cherie on Instagram: "🎬 Fun Fact: Bear in the Big Blue House (1997–2006) The character of Bear was brought to life by Noel MacNeal, who operated the full-body puppet and voiced the character simultaneously in real time—a rare feat in puppeteering. The Bear costume was over 45 pounds (20 kg) and had built-in cooling systems to help MacNeal perform during long shooting days. Despite the technical challenge, his warm and fluid performance made Bear one of the most beloved children’s characters of