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Under The Puppet is a monthly show that talks to professional puppeteers about the business of puppetry to help aspiring puppeteers turn pro! Hosted by Grant Baciocco (The Jim Henson Company, Mystery Science Theatre 3000).

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Jeanne Lauren (Return of the Jedi, Eco, You and Simon, Too, Skyana) – Under The Puppet #111

September 1, 2025

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Jeanne Lauren worked in the creature shop that was building some of the most iconic creatures for Return of the Jedi. She also worked on the film ensuring the creatures looked good on screen and more importantly, that their performers were comfortable while wearing the creature suits. Her own company, Skyana has been designing puppets, mascots and costumes for Corporate events and television for decades. I talk to Jeanne Lauren about all these things and more, including her appearance as a biker in the 1986 film Howard the Duck, on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Jeanne Lauren:
IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491067/

Discussed on the show:
Eco, You and Simon, Too – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCqhpxFd8AY&t=517s
Light & Magic (TV Series) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_%26_Magic_(TV_series)

Photos Courtesy of Jeanne Lauren