Street Gang author Michael Davis (left) with puppeteer Caroll Spinney.

Tough Pigs has posted part one of a two part interview with Street Gang author Michael Davis (see previous post). If you have an interest in Sesame Street and haven’t read Street Gang yet, I really have to recommend picking up a copy. It’s a great read and available to order on Amazon.com.

This Friday, Michael is moderating a special panel discussion at William Patterson University celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. The panel is scheduled to include Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and David Rudman so if you’re in or near New York or New Jersey this week don’t miss it.

2/2/09 Update: Part-two of Tough Pigs’ interview with Michael is now available.