Elmo began as an "Anything Muppet"—an extra, if you will, until Kevin Clash refashioned his character into the one we know, and kids love, today. Throughout the '80s his star continued to shine ...

Elmo began as an "Anything Muppet"—an extra, if you will, until Kevin Clash refashioned his character into the one we know—and kids love–today. Throughout the '80s his star continued to ...