on The Ed Sullivan Show | |
PERFORMER | Jim Henson Blue Monster and Orange Creature |
Jerry Juhl Green Monster and Purple Creature | |
DEBUT | 1968 |
Business Business Creatures were four cylindrical creatures that performed the "Business Business" variety show sketch. Some of the creatures have light bulbs on their heads, while others have moving eyes and features.
In the sketch, two Muppets discuss random business and financial terms, while two more join in the scat and battle the business Muppets with words of kindness and joy. In Muppet style, explosions eventually ensue.
New versions of the puppets were made for the Jim Henson's Inspired Silliness cruise ship show, and later the 2023 Puppet Up! performances, which recreate the classic routine.
As of 2017, the original four creature puppets are in the possession of puppet builder Bill Diamond, who occasionally displays the puppets on the convention circuit.[1]