Message to the fans from Heather Henson

[Red]

The Savefarscape.com table had a few special visitors today, but I have a special message for all of you from a member of the Henson family. Heather Henson stopped by the table and she wanted to make sure that all the fans know just how much the Henson family appreciated all the support you’ve given them - the letters, the emails, and they were especially touched by the gift baskets. All of the Henson family shared the gift basket that was delivered to the LA office.

She was extremely sweet, very, very touched by everything the Farscape fans have done and all of the support you’ve all given them. You’ve all done a wonderful job, you’ve all put so much heart into this and it does matter, it does have an effect, and you’ve built an amazing, positive community that has become so important to so many more people than I think you realize. Congratulations to all of you, you’ve all done amazing things and you continue to do amazing things and I hope you know it.

We have more news on the con coming, but I thought it was important you get that message right away. We have more to do, Scapers. Keep being creative, keep being innovative, keep being positive, keep putting your heart into Farscape, the fans do make a difference and you are an important part of getting Farscape back. Keep focused on the things that matter.

[ilianexsi]

Wow, that was really sweet of her. :) I'm thinking of sending them a congrats card for August 1st, when they take control of the company again..... very gracious of them, in the midst of all their other work, to take the trouble to make sure the fans hear this. Yay again for the Hensons!

Great quote, Red, by the way!
--ilianexsi

[harveywhispers]

Wow, I'm definitely going to send a "independece day" telegram.

[uisceboo]

OMG, I'm crying!

I am sooooo touched that she took the time to stop by! I don;t know what else to say...
...see all you guys? We keep telling you -- YOU ROCK!

Thanks for letting us know ASAP, Red!

[trubador]

August 1st....Henson-dependence Day!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[seattlescaper]

We have more news on the con coming, but I thought it was important you get that message right away. We have more to do, Scapers. Keep being creative, keep being innovative, keep being positive, keep putting your heart into Farscape, the fans do make a difference and you are an important part of getting Farscape back.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Wow!!! We need to keep up the effort! We are being heard!

We Are Getting Our Show Back!!!

[cybergal]

That was a very nice thing for her to do. I've always been confident that we were doing the right thing with the campaign. This is just proof positive that our efforts are working. Very inspiring message indeed!

Doing the Happy Dance!!!

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[Scapekid]

Aww!

See, that's what's wonderful about this campaign. As soon as we begin slacking off, or wondering if we're being heard, or just succumbing to our worries, something like THIS happens, and we're right back on track.

It's so wonderful to be a part of a group that's so easily inspired.

Cariad,
Scape'

:jedi:

[godcha]

Very nice & encouraging words from Heather Henson.

How lucky we all are to have found Farscape & to be a part of such an awesome community!

[Roland]

Sweet Sweet Heather! :bounce:

[RescueFarscape]

That was very kind of Ms. Henson to stop by. Golldarnit, now I'm crying!:D

Thank you, Ms. Henson, for stopping by and thanks for posting Red!:hugz:

[akimbo]

I :love: that Ms. Henson (and the Henson Family) gave the campaign a thumbs up. (And the panel did the same thing - also very cool.)

We do have to celebrate Henson Independence day from home and at ScaperCon. Wonder how we could do that at ScaperCon? Hmmmmm. Rats! I'm not going to be there. :(
Where's that envy smilie? :ewink:

[mfa96]

Can someone post the Henson's address here so we can send them a card on the 1st if we like?

[akimbo]

In California:
The Jim Henson Company
Hollywood, Company Headquarters
1416 North La Brea Avenue
Hollywood, California 90028

In London:
30 Oval Road
Camden, London NW1 7de

In New York:
117 East 69th Street
New York, New York 10021

[mfa96]

Now that's what I call service!:colors:


Thanks:signbravo

[scrubschick]

Akimbo! You're not going to ScaperCon??? WAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Red, thank you so much for posting this! As everyone said, it was wonderfully sweet for Heather to take time out of her busy schedule to stop by the SaveFarscape table! I've been pondering what to do to commemorate August 1st, aka Henson Independence Day, and I think I'll send them a card or two. As for what to do at ScaperCon, hopefully better heads than mine are contemplating this even as we speak. If nothing else, we'll at least cheer and drink a toast to them at the banquet!

hugs and chocolate kisses!
scrubs :D

[dzelika]

wow. how nice!

