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Episode 15 - Leslie Carrara-Rudolph / Jerry Stories (Carmen Osbahr) / "Stompin' on the East Side" Premiere: November 11, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Abby Cadabby). They talk about Carol Burnett, Muppets...

Sesame Street's 51st season officially begins this Thursday on HBO Max. New episodes are scheduled to air on Thursdays through July 2021. The Season 51 episodes are slated to air on PBS stations across the country beginning September 2021 after the season concludes on HBO Max. This is the first...

The following article from the Hollywood Reporter is an in-depth look at the history of the Muppets, especially under Disney's ownership. It contains some new information and quotes that have not been released publicly elsewhere. Please read the entire story and share your thoughts below...

Our first annual Muppet Halloween Spooktacular is now underway on Muppet Central Radio. Join us today as we're playing scary and spooky music all day long. Listen via TorontoCast: https://muppetcentral.torontocast.stream Listen via Tune-In: http://tunein.com/radio/Muppet-Central-Radio-s262576...

Special - A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration PBS Premiere: Friday October 30, 2020 This Friday. don't miss a national broadcast of one of the best events of Sesame Street's 50th anniversary, "A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration" will premiere on Friday October 30 exclusively on PBS at 9|8...

Special - The Monster at the End of This Story HBO Max Premiere: Thursday October 29, 2020 PBS Premiere: Monday March 7, 2022 This Thursday, don't miss an all-new half-hour animated Sesame Street special on HBO Max. "The Monster at the End of This Story" will premiere on Thursday October 29...

Episode 14 - Julianne Buescher / "Spatial Awareness" / Not Puppets (Jennifer Barnhart) Premiere: October 28, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame Matt talks with Muppet Performer Julianne Buescher (Yolanda, Beverly Plume). They talk about her life as an introvert, moving to Hollywood and...

This Saturday, October 31, we present our first annual Muppet Halloween Spooktacular on Muppet Central Radio. We'll be playing scary and spooky music all day long. Listen via TorontoCast: https://muppetcentral.torontocast.stream Listen via Tune-In...

Episode 13 - John Kennedy / "Double-Stick Tape"/ Not Puppets (Bill Barretta) Premiere: October 21, 2020 On this week’s episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford). They talk about John’s interactions with Jim Henson, his puppetry books...

Special - The Power of We HBO Max Premiere: Thursday October 15, 2020 PBS Premiere: Thursday October 15, 2020 After an inspiring meeting about sticking together to stand up to injustice, Gabrielle and Tamir join Elmo and Abby Cadabby for a super special virtual play-date to share all that...

Episode 12 - Ryan Dillon / Jerry Stories (John Kennedy) / "Alligators" Premiere: October 14, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Emmy Award winning Sesame Street Muppet Performer Ryan Dillon (Elmo, Don Music, Lefty the Salesman) about puppetry at an early age, going away...

Episode 11 - Fran Brill / Jerry Stories (Martin P. Robinson) / "Bumble Bees" Premiere: October 7, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame Matt gets to talk with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Fran Brill! We talk about her life as an actress, her first meeting with Jim Henson, and, of course...

Episode 10 - Tyler Bunch / "Blue Skies" / Not Puppets (Pam Arciero) Premiere: September 30, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Tyler Bunch (Louie) about growing up all over the country, performing puppets for The Disney Crew, monitor...

As Muppet fans know, September 24 is a special day in Muppet history. Not only is it Jim Henson's birthday (he would've been 84 today), it is also Steve Whitmire's birthday who would take over for Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog beginning in 1990 through 2016. In honor of these two wonderful men...

As Muppet fans know, September 24 is a special day in Muppet history. Not only is it Jim Henson's birthday (he would've been 84 today), it is also Steve Whitmire's birthday who would take over for Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog beginning in 1990 through 2016. In honor of these two wonderful men...

Episode 9 - Jim Lewis / Jerry Stories (David Rudman) / "Raggmopp" (Live) Premiere: September 23, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Muppet writer Jim Lewis about writing for Miss Piggy, collaboration with the Muppet Performers, and his family’s funeral home business. Matt...

Episode 8 - Bill Barretta / "Good Lip Sync" / Not Puppets (Carmen Osbahr) Premiere: September 16, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt chats—and laughs—with Muppet Performer Bill Barretta (Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo, Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth) discussing working at Sesame Place...

Episode 7 - Pam Arciero / "Right Hands" / Not Puppets (Peter Linz) Premiere: September 9, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, join Matt as he talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Pam Arciero (Grundgetta) about growing up in Hawaii, meeting Kermit Love, Caroll & Debi Spinney, and the...

Episode 6 - Socialized Disney+ Premiere: Friday September 4, 2020 Muppets Now social media intern, Robin the Frog, makes Scooter co-moderator of the social media accounts. Scooter attempts to carry out this week’s upload amidst a flood of alerts, requests, and notifications. Dr. Bunsen...

Episode 6 - Martin P. Robinson / Jerry Stories (Paul Rudolph) / "Little Red" (Demo) Premiere: September 2, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt interviews Sesame Street Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster, Snuffy, Slimey the Worm) about growing up in...