Kieran Moore – On our last chart we focussed on one of the longest running animals in the Muppet canon – frogs. This week we’re looking at another that can remember when Nixon was president. Chickens have been a Muppet stable staple since 1972 when they first appeared alongside Kermit in “The Muppet Musicians of Bremen”.…
Written by Mike Baldasare with edits by Ryan Dosier. CHICKENS Performed by… Various First appearance… The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972) Most recent appearance… Muppets Most Wanted (2014) Best known role… Interchangeable chickens; Gonzo’s obsessions Memorable quote… “Bawk bawk bawk.” WHO ARE THE CHICKENS? The Chickens are musical, talented and singing feathered birds of The Muppet…
Maxwell Jessop – Hello, dudes, dudettes… and other hip variations of the word dude! I’m back! Sorry for my inactivity around here. But I’m gonna make it up to you, because today I’m going to show all you singles out there how to win a lady… or a chicken… I get the two mixed up sometimes.…
Happy February, Muppet fans! Today we welcome in the month of the year that we most associate with romance with pictures of some Great Muppet Couples, as well as some human couples from Muppet productions! Enjoy. Count von Count and the Countess, Sesame Street Bobo the Bear and Cindy Crawford, Muppets Tonight Earl and Fran…
Ryan Dosier – Good day, students! Welcome back to our weekly Muppetology 101 lecture. After last week’s special class, we’re returning to our chapter on Recasting of Muppet Show Characters, this time spotlighting the Muppets performed by Jerry Nelson. As Jerry is the final original Muppeteer to somehow leave performing (Dave Goelz continues to perform…
Ryan Dosier – It’s that time again! Time for everyone’s favorite class (which is unfortunately not worth any credit): Muppetology 101. Today we had planned to discuss Jerry Nelson’s characters from The Muppet Show and their recasts, but then we realized that today is February 14th, Valentines Day. So, instead, we’re taking a look at…
Written by Ryan Dosier. CAMILLA THE CHICKEN Performed by… Jerry Nelson (1978-2003) Alice Dinnean-Vernon (2005) Matt Vogel (2008-present) First appearance… The Muppet Show Episode 318: Leslie Uggams (1979) Most recent appearance… Muppets Most Wanted (2014) Best known role… Sweet, little chickadee to The Great Gonzo WHO IS CAMILLA THE CHICKEN? Camilla is the fiery hen-honey…
The Muppet Mindset 