115 - Rita Peruggi (The Muppets, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Fraggle Rock)

Under The Puppet by Grant Baciocco

Jan 1, 202601:01:45TV & Film

- In 1981, Rita Peruggi was hired by The Jim Henson Company as a production assistant on various projects including Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and The Muppets. She then moved on to the role of producer for t...

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