Episode 342: Dick Maitland (Sound Effects/Foley Artist)

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we're honored to welcome legendary sound effects and foley artist Dick Maitland, whose masterful work has helped shape the soundscape of children's television for over five decades. Since Sesame Street first hit the airwaves in 1969, Dick has been behind countless iconic noises, from Cookie Monster's cookie eating noises to Muppet footsteps, crashes, squeaks, rustles, the list goes on! Dick shares stories from his remarkable run creating manual foley for the series, as well as contributing to its beloved recurring segments, specials, home videos, and more.. Fans will also enjoy hearing how he brings the charming, squeaky voice of Slimey the Worm to life. Beyond the Street, we dive into Dick's work on other classic Children's Television Workshop productions including The Electric Company, 3-2-1 Contact, and Square One TV, along with his collaborations with The Muppets, The Jim Henson Company, and other children's series, including Between the Lions, Oobi, Wonder Pets!, Maya & Miguel, and many more. We also explore Dick's extensive career as a live sweetener, shaping the audience experience for major televised events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, and A Capitol Fourth. Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into the art of sound and the man who helped define it.Taping date: February 9, 2025Edited by: Simon A. (Baby Lamb Creations)https://www.youtube.com/@BabyLambCreationshttps://www.tiktok.com/@babylambcreationshttps://www.instagram.com/babylambcreations/https://www.reddit.com/user/BabyLambCreationsYT/Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts!https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow