Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Forget Apple (not really), I am grateful he started Pixar.  Life would have been utterly depressing without Toy Story, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles....

Jim Henson

I couldn't possibly say it better than Kwame Opam of Gizmodo:

"Happy 75th Birthday, Jim Henson. And Thank You

Today is Jim Henson's 75th birthday. And in my mind, there ought to be parades to honor this man's legacy. Because, as a filmmaker and innovator, he did it all. Whether you're a kid or an adult, he touched us all. So celebrations are in order."

As a part of these celebrations I present to you my favorite Sesame Street/The Muppet Show videos

Harry Belafonte-- Day O

and

Ernie and Bert

also

Cookie Monster

Will post some more tomorrow. Also read Jim Henson's son's post -- a tribute to his father in the Official Google blog.