'Sesame Street' pioneer Kermit Love dies

If you grew up watching 'Sesame Street', you may remember the name Kermit Love being prominently featured in the credits.

Love - in addition to playing Willy the hot dog vendor on the long-running children's TV series - was a pioneer in puppetry. On Saturday, Love died at the age of 91.

Contrary to popular assumption, Kermit the Frog was not named after Kermit Love - despite the 'Sesame Street' credentials of both. But it was Love who helped design Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, and other members of the 'Sesame Street' kick-butt crew.

Love also designed the cuddly Snuggle bear who appeared in fabric softener ads.

Who doesn't enjoy classic 'Sesame Street'?

(Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080625/ap_on_en_ot/obit_love;_ylt=AorK0gXe8m5C4wqrhmangnADW7oF)