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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...

Episode 5 - The I.T. Factor Disney+ Premiere: Friday August 28, 2020 Chip the I.T. guy installs an upgrade to Scooter’s overtaxed computer just as Scooter is beginning to upload the latest episode of Muppets Now. Scooter must work fast to get everything in place before the hard reboot goes into...

Episode 5 - Michelle Hickey & Lara MacLean / "Monitors" Premiere: August 26, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame Matt chats with Sesame Street wranglers Michelle Hickey and Lara MacLean about their jobs as wranglers on Sesame Street, a current list of live hand Sesame Street characters, and...

Season 2 Episode 21 - Sherlock Knows / Block Busters Disney Channel Premiere: August 21, 2020 In "Sherlock Knows", when someone breaks Miss Nanny's favorite flower pot, Sherlock Nose is on the case. In "Block Busters", Piggy feels jealous when Mr. Manny keeps getting distracted from playing...

Episode 4 - Sleep Mode Disney+ Premiere: Friday August 21, 2020 Scooter wakes up in horror to discover his all-nighters have finally gotten the best of him, and he has only 30 minutes to upload Muppets Now. With the clock ticking and his eyelids drooping, Scooter enlists Animal to help him stay...

Episode 4 - Jennifer Barnhart / "Bold Characters" / Not Puppets (Tyler Bunch) Premiere: August 19, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, listen to Matt's conversation with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe, Granny Bird, Maggie Cadabby) as they talk about her experiences...

Episode 3 - Getting Testy Disney+ Premiere: Friday August 14, 2020 Joe, the new legal counsel for the Muppets, interrupts the scheduled delivery of Muppets Now to announce that all streaming content must be vetted by a focus group. Things go from bad to worse when Scooter meets up with the...

Episode 1 - Stephanie D'Abruzzo / "Arm Rods" / Not Puppets (Martin P. Robinson) Premiere: August 12, 2020 In the premiere episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn). We also learn about how "Arm Rods" are used in puppetry, and...

Episode 2 - Peter Linz / "Live Hands" / Not Puppets (Fran Brill) Premiere: August 12, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer, Peter Linz (Walter, Ernie, Herry Monster, Link Hogthrob, Joe the Legal Weasel) and learns about his...

Episode 3 - Carmen Osbahr / Jerry Stories (Stephanie D'Abruzzo) / "Go Softly" Premiere: August 12, 2020 On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Carmen Osbahr (Rosita, Ovejita) about her journey from Mexico all the way to Sesame Street. Matt also talks...

Season 2 Episode 20 - Rise of the Pickler / Friend-a-versary Disney Channel Premiere: August 7, 2020 In "Rise of the Pickler", Gonzo never says thank you when Animal helps him out, leaving him feeling unappreciated. In "Friend-a-versary", Summer and Piggy search for the perfect gift to give...

Episode 2 - Fever Pitch Disney+ Premiere: Friday August 7, 2020 Fozzie Bear has some big ideas for Muppets Now, and there’s no time like the deadline to start pitching! He’s found a very tough audience in Scooter, who just wants to finish uploading the latest delivery. We see the very first...

Episode 13 - Jason Sudeikis / Ciara HBO Max Premiere: August 6, 2020 Elmo isn't shy about an important part of his bedtime routine: potty time! After he challenges Jason Sudeikis to a round of the "Silly Dance Game," Ciara stops by to share an inspiring musical message. Meanwhile, Grover shakes...

Special - Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt HBO Max Premiere: Thursday August 6, 2020 Summer is in full swing on Sesame Street as Elmo and Abby Cadabby team up for a virtual scavenger hunt! Full of silliness and surprise twists, the half-hour special, which is part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring...

Episode 1 - Due Date (Pilot) Disney+ Premiere: Friday July 31, 2020 The Muppets are about to launch their new digital series, Muppets Now, but just when Scooter is about to hit the 'upload' button, Kermit the Frog inadvertently alerts the rest of the Muppet gang that they are about to go live -...