Dave the Human

Dave the Human was a guest on episode 304 of The Animal Show.
The only humanoid character to ever appear amongst the animals, Dave the Human was a puppet version of Muppeteer Dave Goelz. Footage material of 'real' humans in their natural habitat showed a day in the life of Dave Goelz and his family.
Since Goelz performed Stinky, his puppet was performed by Bill Barretta. Interestingly, Stinky is the one who insults Dave the Human at some points.
Goelz spoke of Barretta's performance;
 
The Dave the Human puppet, again played by Barretta, made a special appearance at the 2016 Puppets for Puppetry event honoring Goelz.Tough Pigs: An Ode to Gonzo: The Dave Goelz Tribute Event In a 2019 interview, it was revealed that Goelz kept his puppet likeness, which sits on a shelf between his dining and living rooms.Hilgers, Laura. "Dave the Human", Nob Hill Gazette. August 31, 2019
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==External links==
*"Dave the Human" video clip from The Jim Henson Company
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