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It was a highlight of my time at
@FanboyExpo
to meet this talented young lady. Thank you
@JyotiAmge
!"
#jyotiamge
#americanhorrorstory
#americanhorrorstoryfreakshow
#bearinthebigbluehouse
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This is brilliant! I LOVE the Jim Henson, the Frank Oz, & the Carroll Spinney with the bird legs and the “monitor” strapped on
Very excited for
#IdeaMan
coming to
@DisneyPlus
next month! To celebrate, I've been making upgrades to my LEGO Sesame Street set. Scroll through the pics to check out my new additions.
Let me know if you want me to post a parts list to make your own humans of Sesame Street😊
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I am humbled by how many still cherish “Bear” & his friends. Thank you all for visiting the Big Blue House
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Jeez - you’d think the sun and the moon revolved around him!
Here's the talented Peter Linz puppeteering the characters Ray and Luna!
#BearintheBigBlueHouse
#BBHRartites
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I did this exactly one year ago.
And here we are.
Again.
*sigh*
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#BearintheBigBlueHouse
is TRENDING on
@DisneyPlus
! Which is good. Why? Check out my video & find out!
#TikTok
#DisneyPlus
#muppets
#reboot
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The Arrest of Journalists & Filmmakers Covering the Dakota Pipeline Is a Threat to Democracy—& the Planet
#Pipeline
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Thanks Sweetie! I couldn’t have done this without your love & support. ❤️
#emmy
#sesamestreet
Congratulations to
@NoelMacNeal
and all of
@sesamestreet
for their Emmy wins! (And yes, that is a boutonnière made of Big Bird feathers!)
#sesamestreet
#EmmyAwards
#bigbird
#bearinthebigbluehouse
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Now I exhale.
This is accountability.
This does not end here.
This is just the beginning.
This is just the beginning.
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Starting as the “wrangler” (the person who preps the puppets for camera) in 1982, to background puppeteer, to now director for this series that still educates, entertains, & is needed more than ever. Thank you ❤️
@sesamestreet
#TheEmmys
#ChildrensEmmys
#sesamestreet
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Now here it is - your moment of zen.
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Now here it is - your moment of zen.
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Just had a great time on
@Defunctland
‘s CHARITYLAND broadcast to benefit
@givekidstheworl
. And there’s still time for YOU to donate! Click their link and watch NOW!
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So proud of being part of “Gullah” & “Magic School Bus” (as a writer), “Sesame Street” (as a director), & “Bear”
(as … well … 😉)
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❤️
We are highlighting puppeteer Richard Hunt for Pride month! Richard was the first openly gay puppeteer in the Henson studios.
Hunt became one of the five main performers on The Muppet Show, performing as Scooter. He also played Beaker, Statler, Janice, and Sweetums.
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“Hey this was really fun...”
Celebrating the folks with whom I honed my craft.
Missing this show and these folks
@PeterLinzMuppet
@NoelMacNeal
#ThrowbackThursday
#ThursdayThoughts
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I met him in the hotel elevator after I did a Bear appearance on Hollywood Squares which he was also on. He complemented me and I thanked him while being dumb struck - his voice was so soft and gentle! Thanks for the laughs, sir.
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“Exactly!”
With everything that's going on in the world, I'd like to just take a moment to think about some wise words from
@NoelMacNeal
, words that have stuck with me for years.
Whether you're supporting BLM, pride month, both, or what have you, let's all work against the hate, as one.
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Who’s in those mascot outfits?
“Most of the time, it’s this guy called Noel [MacNeal]. He was The Bear in the Big Blue House, and he worked for Sesame Street.”
Whose got two thumbs and grinning ear to ear?
“It’s THIS GUY!”
@LastWeekTonight
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The things you find while staying home. It was fun to be on your Hollywood Squares
@hwinkler4real
.
#bearinthebigbluehouse
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And the last time we did, it resulted in getting residual checks.
#SAGAFTRAstrong
#WGAstrong
SAG-AFTRA is officially going on strike.
This is the first time both the actors & writers are on strike in over 60 years.
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HEY!
@netflix
! “Are you still watching!?!” YES! There’s still a PANDEMIC! STOP! ASKING! ME!!!
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Oh the people you meet backstage at Live with Regis and Kelly 😉
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Appearing as Bear, my mom was in the audience, front row. Regis came over to my mom, asked if she had a good time, & then escorted my mom backstage to my dressing room. So my reaction seeing my mom, arm-in-arm, with Regis Philbin! THE perfect host.
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In September of 1982 I started out on
@sesamestreet
as the “wrangler.” Now I’m a director for the show. Wanna find out how I got from there to here (& what the heck IS a “wrangler”)? Head over to my campaign on
@Indiegogo
!
#memoir
#sesame
#muppets
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Be there!
#bearinthebigbluehouse
#disney
Another Charityland Special Guest Announcement! Puppeteer
@NoelMacNeal
will be joining us for some fun activities and discussions!
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“When Noel, as Mr. Nutterbutter, sharply turns to look at me, it’s so funny, and a joyful laugh always comes out of me.” OMG! THANK YOU for the praise & respect to puppeteers
@iamjohnoliver
! Hope I get to play with ya at
@LastWeekTonight
this season🤞🏾
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