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One theme I’ve noticed throughout this whole discussion is a desire to compare Steve Whitmire to these famous Muppet pioneers like Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, or even Jim Henson himself, and try to draw a parallel between Steve’s situation and some real or perceived scenario with...

First The Hensons were accused of being bribed into speaking against Steve. Now they're being accused of being blackmailed into speaking against him. Come on, guys, they just don't think he has conducted himself appropriately and feel it's time to move on.

Which Mupetters? Where did you hear it and from who?

There has to be some source of information beyond a stand alone sentence. If you think what you're saying is true, you should wait to obtain some source of documentation before posting it.

When did I say anything about Steve's blacklist?

A statement like that means nothing unless you have a resource to back it up.

Please provide the link that documents this. Thanks.

It's not all about commercialism and money. They grew up with their father as he developed Kermit The Frog and other Muppets. I'd say that gives them a little more insight on what Jim intended for the integrity of the characters than most others.

It's better to use your brain.

So then, you have a brainstorm.

The Hensons have more right to an opinion on this than any of us.

An open mind is good as long as you don't let your brains fall out.

Then let the jury deliberate.

At the end of the day, do we really need to know all the details?

I don’t see why that would happen. He wasn’t dull before he became bitter and upset. Let’s just bring the character back to basics.

That's why I say, "As much as possible."

I’m not saying anyone could perform Kermit, but it should be more about the performer’s ability to replicate (as much as possible) Jim’s voice, style, mannerisms, and personality for Kermit, instead of worrying about what new qualities to add. Kermit is already an established character that...

Anyone after Jim is just an imitator anyway.

Yes. Too much self-pity and self-boasting.

I don't know, but here's what one of the Muppets has to say: