Ryan Dosier – Greetings, class! Welcome to the first summer school session of Muppetology 101. As it turns out, we’re now only being offered as a summer course, since I’ve been politely asked to resign since I don’t have a “degree.” But I figure since no one uses the classrooms in the summer, no harm, no foul…
Answers from Fawn Feather 1. Who are your three favorite characters from The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, The Jim Henson Hour, the Muppet movies, etc. and why?Well, Robin and Scooter are my first two favorites because Robin, besides being small and cute, can be very touching in his way of seeing the world. Scooter, well, I…
NEWS UPDATE: May 24th 2013As we reported last week, The Muppet Movie is coming to Disney Blu-ray on August 13th. Unsurprisingly, the Muppet Facebook pages have been celebrating the upcoming release, but so has the official Disney fan-blog “Oh My Disney,“ which has come up with an article called “Reasons Why We’re Excited That The Muppet Movie Is…
Kyle Mahoney – Muppet Classic Theater was a straight to VHS feature-length production released in 1994. In a similar vein to the previously released film The Muppet Christmas Carol, the Muppets are retelling classic stories. It takes place in the Muppet Theater where Gonzo and Rizzo once again become the narrators as the rest of…
Today’s article was written by Mike Baldasare with edits by Ryan Dosier. FLEET SCRIBBLER Performed by… Jerry Nelson First appearance… The Muppet Show Episode 204: Rich Little (1977) Most recent appearance… (On-Screen) The Muppet Movie (1979) (In-Print) Muppet Robin Hood #4 Comic Book (2009) Best known role… Gossip journalist for “The Daily Scandal” WHO IS FLEET SCRIBBLER?…
Michael Wermuth, Jr. – Today I’m going to write about my top ten favorite “Waiter Grover” segments. Hopefully your favorites will be on the menu — err, I mean list. 10. Outdoor Restaurant Mr. Johnson goes to Charlie’s outdoor restaurant on a very windy day, where the wind blows the customer’s food away. Unfortunately, it doesn’t…
Answers from BJ Wanlund 1. Who are your three favorite characters from The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, The Jim Henson Hour, the Muppet movies, etc. and why? That’s like asking me to choose a favorite child! I love them all, but my three very favorites are Gonzo (which will figure into another answer later on), Beaker (mainly because he’s…
Yesterday official details about the previously announced release of The Muppet Movie (1979) on Blu-ray came to light via our friends at StitchKingdom.com, as well as an official confirmation on The Muppets Facebook page. Check out the cover art, release date, and release details below: The Muppet Movie: The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray (Blu-ray +…
Ryan Dosier – Last week I got to do something truly extraordinary. Thanks to the unbelievable generosity and kindness of Peter Linz and the welcoming nature of the fantastic people who work with the Muppets, I was able to visit the set of The Muppets… Again! in Los Angeles. I can’t describe how beyond incredible this experience was.…
Ryan Dosier – May 16th should just be declared Jim Henson Day, right? Write your Congressman. But really, today is the day I always sit back and stop to remember and appreciate the magic, wonder, and genius that was Jim Henson. Over the years on The Muppet Mindset our articles on May 16th have always been…
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