[Xothas]

How about for August 1st we send all of their branches flowers, or something of the like?

[uisceboo]

Better yet, how about on August first we spend money on their licenced items (could be Muppets stuff too) and then send them messages (cars, telegrams, whatever) letting them know we did so, in celebration of their new ownership?

(why let the florists make all the moolah? ;D)

[aeryncrichton]

Gosh, Heather is such a sweetheart! The Hensons have class, that's been true all along, and it shines through now, too.

I've DEFINTELY got to do something for the First.

[AnnieBW]

Originally posted by Scapekid
See, that's what's wonderful about this campaign. As soon as we begin slacking off, or wondering if we're being heard, or just succumbing to our worries, something like THIS happens, and we're right back on track.

I second that!

- Annie

[JA_Shipper]

Over and over again I'm amazed at how special this campaign is, and how special everyone involved is - both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes (and here in the trenches, of course). The Hensons rock and Heather was very cool for saying this to us. :aok: :bounce:

Suse

[FarCat]

How great that was to read what Heather had to say and how kind of her to take the time to address all of us. I am more psyched for the con than ever! :bounce:

[Kerlin]

Just got back, and chiming in to say how amazing she was. There are not enough bouncies to describe how psyched I still am from her visit. What a wonderful, gracious person!!!

[chip5541]

Happy happy. Joy joy!!!!

[:: reiyn ::]

Thank you so very much Ms. Heather Henson! It is good to hear! And many thanks for posting the addy Akimbo!--I will be sending out cards [farscape themed ones at that!] for 'Henson Independence Day.' =)

[harveywhispers]

See, that's what's wonderful about this campaign. As soon as we begin slacking off, or wondering if we're being heard, or just succumbing to our worries, something like THIS happens, and we're right back on track.

That truly is one of the unique aspects of this entire campaign.

:chex: :chex: :bounce: :bounce:

[Spider01]

The Hensons Rock!!!!:joy:

[uisceboo]

Just to put nmes to faces -- I did snurch this from the Henson site, but I thought it was important to remember that people at the top of companies are just like us, not just names...in all my years of watching their productions, I never got the sense that the Henson Company thought of their viewers as a nameless mass. That says a lot.

And remember, they are Scapers too! :D

[waltersgirl]

can i just gush again about how completely sweet she was? it was an incredibly special warm fuzzy moment. she just couldn't stop saying thank you to the fans. i hope you guys truly realize how much you've done, how amazing you are, and that it really matters....and we aren't done yet.

[Roland]

We're just reving up... :vroom:

I belive in you to 100% :aok:

[Ammit]

I get a 10% discout on 1-800 Flowers. If we decide to send stuff on 8/1, I'd be happy to place the order. :)

[mprofitt1]

Red: Did Bonnie Hammer really say"_______ the fans"? If so, why?! Have a blessed day!! "Pastor" mprofitt1

[VodalianMage]

Just wanted to chime in as well. Can I just say, the Henson's ROCK! :groove: Thank you Heather!!

I had the pleasure to work with Sesame Street LIVE! quite a few years back... in fact, I was hired shortly after Jim Henson passed away. Needless to say I was sobbing for days. :cry2: Especially when I called the tour manager & got the answering machine, & it was Jim's voice as Kermit. I'm still tearing up as I write this. I vaguely remember seeing bits of the Wilkins coffee commercials (albeit in re-broadcast/re-runs or whatever) on my hometown NBC station WRC-TV where they 1st aired. It made me feel connected, in a local way, to the beginnings of a great entertainer. Hey! He was from around my home town! How cool was that? :blob:

I am just eternally grateful that the incredible talent & genius of Jim Henson continues to live & flourish in so many ways - through the company, through his wife & children, through everyone who's been touched by one of his creations. That this love, caring, gentle humor, music & more is touching our lives in so many ways. The fact that one man's creativity has touched us all here on this board & brought us together as family is a testament to his character & spirit.

