How does the puppet bear in big blue house work?

The puppet bear in Big Blue House, known as Bear, isn't actually "worked" in the traditional sense of a puppet.

Here's how it works:

* Live Actor: The character of Bear is played by a live actor named Rodger Bumpass, who is inside the large, blue costume. This means Bear's movements, expressions, and voice are all performed by Rodger.

* Costume Design: The bear costume is incredibly detailed and life-like, allowing for a lot of expression and movement. It's made of a flexible material that allows Rodger to move his arms, legs, head, and even mouth.

* Puppetry Techniques: While there's no puppeteer controlling Bear, Rodger utilizes puppetry techniques to bring Bear to life. He uses his hands and body to manipulate the costume and create specific gestures and expressions.

* Voice Acting: Rodger also provides the voice for Bear, which adds to the character's personality and charm.

So, while we see a giant, blue bear, it's actually an actor expertly using a unique combination of costume design, puppetry, and voice acting to create the beloved character.