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Well, it's out, and it is a fairly good release. The segments are arranged by characters, 12 of them (the ones who were represented in the nomination process), each character section is represented with four segments (Oscar is the only one whose section has 5 segments). The only segments...

It's interesting. As I mentioned in my previous post, when I saw the cover in the store it listed a few educational subjects in the release, one of which was shapes. And after looking over all of the nominated clips, only two clips had to do with shapes (both of which were Telly segments). Oh...

I went to Target just to see the cover for "Best of Sesame Friends". I thought about taking a picture of the cover, but I didn't want to risk getting kicked out (not sure whether Target allows phot-taking or not). I did take some notes based on the cover: It's actually titled "Best of Friends"...

I get a bit confused on the topic of Don Music being taken off due to kids imatating him. I've read that in later years his head-banging was toned down or not used as frequently (and in all late-1980s/early-1990s Don Music appearances I've seen he doesn't do that at all), and reruns of the old...

Enjoy this ficticious Muppet Sing-Along video, themed around Muppet Babies but hosted by adult Kermit (and as a result sort of disrupts Muppet cannon). "Hi, ho, Kermit the Frog here. You know, I've been thinking back to when me and all my friends were babies. We all lived together in a...

Interestingly, Jim Henson's Red Book just posted an entry on the fourth season of Sesame Street, and in the "historical information" section, it says that The Count "continues today". I guess that's a good sign that he'll continue (though we know this next season has already completed)...

One difference between Jim/Richard and Jerry is that when Jim and Richard died, there hadn't been much planning in the event that they die. They both died at young ages, and Jim's death was very sudden. Jim may have intended on having Steve or somebody else take on Kermit if anything (death or...

I have seen a quote from Jane Henson from 1990 where she said that Jim told her who he wanted to have perform Kermit if he was no longer able to. That particular quote doesn't specifically mention Steve (I think the quote was from an article regarding "The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson", and Jane...

David Rudman performs the half of the Two-Headed Monster originated by Richard Hunt. Joey Mazzarino performs Jerry's half.

I've got to say, that is the best Jerry Nelson tribute I've read so far.Though do you remember where you heard that Jim Henson once referred to Nelson as "the Mel Blanc of the Muppets"?

I really like that wacky chase music that plays whenever segments end with some kind of chase or conflict, like the "Kermit: Casting Director", "Cavemen Invent Paper" and, I think, "Ernie Cleans the Apartment: Part 2" (though that last one isn't really a chase).

Yesterday I decided to honor Jerry Nelson's memory by watching a bunch of Sesame Street clips starring his characters online. Then I watched a number of TMS episodes, mainly ones that I felt heavily used his talents: Kaye Ballard, Bernadette Peters, and Harry Belafonte (the last one maybe not so...

Chapter 6 The Muppets were in great danger. “There’s fire everywhere!”, said Fozzie. “That robot body is blocking the only door out”, said Kermit, “and it’s too heavy for us to even push over.” “Let moi handle this”, said Miss Piggy, who proceeded to karate chop the robot… And it was...

I'll be more surprised if Matt DOESN'T become The Count's main performer. But I wonder if any of Jerry's other characters will appear more. Mumford and Fred the Wonder Horse had been showing up every once-in-awhile (Mumford was on the show once last season, after maybe a four-year gap), and...

You know, now I hope that the song they sing at the Macy's parade is something that was originally sung by one of Jerry's characters. Or perhaps a medley of Jerry Nelson songs as a tribute (have they ever done a medly in the parade?).

Chapter 5 Gaffer continued running from Metallic, who was gaining on Gaffer. “You can’t run forever!”, said Metallic, who then remembered, “Wait a minute. I don’t need to chase you. The part of my arm where the hand broke off also doubles as a vacuum.” Aiming his arm at Gaffer...

One thing I've been thinking about: For the past decade, the majority of Grover and Mr. Johnson bits were done when Frank Oz was available (though there are exceptions). I wonder if Oz will continue to perform Grover in such segments (assuming they'll continue with new Mr. Johnson material)...

Chapter 4 The cats had arrived at the Muppet Theater. “I think the show’s almost over”, said Bad Breath. “It doesn’t matter”, said Olive, “Now, when I say three, we all run in and attack!” “Duh, it’s too late”, said one of the cats, “you already said three.” “Fine”, said Olive, “I...