Frankie Cordero (Puppeteer, Director, & Producer)
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Also this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by puppeteer, director, and producer Frankie Cordero!
Known for bringing Rudy to life on Sesame Street, Purple Panda on Donkey Hodie, and Mamu and Papu on Oobi, Frankie shares his journey into puppetry, including getting his start with Sesame Street through the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He talks about working alongside Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as Abby Cadabby (Rudy's stepsister), plus collaborating with David Rudman and Adam Rudman for Spiffy Pictures. Frankie also reflects on the fun of getting to work with Tally Hall and the many memorable moments from his career in children's television. It's a lively conversation full of behind-the-scenes stories, creative collaboration, and plenty of nostalgia.
Special thanks to Haley Jenkins for connecting us!
Connect with Frankie:
https://www.instagram.com/frankiecordero/
Taping date:
March 9, 2026
Edited by: Miles
https://www.youtube.com/@Miles02109
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