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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Show #57 – May 11, 2008
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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Show #56 – May 4, 2008
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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Show #55 – April 27, 2008
It’s Bunny Week on The MuppetCast! This episode features a look at the classic “Tale of the Bunny Picnic“, as well as a new interview with two fan favorites: James and Joe, of Bunnies in Peril (and WDW) fame. (more…)
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Show #54 – April 20, 2008
Welcome back to The MuppetCast! This week we take a look at a Jim Henson masterpiece, The Dark Crystal. (more…)
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Show #53 – April 13, 2008
This is the first MuppetCast episode of our second year on the web. We’re celebrating by looking back at a classic Sesame Street movie, Follow That Bird, and by chatting with Sesame Street Muppeteer Fran Brill! (more…)
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Show #52 – April 6, 2008
It’s the one-year anniversary of The MuppetCast! Thanks for making it happen and listening in this week.
Lots of listener voicemails and emails this week.
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, the traveling exhibition put together by the Jim Henson Legacy and Simthsonian SITES, is now open for viewing at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Just a few articles talking about what you’ll find at the exhibit can be found at 2-The Advocate, Tiger Weekly, and the LSU Reville. (more…)
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Show #51 – March 30, 2008
Regrettably, the Swanson Studios are experiencing some rather serious technical difficulties this week. Luckily however, there is still a show! Thanks to the trusty, dusty old tower, there’s still an entertaining and supremely Muppet-y MuppetCast to enjoy this week. (more…)
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Show #50 – March 23, 2008
Can you believe it? This week marks 50 episodes of The MuppetCast, which puts us only two weeks away from our one-year birthday. Thank you so much for listening to the podcast and continuing to make it all possible.
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Bell, Book and Comic. Life should be more fun!
There’s a lot going on in the life of the Muppets this week!
Sesame Tree in Northern Ireland continues their preparation for their upcoming debut in early April. The press release can be found here.
Matt T. has some info about the Star Wars Muppet figures, which are on the way. See pictures here, here, and here.
Kevin W. sent links to two YouTube videos starring Kermit the Frog and Muley the Mule! See them here and here.
Here’s a great link from Roger L. for some uncommon Sesame Street T-shirts.
George G. from October Toys sent in links to 3 outstanding Palisades sales! See them here, here, and here.
Sadly, Anthony Minghella passed away this week. Jack Read wrote an amazing and beautiful tribute for the show. Here are some links to news stories about Minghella:
Ain’t It Cool News (Not Kid Friendly)
A Scene from Truly, Madly, Deeply
Breitbart
Variety
The Huffington Post
Film.comMore news about the new Muppet movie:
Magical Mountain.net
MTV Movies Blog
Netcot.comMarcel Moran has a great opinion piece concerning Cookie Monster on TheCrimson.com.
Read more about the newest Sesame Street character, Leela.
John Tartaglia better not tell a lie! He was recently cast as Pinocchio in the new musical, Shrek. More info about the Seattle opening is found at The Seattle Times, and at 5th Avenue.org.
This episode features a review of the newly released Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby. I hope you enjoy it!
I also finally get to take some time and talk in more detail about my recent trip to Walt Disney World! My wife Ashley helps me describe some experiences that many guests might not be familiar with. Lotsa fun!
Questions/Comments can be sent via email to me@muppetcast.com. Or even better, call the voice line at 614-364-4270 and have your voicemail played on the show! Of course, you can always find me over at the Muppet Central Forums as well, where their mission is to unite all Muppet fans worldwide.
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #49 – March 16, 2008
Hi-ho everyone, and welcome again to The MuppetCast! This week we find some great little nuggets of joy in Muppet History, we find a great reason to celebrate in Muppet News, and…well there’s even other stuff too! (more…)