Happy Birthday to Jim Henson and Steve Whitmire!

Instead of the usual show this week, I’ve decided it’s time to present a new vidcast! And this is one many listeners have been waiting to see for a very long time. This is the complete presentation of the August 2008 Road Trip to New Jersey, featuring Mrs. Jane Hunt (mother of beloved Muppeteer Richard Hunt) and myself as we celebrate Richard’s life and his work. (more…)

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This week I welcome Muppeteer Caroll Spinney as my special guest to talk about his life on and off Sesame Street. Spinney has performed both Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the show for 40 years, the entire run of the show. Naturally that gives us plenty to talk about, and I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation. (more…)

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We remember Jim Henson this week with some fantastic music requests and your email. Thanks everyone for sharing all these wonderful Muppet memories, they serve as a heartfelt tribute to the man and his work.

Also joining me in this episode is Jeff Cornett, co-director of the Puppeteers of America’s 2009 National Festival. We talk about PoA, it’s various Muppet connections, and the exciting events contained in this July’s festival. You’ll be booking your travel plans by the end of the interview! (more…)

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We made it! Two years in the making, we celebrate this 2nd anniversary by doing what we do best: bringing the best Muppet content on the web to the fans! The podcast’s finest moments tend to come when special guests appear and talk about their life working with Jim Henson and the Muppets, so that’s just what we’re going to do this week. (more…)

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I know everyone wants to hear this one ASAP, so I’ll add show notes tomorrow and just post the “concert” for now. Thanks!

-Steve

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This episode of The MuppetCast is devoted to the new TV special “A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa“, which aired this week on NBC. Along with the great new songs and bits and pieces from the special, you’ll hear from writers Hugh Fink, Scott Ganz, and Andrew Samson. A very special guest also joins us: Muppet legend Paul Williams. (more…)

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This is a Special Edition episode of The MuppetCast, featuring the 1978 special “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street“.

Next week is another special episode, as I’ll be featuring “A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa“. That airs on NBC this Wednesday, December 17, at 8PM EST. Along with listening in on much of it, you’ll hear from writers Scott Ganz, Andrew Samson, and Hugh Fink. There may be a fourth special guest, but that isn’t confirmed at this point. Stay tuned! (more…)

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