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Revision as of 01:19, 29 May 2009
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) is the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, originally commissioned as a BBC radio series and adapted into a book series. After his death, the story was later filmed, with characters adapted by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Adams was also a close friend of the prolific Sesame Street songwriter Christopher Cerf.
Adams is known for his unique brand of science-fiction comedy, including the five-volume Hitchhiker's series and two books featuring the detective Dirk Gently. Adams also wrote passionately about natural science, evolution, endangered species, website design and new technology.
In 1986, Adams was involved as a consultant on a proposed one-hour Muppet TV special about computer literacy, The Muppet Institute of Technology. Adams flew out to New York City to meet with Jim Henson and twenty other consultants for discussions. The project was never completed. [1] Cerf was also involved in the production. [2]