One day soon, I hope to be able to work in some capacity for the Henson Organization (Aug 1st is quickly aproaching!). ;) What better place to work & what better sandbox (in the best playground there is) is there? In the meantime, I will be as best of a supporter to them & their projects as I possibly can. The energy we feed into the Save Farscape (& other Henson projects) will only feed right back to us. :sun: A wonderful & harmonious symbiosis.

(side note: I just went on a Muppet purchasing frenzy! hee-hee!) :surf:

[Dominar of Action]

Very true and very well said, VM. There is just something so magical about Henson that it is little wonder that that same magic rubs off onto Farscape and the people connected to it. Thanks.

BTW, Grover has always been my favorite Muppet :bluenana:

[AnnieBW]

Hey, VodelianMage! Are you still in DC, or did you move away to a saner locale? :D Of course, you know that Jim's alma mater is the University of Maryland. I still need to go down to the campus and take pictures of the Jim and Kermit statue.

As for the Henson magic and Farscape, it's very evident in the actors that they hired. Anth, in particular, is a huge Muppet fan and got a tour of Muppet Central when he was first in L.A. I can just see him acting like a six-foot-tall kid in there! :D

- Annie

[VodalianMage]

:hi: AnnieBW!

Yup... I finally settled in another insane location, after 4 yrs of tour, then 5 yrs in Vegas, then 3 more yrs on tour... now I'm on the left coast in the Valley (as in San Fernando). 1/2 my stuff is still at 'home' in N VA... & a bunch of friends as well. It's hard being bi-costal, but I'm managing.

There's a statue of Jim & Kermie @ UMD? Very cool! Could you send or post a pic whenever you get around to it? That'd be tres cool.


Hey Dominar - one of the guys on my Sesame Street LIVE! tour was a young kid named John who played Grover. He seemed to be scattered all over the place, so we gave him the nickname of "Grover all over." Hadn't thought about that in a long time. SU-per Grover! :blob:

Our cast used to watch Sesame Street on TV whenever it was on & guaranteed... if something funny was going on w/their character, they would call 'round & say "Did you see what I was doing?" It was great! Sesame Street TV viewing as character study. What fun. I miss that.

[Tiriel]

Originally posted by uisceboo
(...)and then send them messages (cars, telegrams, whatever)(...)

CARS?!?! Now yer gettin carried away jirrl!!! :D :D
(watch it with the typos, they have driven people to bancruptcy :D)

I think the entire family is a class act. I have repeatedly claimed that I have never before been a fan of any show. Well, that was a lie. Now that I come to think of it, I was utterly hooked on the Muppets. I would go out of my way to be able to watch every week and I don't think I'm quite over that show yet either. I think once I got my Farscape back, I'll be starting a "Bring Back The Muppets"-campaign! :bounce:

But seriously, I am so, so, so happy the company returns to the family. Brian Henson spent many long years to get Farscape on the air because he believed that it was a great show and that they could really show off their abilities. And that's the artists point of view, you wanna show the world what you can do. And I think they did, too :D And because of that quality I believe in the long-run it will also pay off financially, because with quality you build a loyal fan-base and one that can grow. And I think because of its quality Farscape will still look good in ten years and in 20 years :)
Just like the Muppets still look good after all these years :D It's done with passion and appreciation of the viewer and that's why it raises such a passionate response in all of us. You just don't get that stuff a lot anymore, so when you're lucky enough to find it, you'd be frelling stupid to let it go! But to actually come by our table and tell us in so many word...woah! It's amazing to know that there are still those out there who respect their audience! :love:

And Hell, I'm looking forward to all the new stuff that'll come out of Henson now! We got some good times ahead of us :bounce:

And now I'll bugger off and stop being all sentimental and stop hugging my Kermit muppet and go and print some more post-cards :D

Love and Peace and Precious Memories :love:

Tiriel :bounce:

[DZ_Crasher]

I LOVE The Muppet show... I love The Storyteller. I love Greek Myths (espeically since Brian plays the dog there) I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kermit.

