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Usually that's for time reasons - not copyright reasons. Most syndicated airings of a television show (from The Muppet Show to Seinfeld to The Simpsons to The Cosby Show) are shorter than their original network broadcast version. The syndication package cuts stuff so the networks can fit in more...

Yes, Kermit is Back! :) The Sesame Street gang also returns with a new float (full of Muppets and cast members) and Abby will be making her balloon debut. More information: http://muppetnewsflash.blogspot.com/2007/11/inflated-muppets-take-manhattan.html

I can't wait to see everyone's submissions :D

Yes it was the same exact special that aired in '06.

Thanks. I hope we get a lot of submissions here. The Muppet community has so many talented people with a real love for the Muppets and Jim's work. I hope we get broad and diverse selection of artists to send in work. My only regret is not having coming up with this idea a month or two earlier...

Consider it done ;) Once again, I really think the podcast is great - and only getting better and better. Can't wait to hear the next installment.

The Muppet Newsflash is proud to announce their first ever contest! We are calling all artists, of all abilities and styles, to submit their best Muppet fan art. We want to showcase the talents of Muppet fans around the world by creating the first ever Muppet Fan Art Calendar. 2008 is quickly...

I talked with Sesame Workshop about their upcoming holiday special and got some details: http://muppetnewsflash.blogspot.com/2007/09/sesames-new-holiday-spectacular-on-tv.html The special, entitled "Elmo's Christmas Countdown", is a musical extravaganza featuring everyone's favorite Sesame...

I think, at times, Piggy's over-the-top self-absorbed diva personality makes it harder for audiences to connect with her. Kermit and her relationship has had its ups and downs - but Kermit's jokes and comments about distancing himself from the strong-willed pig is nothing new (even in the days...

As much as I would love to see The Muppet Show on TV again, I would not want to see it use as replacement programming during this strike. Replacement programming is a trick the studios will use to survive without the writers, rather than working to settle the strike. The studios will do whatever...

The networks have a small reserve of new episodes, but they are quickly running out. Shows like "The Office" only have 1 unaired episode left, the new season of "Lost" will only have 8 episodes, and "Family Guy" has no unaired episodes, other shows have maybe enough to get 'till Christmas, and...

The interview portions are usually unscripted (usually a list of questions prepared ahead of time), but all these introductions, monologues, comedy bits and other stuff are all scripted (to some degree). It is looser than a sitcom or drama in terms of scripting things, but there is still a...

additional air times If you miss Kermit's guest sot the first time, don't worry - the Food Network is planning to re-air the episode several times throughout the month; you'll be able to can catch it again on: November 10th at 12am November 10th at 2pm November 11th at 1pm November 20th at...

First, the opinion expressed by Kermit do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Jim Henson Company or the company's writers. Kermit can feel interspecies relationships are bad, but that doesn't prevent other people at the Henson Company from endorcing them - that's just the opinion of one...

Oh, and here is some of Gene's early concept art for Bobby and Samson: http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i1349255_TinseltownDesigns.jpg

Oh cool! That's tricky, man. Thanks! I would have never thought of that. It still it would be nice if there was a simple link on the main episode page (along with the player and the episode description) like there was on the old site. But this backdoor way is at least a way to get the file...

The do have a differnt feel. They are fairly large - I mean, Bobby is much bigger than the average Muppet. Plus they have pretty expressive eye mechanisms. The characters were designed by Gene Barretta (Bill's brother). Gene also designed the characters for the "Late Night Buffet with Augie...

True Disney is somewhat protective of Kermit as he is really the core icon of their brand - the Muppet. Just like Sesame and Henson are protective of the exposure and control of core properties. Although the companies get along, work together on projects and are fairly friendly, they all want to...

Yeah some of the legal stuff is fuzzy. To give a clear-cut and complete list of who "owns" what is not really possible. Some things are simple to call, but others fall into somewhat of a grey area. Luckily Henson and Disney (and Sesame Workshop) are all on very friendly terms and will work...

Sorry to say but that's just a wild rumor that has sprung up on places like Wikipedia, Imdb and other sites due to ignorant people thinking Disney owns Henson. As of right now Disney is not part of the Fraggle Rock film (but who knows, could end up being a part of it). The script is still in...