*Balsam is the only Minstrel to have an inconsistent performer during the run of the show. His performers included [[Lee Armstrong]], [[Jerry Nelson]], and [[Karen Prell]].
*Balsam is the only Minstrel to have an inconsistent performer during the run of the show. His performers included [[Lee Armstrong]], [[Jerry Nelson]], and [[Karen Prell]].
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==Trivia==
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*Balsam shares the same name as series songwriter/composer [[Philip Balsam]].
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*It has been presumed that Balsam the Minstrel was named after [[Philip Balsam]]; however, this has never been officially confirmed.
Balsam the Minstrel is one of The Minstrels who follow Cantus. Balsam is an insect-like creature who plays the drums. He first appeared in the Fraggle Rock episode "The Minstrels."
Balsam is the only Minstrel to have an inconsistent performer during the run of the show. His performers included Lee Armstrong, Jerry Nelson, and Karen Prell.
Balsam shares the same name as series songwriter/composer Philip Balsam.