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!

The premiere performance of Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas went very well last Sunday, the Hartford Courant has a picture of Brian Henosn, Jane Henson, and Paul Williams at the theater.

On January 30, William Paterson University will be hosting “Sesame Street at 40: A Night of Celebration and Discovery with the Legendary Cast“. This special evening’s panel discussion will feature Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and David Rudman. Also on the panel are Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, and writer Tony Geiss. Michael Davis, author of “Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street“, will be the evening’s moderator.

This episode features much of “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”, but there were parts that I left out on purpose. This video is posted in seven parts on YouTube (not by me), and I want you to go watch it yourself! There are some truly laugh-out-loud moments with the Muppets interacting with the kids that are just adorable. That, and the fact that so much of this special gets right to the heart of Sesame Street – with some very memorable moments from characters like Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, and Maria – makes this one for the ages. They truly don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

Here are the links to see it all on YouTube. Apologies if you’re reading this on your iPod and not on the website:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

And there you have it! I hope this episode of The MuppetCast helps keep you in the holiday spirit and brings a little joy into your week. Let me know how you liked it.

Questions/Comments can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the studio line at 614-364-4270. Make sure to also stop by the Muppet Central Forums and say hello. It’s the best time of year over there, with Muppet Central Radio playing nonstop Muppet Christmas music. What could be better?

Have a great week!

-Steve