Mitchell Stein – What a year for fans of all things Jim Henson! Last year, we got a prequel series of The Dark Crystal on Netflix, this year we got a brand-new Muppet series on Disney+, fifty years of classic content, and a new series from Sesame Street at HBO Max, and an announcement of…
Mitchell Stein – The Muppets, they’re just like us! Over the last few months, many of us have adjusted to working from home, and just like us, so are the Muppets, who are deep in the process of preparing for their first full series coming to Disney+ later this month. In preparation, the Muppets gathered…
Mitchell Stein – With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down production of major news shows and television entertainment, James Corden’s Late Late Show moved its production from CBS Television Studios right into James’ garage since March. Last night’s episode began with James reflecting on the sadness of having to do this show alone for over four months now,…
Mitchell Stein – We’ve finally got our first look at Muppets Now, the upcoming series debuting exclusively on Disney+ on July 31st! Disney debuted this trailer today, showcasing just a few of the celebrities that will appear and the hilarity that will ensure in these six episodes arriving every Friday. Along with the new trailer,…
Mitchell Stein- As we finally enter the beginning of a brand new year, and we finish taking a look back at the year that was, there’s only one way left to look: forward. Luckily, there’s actually quite a few exciting Muppet-related projects in the pipeline this year, and hopefully, a few more that are bound to…
Mitchell Stein – This weekend finally sees the opening of the long-awaited movie of the year, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In honor of this grand release, we’re celebrating it in the only way we know how: By taking a detailed look at the connections between Star Wars and The Muppets. At the forefront,…
Mitchell Stein – There are few holiday specials that are as spectacular as Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas is, and that’s why it is an essential part of our annual holiday viewing schedule. Henson’s masterpiece consists of groundbreaking puppetry, phenomenal music from the golden tunes of Paul Williams, and a wonderful story that make it one…
Mitchell Stein – The Feinstein/54 Below in Manhattan, NY is the legendary home to some of Broadway’s finest performances and some truly talented performers. The 54 Below regularly puts on show’s paying tribute to some of the finest names in music, so naturally, that includes The Muppets. This season on November 20th, the Feinstein/54 Below put…
Kieran Moore- So here we are, at another catch up chart. Hasn’t time flown? I really enjoy putting these together. Partly because they take less research; but mostly because it gives me a chance to really contemplate how the Muppets grew (or didn’t) over the period in question and put individual charts into a wider context.…
Mitchell Stein- Greetings Muppet fans! Today, I’m thrilled to share a very special interview that I conducted just a few short weeks ago with the fantastic Erik Forrest Jackson, who is the author of the brand-new Muppet novel, Muppets Meet the Classics: The Phantom of the Opera. The new book is now available to purchase online,…
The Muppet Mindset 