This week’s episode of The MuppetCast is dedicated to all of our brave men & women serving in the US Armed Forces at home and abroad, and to the memory of all those who have fallen while serving our country and preserving our freedom.

Our focus this week is the outreach program created by Sesame Workshop entitled Talk, Listen, Connect. Along with hearing Muppet audio from the video series, I also talk with Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Vice President of Outreach and Educational Practices for Sesame Workshop. (more…)

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We celebrate the life of Jim Henson this week on The MuppetCast. Sadly, Jim passed away on May 16, 1990, and we take some time in this special edition to reflect on the man, his work and his legacy. Stories, songs, laughter, tears, and special guest Frank Oz all come together to make this year’s tribute to Jim. Thanks to everyone who wrote and sent material to use in this very special episode. (more…)

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We celebrate Mother’s Day this week with a very special guest. Jane Hunt, mother of Muppeteer Richard Hunt, has returned to talk again with me as we discuss motherhood. We also look at some of the Mother-related Muppet books that have been published through the years. All this and more, on The MuppetCast! (more…)

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Hi-ho, and welcome back to The MuppetCast! This week we begin a new series, discussing the TV series The Jim Henson Hour. Plus the Muppet news, history, listener feedback, the montage, and a new addition to the MuppetCast Unplugged collection! (more…)

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