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    Father's Day Menu

    In honor of beloved dads everywhere, the most famous father-son Muppet duo, Pa and Junior Gorg, are featured on our Father's Day menu. It's beautifully designed by James Carroll and can be seen on the Muppet Central home page. www.muppetcentral.com Let us know what you think.
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    Creature Shop in "Around the World in 80 Days"

    Disney's "Around The World In 80 Days" premieres this weekend. Be on the lookout for all of the special effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. We haven't heard much about JHC's involvement in this film, but it's getting some good reviews so far. Review: 'Around The World In 80 Days' Fantastic...
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    Frank Oz's Stepford Wives debuts June 11

    Frank Oz's latest directorial project The Stepford Wives debuts in theaters accross the country this Friday June 11. After you watch the movie, post here and let us know what you think. Here is a little info on the film along with some quotes from Oz himself... "Stepford Wives" now a laughing...
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    Sesame Workshop to develop new channel with Comcast, HIT

    Looks like Classic Sesame Street may be returning as soon as next year. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/060904.shtml The deal would include all of Sesame Workshop's and HIT's library. Keep in mind that HIT also owns the distribution rights to all of Henson's Muppet World properties...
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    Farscape mini-series in June 13 TV Guide

    The June 13 edition of TV Guide will feature a special article about the upcoming Farscape mini-series "The Peacekeeper War". This will be the first look at the project Brian Henson calls "probably the biggest production ever mounted for television." The issue will hit stands later this week so...
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    Avenue Q wins Best Musical, Score and Book

    Congratulations to everyone involved in Avenue Q, as the musical came away with three Tony awards including best musical. It's an unprecedented achievement for a puppet production and our hat goes off to everyone involved. Find out more about Avenue Q at www.avenueq.com. Cheeky puppet tale wins...
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    Sesame Street Monopoly coming this summer

    Later this summer, a very special Sesame release will be arriving, "Monopoly: Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Collector’s Edition". Check out the preview below from USAopoly's Derek Stucker. From Sherlock Hemlock's Detective Agency to Hooper's Store, you can own it all...
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    Sesame Street Monopoly

    Later this summer, a very special Sesame release will be arriving, "Monopoly: Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Collector’s Edition". Check out the preview below from USAopoly's Derek Stucker. From Sherlock Hemlock's Detective Agency to Hooper's Store, you can own it all...
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    Your Thoughts: MCR Upgrades May 28-29

    Muppet Central Radio is back on the air. Thanks for your patience during the upgrade. I will continue to tweak some things throughout the day. The purpose of the maintenance upgrade was to provide enhanced sound quality for both regular and VIP listeners. Live365 regular listeners will notice...
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    MCR Upgrades May 28-29

    Muppet Central Radio will be going off-line for maintenance at approximately 10 pm central/11 pm eastern on Friday evening May 28. MCR will be off-line until Saturday morning May 29. The station will be back on-line as soon as possible. The purpose of the maintenance upgrade is to provide...
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    New Pizza Hut commercial to air in June

    Just got word that a new Pizza Hut commercial with the Muppets will be airing in the next week or so. Keep your eye out for it and report back here when you see it.
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    John Kennedy: Puppet Mania Review

    Many of you are familiar with John Kennedy's extensive resume with the Jim Henson Company over the past decade. He's been involved in almost every major production: Dinosaurs, Sesame Street, Telling Stories with Tomie DePaola, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Muppets Tonight, Muppets From...
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    John Kennedy: Puppet Mania Review

    Many of you are familiar with John Kennedy's extensive resume with the Jim Henson Company over the past decade. He's been involved in almost every major production: Dinosaurs, Sesame Street, Telling Stories with Tomie DePaola, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Muppets Tonight, Muppets From...
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    Sesame Street on David Letterman May 26

    On Wednesday May 26, the Sesame Street characters are scheduled to be part of the "Top 10 List" on Late Night with David Letterman. Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think about the appearance.
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    Nick & Jessica Variety Hour Re-airs May 22

    If you missed it in April, the Nick & Jessica Variety Hour will be re-airing Saturday night May 22 on ABC at 7 central/8 eastern. Reportedly they'll be showing some bloopers from the show including Kermit, Piggy and Pepe so you may want to check it out. It probably won't be a lot of new material...
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    Sesame Workshop launches "Healthy Habits for Life"

    With almost 1 in 3 American children packing too many pounds, "Sesame Street" characters Elmo and Rosita went to Capitol Hill yesterday to join senators in kicking off a national campaign to trim waistlines. The Sesame initiative includes two public service announcements and plans for a...
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    Spinney highlights Villanova's graduation ceremony

    Caroll Spinney spoke at Villanova's graduation ceremony over the weekend. Find out what he had to say and how the graduates responded to him, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/051704.shtml
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    Muppet Show DVD's on clearance until June 30

    Just got some news from Time-Life. As has been rumored, they are trying to clear all their Muppet stock in the next few weeks and are offering the following amazing deals. (1) 15 Volume DVD or VHS Set for $59.99 (2) 10 Volume DVD or VHS Set for $34.99 (3) 5 Volume DVD or VHS Set for $29.99 (4)...
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    Animal's House Party coming to Disney's California Adventure

    Here's some news from MousePlanet concerning the Disneyland media event this week...
  20. Phillip

    Mother's Day Menu

    For those of you who haven't seen it, you can check out our Muppety Mother's Day menu designed by James Carroll on the front of Muppet Central. http://www.muppetcentral.com/
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