2001

The year 2001 included several significant puppet related events.

Business

 * Hallamrk Entertainment bought Henson's half of the Odyssey Network and named it Hallmark Channel.
 * Sesame Workshop gives Viacom full ownership of Noggin.

Miscellaneous

 * David Rudman begins performing Cookie Monster, though not exclusively.
 * Eric Jacobson begins performing Miss Piggy, Animal, Fozzie Bear, Bert and Grover though not exclusively.

August

 * August 31 - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood final air date.