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MuppetFest
Schedule
| Saturday
December 8, 2001
Kirk Thatcher
- MC
| 12:00 |
Doors
Open |
| 12:20 |
Live
Muppet music |
| 12:35 |
Opening
Introduction by Kirk Thatcher
Note:
The infamous Piggy video glitch occurred while the puppeteers
clowned around on a backstage camera.
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| 12:40 |
Brian
Henson |
| 12:50 |
The
History of the Muppet Show
Moderator: Brian Henson Panel: Jerry Nelson, Martin Baker,
Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Amy Van Gilder, Paul
Williams
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| 1:35 |
Historic
Henson Clips |
| 1:45 |
Creature
Shop - Overview of the Creature Shop: A 20-Year History with
David Barrington-Holt
Note:
Featured surprise appearance by Claudia Black of Farscape.
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| 2:30 |
Jim
Henson's Time Piece - Introduced by Lisa Henson |
| 2:45 |
Bear
from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House |
| 2:55 |
Muppet
Q & A - Muppet Performers and their Characters |
| 3:45 |
Muppet
Music Sing-Along with Jerry Nelson
Kevin Clash and Bill Barretta also performed with Jerry. |
| 3:55 |
Fraggle
Rock, Labyrinth, Dark Crystal Moderator: Martin Baker Panel:
Brian Henson, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve
Whitmire, Jane Gootnick
Note:
Due to other panels running long, this panel actually didn't
get started untill about 4:15, and to make up for lost time
there was no Q & A with the audience.
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| 4:45 |
Historic
Henson Clips |
| 4:55 |
Creating
the Classic Muppets Moderator: Bill Barretta Panel: Steve Whitmire,
Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Jerry Nelson, Amy Van Gilder, Jane
Gootnick |
| 6:00 |
Autographing
session |
Exhibit Area
Activities
| 12:00 |
Look
for Sweetums as you enter the Civic Auditorium |
| 1:00 |
Bill
Barretta and Kevin Clash Meet-and-Greet with fans |
| 1:45 |
Meet-and-Greet
with Bear in the Big Blue House |
Sunday
December 9, 2001
Craig Shemin
- MC
| 12:00 |
Doors
open and live Muppet music with the band |
| 12:15 |
Opening
introduction |
| 12:20 |
Jane
Henson's Presentation
Topic: 50's & 60's - The Years Leading Up to Sesame Street
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| 1:05 |
Historic
Henson Clips |
| 1:15 |
Muppet
Q & A - Performers and their characters |
| 2:15 |
Kermit's
Swamp Years
Moderator: Craig Shemin
Panel: Jim Lewis, Bill Barretta, Steve Whitmire, David Gumpel,
Michael Polis and Rita Perucci |
| 2:40 |
The
Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of The Muppet Show
A retrospective of the magical moments of The Jim Henson Company
Hosted by Brian Henson and featuring Muppet performers
Note:
This session was originally scheduled for 3:45, but was
moved up in the program for the performers to get to the
Palace Theater for one last rehearsal.
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| 3:15 |
Creature
Shop Part Two: Demonstration with David Barrington-Holt.
Topics of discussion include animatronics and motion-capture
system.
Note:
This session featured Bruce Lanoil and company performing
Mr. Tinkles from Cats and Dogs singing "That's Life".
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| 3:45 |
Virtual
Muppet: Henson Digital Performance System guided by Kermit and
Gonzo |
| 4:15 |
Video
Tribute to Jim Henson - Introduced by Charlie Rivkin |
| 4:35 |
Live
Muppet music with the band |
| 4:50 |
Auction
of Henson and Muppet Collectibles |
| 5:10 |
You're
the Star! - A puppeteering demonstration
Host: Victor Yerrid
Note:
This included fans going on-stage and lip-synching with
Muppets, as well as an appearance by Fozzie Bear.
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| 5:45 |
Historic
Muppet Clips
Note:
Even though not listed on the program, the band played to
conclude Sunday's events at the Civic Auditorium.
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Exhibit Area
Activities
Sunday's
schedule specifically notes the museum area and how to get there.
| 1:10 |
Sweetums
Meet-and-Greet and photo op in the courtyard (basically, in
the middle of the vending area) |
| 2:30 |
Bear
in the Big Blue House Meet-and-Greet |
Sunday Night
at the Palace Theater
| 7:30 |
Guests
arrive to mingle and eat |
| 9:15 |
An
Evening with the Muppets
The Muppet Show Live officially begins. Two hours later, fans
are in awe of an incredible performance and receive 25th Anniversary
Muppet Show gift bags. They included: a Muppet Show watch,
25th Anniversary t-shirt, Nanco Kermit, and a Muppet Show
bag to carry all the gifts home.
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Schedule
Transcribed by Tom Holste
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