Answers from Shane Keating 1. Who are your three favorite characters from The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, The Jim Henson Hour, the Muppet movies, etc. and why?Obviously Kermit, because he’s Kermit. Gonzo’s a good second choice for the great comedy he brings, and Pepe the third for the same reason. 2. Who are your…
The world of puppetry is vast and the impact of puppetry is huge. The use of puppets to entertain adults and children alike is almost as ancient a practice as storytelling itself. The use of puppetry as a bright spot in the world is the main driving force behind a brand new project that Muppet…
Michael Wermuth – Telly Monster has been on Sesame Street since the 10th season and has been a main character since at least the twelfth. He has had major roles in both of the Sesame Street movies as well as many of the specials and direct-to-video projects. In an era when many longtime classic characters don’t appear…
Kyle Mahoney – The same year as Muppet Classic Theatre was released, Jim Henson Records released its last album entitled Kermit Unpigged, a pun on the commonly used phrase “unplugged,” meaning acoustic. This album had the Muppets singing duets with various 90s celebrities. The album has a storyline to it, similar to Bert and Ernie’s Sing Along (1975).…
Today’s post was written by Michael Baldasare. LITTLE BIRD Performed by… Fran Brill Various Other Performers First appearance… Sesame Street Season 1 (1969) Most recent appearance… Sesame Street in the 1990s (on-screen) Best known role… The opposite of Big Bird WHO IS LITTLE BIRD? Little Bird is a little feathered friend of Big Bird and their…
Answers from Steven Brandon 1. Who are your three favorite characters from The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, The Jim Henson Hour, the Muppet movies, etc. and why?1. Rowlf – The everydog. He’s the original and still the best. He’s the laid back cheeky one who let’s the madness go on around him but brings…
The Muppet Movie – The Original Classic The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Available August 13th Ryan Dosier – With the major success of 2011’s The Muppets both in theaters and in home entertainment release, it should come as a surprise to no one that Disney is re-releasing the other Muppet movies on Blu-ray. Disney’s expertise lies in…
Today at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, The Walt Disney Studios presentation, which lasted a whopping two hours, showcased the best in upcoming live action films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more. Among this more was Muppets Most Wanted, the upcoming Muppet movie, which commanded a lot of time and a lot of laughs…
Shane Keating – Sesame Street‘s 44th season is starting next month and Sesame Workshop has just published their seasonal press kit online, as well as a dozen preview clips. I’ve perused it all and here’s what’s worth looking forward to when the season hits your TV screen in September. THE NEW NEIGHBORIt’s was widely announced last summer…
Ryan Dosier – Two weeks ago, I was beyond lucky to receive an advanced copy of the upcoming book Jim Henson – The Biography by Brian Jay Jones. Thanks to the immense kindness of the author, Brian Jay Jones, Random House sent me a copy to read and enjoy. And then, again thanks to Brian, I’ve been…
The Muppet Mindset 