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!
The MuppetCast is sponsored by our friends at Bell, Book and Comic, located in Dayton, OH. Betsey (co-owner) talks briefly with us about the wonderful chaos that was Free Comic Book Day, held on May 3. Life should be more fun!
Our series covering the Jim Henson Hour begins this week with a look at the first two episodes. Along with a little in-depth discussion of the TV shows themselves, we take a look and listen to plenty of songs and segments from the two episodes.
Other topics of discussion:
Is May 9 the date of Kermit’s birthday? You be the judge.
For those of you in or near Connecticut, check out Scooter at the new display titled “Puppets Through the Lens“. The display is located at the University of Connecticut.
Seaworld’s Sesame Street Bay of Play is closer to opening! A few new details came out this week.
If you always wanted to visit Walt Disney Imagineering, the Jim Henson Studios, and the Walt Disney studios all within a six-day period, then maybe you want to check out this experience from Adventures by Disney.
Add David Beckham to the list of celebrities appearing on Sesame Street for the new season. Goal!
The BBC will be hosting a series of tributes to the late, brilliant writer Anthony Minghella. The BBC actually hosts plenty of searchable content and interviews from Mr. Minghella.
Remember the album Ol’ Brown Ears is Back? Read a little more about it here.
Kevin Clash and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Johnny and the Sprites) have both been nominated for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series. Good luck to both of them!
Sesame Workshop now has their second phase of the Talk, Listen, Conect program available at the main website. New videos for children and parents on how to deal with a difficult subject.
Check out our friends at Tough Pigs and the Muppet News Flash for all kinds up Muppet-y goodness! Also, check out listener Karl Birrane’s new blog.
One more thing, check out Ed Dolista at the IndyCast this week! New movie’s almost out!
Questions/Comments can be sent to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Also, check us out at the Muppet Central Forums.
Have a great week!
-Steve
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