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Junior Gorg

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Junior Gorg is a large puppet character and recurring antagonist on the Jim Henson Company television series Fraggle Rock. As the son of Pa and Ma Gorg, he is a massive, bushy creature who believes he is the future ruler of the universe. Junior routinely attempts to capture the smaller Fraggles who invade his family's garden, though his dim-witted nature usually results in failure. The character was performed by Richard Hunt inside a large walk-around suit, with additional voice work provided by the performer.

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Who is Junior Gorg in Fraggle Rock?

Junior Gorg is the son of Pa Gorg and Ma Gorg and the heir to the Gorg family. He is a huge, bushy character who believes he is the Prince of the Universe and future ruler of everything around him.

What does Junior Gorg do to the Fraggles?

Junior regularly guards the Gorgs' garden and tries to catch Fraggles who enter it. His attempts to protect the family radishes create the recurring conflict between the enormous Gorgs and the small underground Fraggles.

Who performed Junior Gorg in the original Fraggle Rock series?

Richard Hunt performed Junior's face and voice in the original live-action series, which began in 1983. The character's body was operated separately because Junior is a full-bodied giant puppet.

Does Junior Gorg appear in the animated Fraggle Rock series?

Yes, Junior appears in Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series, which had 13 episodes in its 1987 run. In that version, Michael Laskin provided Junior's voice, and stories included his attempts to control the Gorg garden and deal with the Fraggles.

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