I think The Jim Henson company is one of the greatest things in the TV Industry.

[mycattoldme]

I think I'm going to buy some muppet toys and books and stuff an donate them to my local Boys and Girls Club in honor of the Henson buy-back! :D

[Tiriel]

About ScaperCon...I'm just wondering...I'll have my camera along, would it be nice to have a huge room full of Scapers shout
"Congratulations to Hendipendence Day!!!"
into the camera, make a video-clip of it and send it to them with a bouquet of flowers or something like that?
Just thinking that would make it so much more personal :)
But I'm afraid there'd be no way to get it to them on the 1st (which is that Friday) unless we'd have a very good plan witha lot of logistical coordination of the highest order...


Love and Peace and Hmmmmm....

Tiriel :bounce:

[SabaceanBabe]

What about email, T? Is it a digital camera? One that has video capabilities? Put it on disk and send it to them as an email attachment on the first?

[Tiriel]

SB: I'm afraid my video-camera doesn't have a fire-wire port, so I need something that has an S-video connection (or a composite connection). There are "bridges" that connect to USB ports on a PC, but I don't have one (I have a DVD-recorder at home, which I usually use).

Well, I'm guessing in the very least we can send it to them later, but it would be cool if someone had a bridge we could use with a lab-top and then email it to them.

Then again, if someone has a digital camera with video-capabilities and a firewire-port that would be all we need! This doesn't have to be broadcast quality after all :D

Love and Peace and Compatible Technologies!

Tiriel :bounce:

[DentArthurDent]

T, I PM'd you on this.

Generally, if this is a decent idea, we should start a thread. I do not have a digital, I use film, but In conjunction w/ on hour photo and calling in favors, it could get done. The real question is, is it worth a lot of effort, some effort, or only if it's easy?

AFD

[akimbo]

Frell, if you're going to all the trouble, you should film an "I am Farscape" commercial at ScaperCon. That'd be cool.

[harveywhispers]

We have a video camera w/S video & the fire wire port.

*We have the cables too.

[vikingscaper]

Thanks harv for mentioning the camcorder. To clarify, it is a Sony Digital8 and it does have S Video and FireWire ports. I was planning on bringing it with to Scapercon so if it could be put to a good use, just shout out.

**To clarify, harveywhispers was talking about my camcorder.

[Shipscat]

Well, I certainly think that both could be done at the same time. :)

[B Sharp]

Originally posted by akimbo
We do have to celebrate Henson Independence day from home and at ScaperCon. Wonder how we could do that at ScaperCon? Hmmmmm. Rats! I'm not going to be there. :(
Where's that envy smilie? :ewink:

Huh? I was planning on going mostly just to meet the famous akimbo in person...guess I'll have to change my plans again ;)

[akimbo]

Originally posted by B Sharp
Huh? I was planning on going mostly just to meet the famous akimbo in person...guess I'll have to change my plans again ;)

:spew: You guys crack me up. :roflmao:

Have fun and a wormhole at the bar for me :beer:

Say that's what I need, a wormhole :spin:

[blueassbitch]

Originally posted by akimbo
We do have to celebrate Henson Independence day from home and at ScaperCon. Wonder how we could do that at ScaperCon

I made some Hendependence Day post cards that are posted in the thread 'Hendependence Day?'. You could use a iron on transfer and make t-shirts. If you need a bigger image let me know. Here's the link to the thread
http://www.watchfarscape.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=13167

[grapeshot]

I think I'll wear the Muppet finger puppets I recently aquired at Starbucks.