Tag: Muppets
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Steve Whitmire Says Goodbye to The Muppets
Since 1990, Kermit the Frog has been partnered with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. This is no longer true. The legendary performer is no longer with The Muppets according to Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs. Whitmire has performed Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Beaker and others throughout the years. As The Muppets have been producing…
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The Muppets Take Hollywood Bowl in Fall 2017
It’s time to play the music! This morning, Miss Piggy took to twitter to announce that The Muppets would be performing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl September 8th, 9th, and 10th later this year. A closer look at the event’s website shows that not only will all of our favorite Muppets be there, but there…
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A Muppet Family Christmas
There are many different holiday specials to help celebrate the Christmas season. One of these that may not get as much notice as some others is A Muppet Family Christmas. In this program, Fozzie Bear brings the Muppets home to his mother’s farm for Christmas. As with all Muppets shows, things end up being a bit crazy…
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Pigs in Space Getting New Episodes from The Muppets!
The Muppet Show first introduced Pigs in Space during the second season of the show. This Star Trek spoof by the Muppets went on to appear in 32 episodes over the course of four seasons. Now after being on extended leave, the crew of the Swinetrek are returning on the Muppets’ YouTube page. The announcement was…
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Rogue Moana – Geeks Corner – Episode 609
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, Christmas has arrived at the corner and Cameron has some shopping tips to help geeks go shopping for “normals”… or vice a versa. This last week The Muppets opened up the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and it was awesome. Moana also came out over the Thanksgiving weekend, the geeks…
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The Muppets Kick off The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Muppet fans have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving if they watch The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. The Muppets helped kick off this annual tradition with a Macy’s parade centric variation on Hey A Movie! from The Great Muppet Caper. Miss Piggy then joined Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer to start the…
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PizzeRizzo Opening on November 18 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new dining establishment will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 18th that is sure to be a Muppet lover’s favorite! That’s right, PizzeRizzo will be opening in just a few short weeks at the Walt Disney World Resort. This classic family pizzeria is owned by Rizzo and will be serving up entrees with…
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Remembering Jim Henson on What Would Have Been His 80th Birthday
On this day in 1936, the master puppeteer and dreamer Jim Henson was born. Born in Mississippi, his family moved up near Washington DC when he was 10 years old. He graduated high school in Hyattsville, Maryland in 1954 and that very same year would go on to appear on television as a puppeteer for the first…
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Hello Elena, Hello Halloween Time – Geeks Corner – Episode 545
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the show is packed full of topics that range from Elena coming to Walt Disney World, the Haunted Mansions 47th birthday, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Disneyland’s PinQuest, Frozen coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and Caitie seeing Star Trek: The Original Series for the first time. Here…
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Rogue Diamonds – Geeks Corner – Episode 543
Welcome to Geeks Corner. This week, there is a lot of news to cover but the focus is narrowed to just a few things. With the end of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration, fans will be saying goodbye to Disneyland Forever, World of Color: Celebrate, and the Paint the Night parade. Over at Walt Disney World, the…
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New Muppets Show To Debut in Walt Disney World
The Muppets are coming! The Muppets are coming! Disney Parks Blog has announced a new show that will be in Liberty Square of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The live show, called “The Muppets Present…Great Moments In American History,” will feature Sam the Eagle, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and James Jefferson who…
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What’s Going On at Disney? – Geeks Corner – Episode 527
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This is an episode full of Disney news, Star Wars news, Muppet news, oh… and a bit of conflict with the Wall of Geek. Join the discussion on twitter with the hashtag #geekscorner and let us know what you think of this week’s episode of Geeks Corner!…
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The Muppets Light the Lights Again!
The Muppets are on a brief winter hiatus but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be excited about. As they gear up to return from their winter break next week, The Muppets have taken to YouTube with a new video of an old favorite. This new take on the theme song from the…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…
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Annual Pass Price Increase, The Muppets, Disney Film Lineup – DAPsCast – Episode 25
This week Mr. Daps, Murray, Mikey, Annie and Danie discuss a few Disney items. The first is the recent Annual Passport price increase for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The group discusses their opinions on this development. Reviews on the new The Muppets television show are given. The Disney film lineup is talked about with…
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The Muppets S1Ep3: Bear Left Then Bear Write – Mr. DAPs’ Review
This week on The Muppets its all about relationships, friendships and romantic. The one that perhaps one would most expect to be addressed, Kermit and Miss Piggy, is the only one that isn’t. Instead Miss Piggy’s friendship with Christina Applegate, Kermit’s friendship with Miss Piggy, and Gonzo’s dating life are explored in the third episode…
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The Muppets S1Ep2: Hostile Makeover – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Kermit and the gang are back for the second episode of The Muppets. This episode had a lot more of the feel one would come to expect with the Muppets, moved the overall story along a bit more, and had some extra side stories going on that were quite enjoyable. Episode Description In an attempt to…
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‘The Muppets’ Producer Explains Reason for Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy Breakup
During the first week of August, many of us could not believe our ears when we heard that Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy broke up. The famous couple of frog and pig were a classic icon. As to the concept of them breaking up, the producers had a few words to share. According The…
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VIDEO: Dramatic Reading of “It’s A Small World” | The Muppets
They are at it again. Returning for another round of dramatic reading, the Muppets continue to make us laugh. This time around, Animal and Floyd, put a spin on the classic “It’s a Small World” song. Do you like this version better?
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Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo
The Muppets took the stage in one of the first 2015 D23 Expo panels. The presentation opened with the sizzle reel from the upcoming show. Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, and Bill Barretta were on stage to answer questions and talk about the new show. They pointed out how much being a…
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VIDEO: Dramatic Reading of “A Pirate’s Life For Me” | The Muppets
We all know the lyrics to that ever so catchy tune of “A Pirates Life for Me.” You know, that song that can be stuck in your head for hours! But, have you ever heard the song as a dramatic reading? The Muppets’ very own Bunsen and Beaker preform this tune in a whole new way.…
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Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy Split After 40 Years
In the midst of the Muppets television reboot, there is some sad new. Made public on Twitter this Tuesday, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are ending their relationship of 40 years. What seemed like a happy relationship that many Hollywood celebrities strived to have, has now ended. According to TODAY, Kermit the Frog said,…
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The Muppets Begin First Day of Shooting on New TV Show
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights… literally. The Muppets began taping today for their new show on ABC with the same name. The announcement was made via The Muppets facebook page. This continues the slow and steady stream of information that has continued to come out about this show.…
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ABC Television Network Announces D23 Expo Lineup
If you are attending the 2015 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center this August, here is another exciting set of panels and presentations. This new lineup will feature aspects from the ABC Television Network. All things from your favorite TV shows such as “Once Upon a Time,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Fresh off the…