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  1. Phillip

    TV Alert: Frank Oz, Brian Jay Jones honor Jim Henson on The Today Show October 15

    Now on-line, watch the wonderful tribute to Jim Henson with Frank Oz and author Brian Jay Jones from The Today Show. Let us know your thoughts. http://www.today.com/books/jim-henson-looking-back-gentle-dreamer-behind-muppets-8C11390019
  2. Phillip

    TV Alert: Frank Oz, Brian Jay Jones honor Jim Henson on The Today Show October 15

    Muppeteer and director Frank Oz and Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography are scheduled to appear on The Today Show Tuesday October 15. The Today Show airs weekday mornings on NBC. Watch the show and let us know your thoughts on the appearance. Discuss "Jim Henson: The...
  3. Phillip

    TV Alert: Brian Jay Jones on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart October 10

    Brian Jay Jones's great appearance on The Daily Show with John Stewart is now on-line. Watch as they discuss Jim Henson and the Muppets. Let us know your thoughts. http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-october-10-2013/brian-jay-jones
  4. Phillip

    Your Thoughts: Sesame Street Season 44

    The new Sesame Street episode for Thursday October 10 is... Episode 4308 - Mi Amiguita Rosita Rosita wants to write a book about being Mexican. If you've seen "Mi Amiguita Rosita", please like this post and let us know your thoughts on the new episode.
  5. Phillip

    TV Alert: Brian Jay Jones on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart October 10

    Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography is scheduled to appear on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Thursday evening to talk Jim Henson and the Muppets. The Daily Show airs at 11 eastern, 10 central on The Comedy Channel. Watch the show and let us know your thoughts on the...
  6. Phillip

    Your Thoughts: Sesame Street Season 44

    The new Sesame Street episode for Thursday October 3 is... Episode 4407 - Still Life with Cookie Cookie Monster learns to stop himself from eating his paintings of cookies. If you've seen "Still Life with Cookie", please like this post and let us know your thoughts on the new episode.
  7. Phillip

    Wilkins and Wontkins set

    If you sell these on eBay or another site, be sure to include a link here as folks may be interested in them.
  8. Phillip

    Remembering Franz "Faz" Fazakas (1918-2013)

    We just received word that Franz "Faz" Fazakas has passed away at the age of 95. He was a special effects designer and puppeteer who contributed to many Muppet productions by creating hundreds of puppetry special effects. From helping the Muppets ride bicycles, to rowing a boat for Emmet and...
  9. Phillip

    TV Alert: Sesame Street Muppets on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon September 25

    Wednesday night don't miss a few Sesame Street Muppets on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon at 11:35 central, 12:35 eastern on NBC. The evening talk show appearances are great for the Sesame Street characters so be sure to tune in! After you see the appearance let us know your thoughts! If you...
  10. Phillip

    Radio Alert: Brian Jay Jones and Muppeteer Dave Goelz on The Diane Rehm Show

    If you missed author Brian Jay Jones and Muppeteer Dave Goelz on The Diane Rehm Show this morning, you can now listen to the entire hour here... http://thedianerehmshow.org/audio-player?nid=18301 Let us know your thoughts on the appearance.
  11. Phillip

    Radio Alert: Brian Jay Jones and Muppeteer Dave Goelz on The Diane Rehm Show

    The segment will begin in just a few minutes... Listen live here... http://wamu.org/
  12. Phillip

    Radio Alert: Brian Jay Jones and Muppeteer Dave Goelz on The Diane Rehm Show

    This morning at 11 am eastern listen to Muppeteer Dave Goelz and author Brian Jay Jones talk about "Jim Henson; The Biography" on The Diane Rehm Show. Listen live here... http://wamu.org/
  13. Phillip

    Over twenty Muppets donated to Smithsonian's Museum of American History

    Big leagues: The famously histrionic Miss Piggy will appear as part of the permanent American Stories exhibit starting in March alongside such famous showbiz relics as Dorthy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz Puppeteer Fran Brill poses with her character, Prairie Dawn, after Cheryl...
  14. Phillip

    Over twenty Muppets donated to Smithsonian's Museum of American History

    Priceless: Along with Miss Piggy are Muppets Fozzie Bear, Scooter (2nd L), Rowlf (on piano) and Swedish Chef (right). The puppets are among 20 newly donated Jim Henson objects Forgotten relatives: The Muppet named Wilkins was created by Henson in 1957 for the Wilkins Coffee commercials. He...
  15. Phillip

    Over twenty Muppets donated to Smithsonian's Museum of American History

    Roommates: Sesame Street denizens Bert and Ernie will also join Miss Piggy at the Museum of American history Cookie Monster and Grover were were also among the Muppets donated to the Smithsonian on Tuesday. 'They've been tucked away in boxes, and we don't want them to stay in boxes,'...
  16. Phillip

    Over twenty Muppets donated to Smithsonian's Museum of American History

    Moi? Miss Piggy was welcomed into the Smithsonian's Museum of American History on Tuesday, finally joining her amphibian beau Kermit the Frog Donation: The Miss Piggy puppet was gifted to the museum by Muppet creator Jim Henson's daughter Cheryl Henson (left) in a Tuesday ceremony
  17. Phillip

    Over twenty Muppets donated to Smithsonian's Museum of American History

    Miss Piggy Joins Kermit the Frog at the Smithsonian More Than 20 Puppets and Props Donated from the Jim Henson Family September 24, 2013 The National Museum of American History received a new donation of more than 20 Jim Henson puppets and props on the anniversary of his birthday—Sept. 24...
  18. Phillip

    Video: Jim Henson's experimental film "Drums West"

    The Jim Henson Company posted this recently rediscovered treasure today...
  19. Phillip

    Video: Favorite Jim Henson Muppet Moments

    In honor of Jim Henson's 77th birthday today, let's have some fun that Jim would be proud of. Please post a video link of one of your favorite Jim Henson moments or share your favorite Jim Henson story below. Here's the kicker... keep every video or memory unique. So if someone shares "Rainbow...
  20. Phillip

    Henson Biography available for pre-order

    Since release day has arrived, we're moving the discussion here.
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