Review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) by Marlon B — 26 Aug 2011

Interesting behind the scene, but a little too sentimental.

This review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) was written by Marlon B on 26 Aug 2011.

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has generally received very positive reviews.

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