The Muppets 70

[C to the J]

Looks like we have a character who made his debut in The Jim Henson Hour/MuppeTelevision! I remember spotting Chip in Muppets From Space. Admittedly, I never got to watch Muppets Tonight as frequently as anybody in this Forum did. And how about his role in the 2015 Muppets documentary-style sitcom? Talk about a breakthrough.

 

[The Count]

Entry #57 dropped, and we're ready to celebrate! Get your pirate boat! No, not right. Get your remote? Closer. I know, time to get that goat, no, La Cabra had her turn already. Oh right, it's Bobo's time to shine. Well, at least we can scarf down some Bizzo's Bat Chow.

 

[C to the J]

For some reason, nothing’s been updated on my end for The Muppets’ Instagram account, but thanks for the heads up!

 

[The Count]

No worries C to the J. The new entry is added to the Muppet Wiki article on "The Muppets: 70 Years" usually around 11:15 AM EST every Friday, which is when I check and then come in to post here.

 

[C to the J]

I noticed the update to the page as well. The image isn’t available at the moment, though.

 

[C to the J]

The Muppets’ social media accounts are up and running again (since yesterday, of course), and what fans found via toppsdisney on Instagram definitely checks out.

Looks like we now have 11 characters performed by ‘Mr. ‘Retta’ (12 if you count Andy Pig). This man is certainly as versatile as Jerry Nelson was. Imagine how much hot water the franchise would be in if Bill was subjected to the same fate that befell Steve Whitmire.

 

[The Count]

Still predicting either Lips or Waldo C. Graphic for this week's entry. Though I don't really expect the pick to come true given other Muppeteers' birthdays that have fallen on Fridays during this campaign have been honored as such. Just have to wait to find out fer sure.

 

[The Count]

And now, in honor of Entry #58, we will play for you "Lady of Spain"!

Tuning up.
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Too bad he has to replace those Muppaphones about every two or three weeks since thy go flat like littlia pancakes.

 

[C to the J]

The fourth Frank Oz/Eric Jacobson Muppet to be showcased. I fondly remember Marvin’s first appearance in S1 of The Muppet Show. I always assumed he was Spanish, considering his use of “Olé” and “Gracias” and the tune he played. IMO, this first appearance is where he is best portrayed - the way he shouts “ATTENTION!” has to be the most formal way to get the Muppaphones (then performed by Jim Henson and Jerry Nelson) to pipe down.

 

[The Count]

What I'm upset aboot is how toughpigs labelled him as "malevolent" musician.
Marvin: I am not a croooool man!