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  1. Phillip

    Remembering Jane Henson (1934-2013)

    We just received word that the lovely and talented Jane Henson has passed away. :cry: Prayers and thoughts are being lifted up for the family especially Jim and Jane's five children: Brian, Cheryl, Lisa, John and Heather. The original 1960's Muppeteers Jim, Jane, Jerry (Juhl), Jerry (Nelson)...
  2. Phillip

    "Sid the Science Kid" debuts on Sprout on March 25, 2013

    Beginning today "Sid the Science Kid" debuts on the Sprout network at 3:30 pm eastern, 2:30 central. It's nice to see another Jim Henson Company show on Sprout. If you see the show on Sprout, please post your thoughts here.
  3. Phillip

    Your Thoughts: Sid the Science Kid the Movie premieres on PBS and DVD

    Monday, March 25 don't miss the premiere of Sid the Science Kid: The Movie on PBS stations across the country. Check local listings for times in your area. Watch the TV movie and let us know your thoughts. The TV movie stars Christopher Lloyd ("Back to the Future") as New Scientist “Dr...
  4. Phillip

    Jane Henson update from Heather Henson via Facebook

    Heather Henson posted this update on Jane today... Hello FaceBook Universe, On this Vernal Equinox I am trying to find a balance between the public internet out there space and my teeny tiny closed personal space. I banned you (FB) for a while as way too many of you were wishing me prayers...
  5. Phillip

    Video: Kermit the Frog's Tribute to Ken Wilber

    Must see! Steve Whitmire is a advent reader of Ken Wilber's work, so this is a fun and personal appearance on many levels. This video is from a conference on New Year's Eve, where many folks paid tribute to Ken's work. If you aren't familiar with Ken Wilber. He's an... "American author who has...
  6. Phillip

    Nine Years Later: Disney buys Muppets and Bear

    Nine years ago today February 17, 2004, Disney bought the rights to the Classic Muppet Show characters and Bear in the Big Blue House. Look back on one of the biggest days ever in Muppet history and let us know how you think Disney is doing and what they can do better in the months and years to...
  7. Phillip

    Super Bowl XLVII: The Commercials

    While we have another thread for the game, this one is for discussing the commercials. There have been years where we've been surprised by Muppet references in some of the commercials. We'll have to see what's in store this year. Let us know which commercials you liked and those you didn't...
  8. Phillip

    MC's 15th Birthday

    Happy birthday! Muppet Central is now 15 years old. The site debuted 15 years ago on January 28, 1998. Back when the site first started The Jim Henson Company still owned all of their original properties including the Muppets and Sesame Street. Two new feature films were in development...
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    Your Thoughts: MC's 15th Birthday

    Happy birthday! Muppet Central is now 15 years old. The site debuted 15 years ago on January 28, 1998. Back when the site first started The Jim Henson Company still owned all of their original properties including the Muppets and Sesame Street. Two new feature films were in development...
  10. Phillip

    New Year's Music on Muppet Central Radio

    The past several days you may have noticed some New Year's themed songs playing on Muppet Central Radio. Featured most prominently is the music from the 1993 "Sesame Street Stays Up Late" special. Since this is the first year we're playing New Year's themed songs if you have any suggestions of...
  11. Phillip

    TV Alert: Muppets on WWE Tribute to the Troops December 19 and December 22

    Wednesday night on the USA Network the Muppets will honor the United States Armed Forces with its 10th annual holiday special, WWE Tribute to the Troops. The 10th anniversary holiday extravaganza will air as a two-hour television special on Wednesday December 19 at 9 eastern, 8 central on the...
  12. Phillip

    TV Alert: "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" on CW Tuesday December 18

    Tuesday night watch the Muppets Christmas special "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" on the CW at 8 pm eastern, 7 pm central. Let us know how the 2002 special has aged ten years later. Review our reviews from the first broadcast in 2002. If you saw this show please like this...
  13. Phillip

    TV Alert: Muppets "Letters to Santa" on CW December 11

    Tuesday night watch the Muppets Christmas special "Letters to Santa" on the CW at 9 pm eastern, 8 pm central. Let us know how the 2008 special has aged four years later. Read our review of the Letters to Santa Extended Edition DVD. If you saw this special, please "like" this message and...
  14. Phillip

    Web Alert: Muppets as WWE Social Media Ambassadors December 10

    Looks like the Muppets will be busy on-line tonight... One year after guest hosting Monday Night Raw, Disney's The Muppets make their glorious return to WWE's flagship show as Social Media Ambassadors. Given their history with some of the WWE Superstars, we're sure they'll have plenty to say...
  15. Phillip

    Video: Kermit confesses all to TV Guide

    Watch Kermit the Frog confess all in this great Q&A with TV Guide!
  16. Phillip

    TV Alert: Kermit on 30 Rock Thursday December 6

    Thursday night don't miss Kermit the Frog on "30 Rock" on NBC at 8 pm eastern, 7 pm central. Guest stars Florence Henderson, Gayle King and Elaine Stritch will also appear. If you saw the appearance, please "like" this message and share your thoughts below.
  17. Phillip

    TV Alert: Elmo on Michael Bublé's "Home for the Holidays" Christmas special Monday December 10

    Monday night don't miss Elmo on the Michael Bublé "Home for the Holidays" Christmas special on NBC at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central. Enjoy one of Kevin Clash's final performances as Elmo in this anticipated holiday event. Here a recent excerpt from Xfinity discussing Michael Bublé 's duet with...
  18. Phillip

    TV Alert: Kermit on The Chew Monday December 3

    Everyone's favorite frog Kermit will be on The Chew on ABC later today! Don't miss this anticipated appearance. In most markets The Chew airs at 1 pm eastern, 12 pm central. Find out more about The Chew and local airtimes in your area. If you saw this appearance, please "like" this message...
  19. Phillip

    TV Alert: Muppets on CeeLo Green's Magic Moment Holiday Special November 30

    This Friday watch the Muppets on "Cee Lo's Magic Moment" holiday special on the TV Guide Network at 8 pm eastern, 7 central. View TV Guide Network listings in your local area. Taped in front of a live audience from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, this magical, one-hour...
  20. Phillip

    TV Alert: Frank Oz on The Colbert Report November 28

    Muppeteer, director and Yoda master Frank Oz will be on The Colbert Report tonight on Comedy Central at 11:30 eastern, 10:30 central. Be sure to watch this anticipated appearance and let us know your thoughts. If you saw the appearance, please "like" this message and share your thoughts.
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