Jim Henson
I just finished reading Street Gang - a bio about Sesame Street and Jim Henson. It brought back so many awesome memories, and reminded me what a genius Jim Henson was. Kids from our generation were so lucky to have a show like that. The music was unbelievable, and it was funny. And the Muppets are the best thing ever. Anyways - I would recommend the book unless you are a sad grinch who hates fun.
Speaking of the Muppets, this is fun: