![]() ![]() ![]() Later, with Jim Henson's approval, they reworked the eyes to allow the character to convey more excitement, and a "zany, bombastic appreciation for life". Gonzo was created as a character with low self-esteem, as written by Jerry Juhl, with Goelz acknowledging he put himself into that interpretation. Jim Henson selected this Frackle as the basis for Gonzo, and gave the character to puppeteer Dave Goelz. The prototype of Gonzo appeared in The Great Santa Claus Switch, "as a generic gruff baddie". Gonzo has appeared in every Muppet film, including The Muppet Christmas Carol, where he portrayed author Charles Dickens and developed a double act with Rizzo the Rat. Originally a minor figure in The Muppet Show, he soon evolved into one of the franchise's primary characters. He has been considered to be of various origins, including a Frackle, in his debut appearance in The Great Santa Claus Switch extraterrestrial in Muppets from Space or avian creature.ĭeveloped and performed by Dave Goelz, Gonzo made his first appearance in the 1970 special The Great Santa Claus Switch, as the "Cigar Box Frackle". Aside from his trademark enthusiasm for performance art, another defining trait of Gonzo is the ambiguity of his species, which has become a running gag in the franchise. ![]() Gonzo, also known as The Great Gonzo or Gonzo the Great, is a Muppet character known for his eccentric passion for stunt performance. Russi Taylor ( Muppet Babies (1984), Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue)ĭanny Seagren ( The Great Santa Claus Switch, as "Cigar Box Frackle") ![]()
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