Tag: The Muppets
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppets!… Again!
In 1976, The Muppet Show made its debut, and the world was never the same. Mia Farrow was the celebrity guest. 50 years later, The Muppet Show has returned for a special event presentation with Sabrina Carpenter as the guest. Rather than simply revisiting the past, this version of The Muppet Show takes the foundation…
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Photos: Seth Rogan & The Muppets Host Screening Party
On February 4, 2026, The Muppet Show special event will debut on Disney+ and ABC. This return to the classic series will see Sabrina Carpenter as the celebrity guest. Also on hand will be executive producer Seth Rogan, Maya Rudolph, and of course, Kermit and the rest of the Muppets. On Saturday night, Seth Rogan…
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It’s Not Easy Being Green, Let’s Not Make it Harder
In The Muppet Movie, Kermit the Frog says, “Well, I have a dream too, but it’s about singing and dancing and making people happy. It’s the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And I found a whole group of friends who have the same dream, and that kind…
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Advance Screening of “The Muppet Show” Coming to D23 Gold Theater
Being a D23 Gold Member has its perks, and one of those perks is an advance screening of The Muppet Show, which debuts February 4 on ABC and Disney+. It’s time for The Muppet Show as Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole…
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This is 800! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #800
Welcome to the 800th episode of GeeksCorner! This episode is a celebration of this milestone, and a few minutes are taken to look back through the years. The Geeks also spend some time to geek out about the new trailer for The Muppet Show. Then, they talk about this year’s Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite.…
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New Trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ Arrives Ahead of February Debut
A new trailer was released today for the highly anticipated remount of The Muppet Show. This special event will be available on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026. This show hearkens back to the original The Muppet Show, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Along with the new trailer, it was announced…
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New Trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ to Drop Tomorrow!
A new trailer for The Muppet Show is set to drop tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. This comes after the recent release of a teaser trailer for the special event show. It was released during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve on ABC. The Muppet Show will be…
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 21, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years’ TV special premiered on CBS. In the show, Fozzie Bear hosts a banquet for Muppets from all walks of life, from ‘The Muppet Show’ to ‘Sesame Street’ and beyond. The group presents retrospective clips of the Muppets from their start in 1955 until…
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Eric Jacobson | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 15, 1971
On this day in 1971, puppeteer Eric Jacobson was born. He has worked with the Muppets since 1994, being inspired to take up puppeteering after the death of Jim Henson. In the early 2000s, Jacobson took over as the primary performer for most of Frank Oz’s classic characters, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and…
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Rizzo the Rat Represents The Muppets for New Year’s Rizzolutions Video
It is a very exciting time to be a fan of The Muppets. During ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, a new trailer for The Muppet Show was released. This came after a New Year’s Eve video from Bean Bunny and Fozzie Bear. The week before, two videos came out for…
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The Muppets Release Teaser for ‘The Muppet Show’ on New Year’s Eve!
A new teaser has been released for The Muppet Show ahead of its arrival on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026, as a special event. The teaser, the second released for the special, offers a glimpse into what this show will be like this time around. This special could be viewed as a pilot…
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Bean Bunny Joins Fozzie Bear For Happy New Year’s Greeting From The Muppets
The world is getting reintroduced to Bean Bunny. After being absent from the lineup of The Muppets since 2009, Bean Bunnie returned for Christmas Eve with Miss Piggy to wish the world a very merry Christmas on behalf of the Disney Vacation Club. Now, Bean has returned with Fozzie Bear to help ring in the…
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‘The Muppet Show’ Teaser Teased Ahead of New Year’s Eve
A teaser for the new The Muppet Show special on Disney+ is being teased ahead of ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast. The following post revealed that The Muppet Show teaser will be appearing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest: At this point, it is unknown if just a teaser will be…
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Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny are Back in New Videos From The Muppets
In what was a surprise for many Muppet fans, two new videos released by The Muppets saw the return of Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny. Both have been largely absent in recent years. Both characters are being brought to life by Bradley Freeman, Jr. The video that showcases the return of Rizzo the Rat…
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The Many Origins of Geekmas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #795
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the annual Geekmas episode of Geeks Corner! For this year’s Geekmas episode, it is all about the origins of Geekmas. This is done through games, with puppets, Muppets, music, and a whole lot more! This includes the returns of the Penguin interns and the introduction of Ms. Infor…
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Teaser Released for ‘The Muppet Show’ Special Ahead of February Arrival
A teaser has been released for the upcoming The Muppet Show special. With it, we now know when it will be time to play the music and when it will be time to light the lights. This special will be arriving on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026. This special will see all of…
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Miss Piggy and Rowlf the Dog Perform at The Game Awards
“The Game Awards will never let you down.” At least that is what Rowlf the Dog and Miss Piggy sang during a performance at the awards show on Thursday night. The two Muppets appeared throughout the three-hour broadcast of this show. For those who don’t want to watch the whole thing, however, an edit has…
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How to Watch the Extended Version of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’
It’s the holiday season! One of the highlights of this season for many is getting to watch all of the Christmas and holiday specials. One favorite special is The Muppet Christmas Carol. This is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Surprisingly, it is also one of the most faithful adaptations of the story.…
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Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Virtual Talk: Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography with Author Jessica Max Stein
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a new virtual talk. This time it will be with Jessica Max Stein, the author of the Richard Hunt biography, Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography. This event will be taking place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM PT. This event will be held as the…
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Pigs in Space Merchandise Arrives at The Muppets Shop at Mickey’s of Glendale
New Muppets merchandise has arrived on The Muppets Shop at Mickey’s of Glendale. At the moment, it is still available, but it could sell fast! The Pigs in Space collection includes a limited-edition pin, patch set, cup, and spirit jersey! All can be seen below. Pigs in Space Limited Edition 600 Pin $24.95 Pigs In…
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Looking Into 2026 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #792
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week’s episode is the first episode of Geekmas! On top of talking about the Muppet of the Week for The Muppets’ 70th anniversary, the Geeks unveil a Geekmas Duck of the Week! Yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Then, the Geeks pivot into the week’s topics. This includes what…
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Pre-show for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Removed at Walt Disney World Resort
In 2026, The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ahead of their arrival, work is already getting going. Fans visiting Walt Disney World Resort on Monday, December 1st, discovered that the pre-show for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had been removed. Where the following scene was once…
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‘Sesame Street’ Delivers With New ‘Knives Out’ Parody
Sesame Street and its partnership with Netflix are already paying off. A new parody sees some of the gang from Sesame Street facing their own Knives Out mystery. In this case, it’s Cookie Monster’s missing pie! This parody comes as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery debuted in theaters on November 26th and…
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Muppets in the Parks – A Month of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things is when I get to see Muppets in the parks. This is what I’m thankful for on this last day of A Month of Thanksgiving. This began with Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney California Adventure. For many years, this was the attraction that we would end our night with when visiting…