This episode of The MuppetCast is dedicated to the memory of Kermit Love.

This week’s show is devoted entirely to The Muppet Movie! We celebrate its release of June 22, 1971 just one week late. Joining me on the show is Muppet writer and historian Craig Shemin, and Craig’s comments and insights make this a special edition MuppetCast that you won’t want to miss.

Craig Shemin is also a member of the Jim Henson Legacy board. Check out their website at JimHensonLegacy.org to find out more information about this wonderful group of people.

The MuppetCast is sponsored by our friends at Bell, Book and Comic. Life should be more fun!

Questions/Comments can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Register for free at the Muppet Central Forums and chat about the Muppets online with thousands of other fans!

Have a great week!

-Steve

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Special thanks to Cory Edwards, director of the new Fraggle Rock movie, for leaving the voicemail that kicks off this week’s episode of The MuppetCast!

It’s time for some more rare Muppet audio! Thanks a listener submission, we have footage of Jim Henson on the Mike Douglas Show; one appearance in 1976 and one in 1977. At that point in history, Kermit the frog was already 20 years old! (more…)

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June 15 is Father’s Day, so this week we salute fathers on The MuppetCast! With the help of several dads sharing their thoughts, and some father-related Muppet audio, I hope this will be a fitting tribute.

Thanks to Kristin Shea for her recent donation to The MuppetCast. All donations go directly back into helping The MuppetCast.

Every Thursday night, the phone lines go live! Call the voicemail line Thursdays between 6pm and 11pm and we’ll talk. You can also use Skype to contact the voice line. My username is: stephenjlizard. (more…)

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Our series focused on the Jim Henson Hour continues this week, as we look and listen to episode 3, “Monster Telethon“. Sounds like a good album title, doesn’t it?

The deadline for contest submissions for the “Make Something Cool Contest” is June 15. I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with! (more…)

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Coming to you from Swanson Studios, it’s The MuppetCast, episode #60!

I’m glad to welcome John Rick from the Disney Pincast onto the show, this week, as we discuss some of the collectible Muppet-themed Disney pins, and the phenomenon of pin trading in general.

The deadline for entries in the Make Something Cool for The MuppetCast Contest is June 15! Make sure to email your entries or have them postmarked by this date. Also email me if you need a mailing address to send it via regular postage. (more…)

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