 Michael Earl (puppeteer)

Michael Earl (September 10, 1959 – December 23, 2015) was an American puppeteer, puppet builder, actor, voice actor, writer, singer and songwriter.A four-time Emmy Award-winner whose credits include Mr. Snuffleupagus on "Sesame Street" (1978–1981) and Dr. Ticktock in Ticktock Minutes, a musical series of PSA's on PBS he also co-created, scripted and wrote lyrics for that garnered 11 Southern Regional Emmys, a 1998 National Emmy for Best Public Service Announcements, a Gabriel Award, 2 Parents' Choice Awards and numerous other honors.