ToonSeum brings together children's tv legends for special panel at New York Comic Con, october 10th

The ToonSeum brings together children’s television legends for special panel at the New York Comic Con

New York: The 2010 New York Comic Con will include a panel discussion featuring cast members from several iconic children’s television shows. The discussion, presented by the ToonSeum, includes performers from Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, The Great Space Coaster,Bear in the Big Blue House, and more.

Children’s TV Legends: A Celebration of Childhood Memories will take place Sunday, October 10th, and will feature these special guests:

Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Street)

Noel MacNeal (Bear in the Big Blue House,Eureka’s Castle)

Jim Martin (Gary Gnu of The Great Space Coaster and Ben from Puzzle Place)

David Newell (Mr. McFeely of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood)

Judy Sladky (Alice Snuffleupagus of Sesame Street)

Joe Wos, Executive Director or the ToonSeum, will serve as moderator.

"This is a rare gathering of children’s entertainment legends, and is sure to bring back fond memories and create moments to share with your own children," said Wos. "The panel represents 50 years of children’s television history on one stage."

The esteemed panel will share stories of their work in children’s television, and discuss their thoughts on the future of children’s entertainment.

The panel discussion kicks off a three month long celebration of childhood memories at the ToonSeum. A new exhibit, The Art of Caroll Spinney, opens on November 5th, and features paintings, cartoons and comics by Mister Spinney. Best known for his portrayal of Big Bird and Oscar, Caroll is an accomplished artist whose fanciful work often features the beloved characters he has portrayed throughout his career. The exhibit opening will be followed on November 6th byKA-BLAM!, the ToonSeum's annual fundraiser.

Children's TV Legends takes place on Sunday, October 10th, from 2:45-3:45 PM. Panelists will appear at the New York Comic Con throughout the weekend event, and will sign autographs at the ToonSeum booth.

The ToonSeum is Pittsburgh’s Museum of Cartoon Art. The ToonSeum booth is supported in part by VisitPittsburgh, and was inspired by the Pittsburgh based Kids and Creativity Movement.

Children’s TV Legends: A Celebration of Childhood Memories
New York Comic Con
Sunday, October 10
Panel Room 6 (1A21)
2:45-3:45 pm
www.newyorkcomiccon.com

The Art of Caroll Spinney
The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh
November 5, 2010 - January 30th, 2011
www.toonseum.org

www.ka-blam.org

For additional information, biographies or interview inquiries please contact:
Joe Wos
412-232-0199
joe@toonseum.com