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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...

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

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)...

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

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/

Take a look at the latest shots of Mega Gonzo in his repainted modern suit... http://www.action-figure.com/ImageBank+index-id-41220.html Let us know what you think.

Here are some new pictures of Lips and the Java Muppets. http://www.action-figure.com/ImageBank+index-id-41179.html Let us know what you think of them.

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The deal is done. Disney now owns the Muppets and Bear characters. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/042804.shtml In related news, Comcast is officially dropping its takeover bid for The Walt Disney Company.

If you are a frequent listener to Muppet Central Radio, then please answer the above poll. I just wanted to do an informal survey to see the types of connections people use to listen. Click here to listen to Muppet Central Radio. We recommend you listen with the Live365 player...

Tonight there will be a special Farscape chat with Brian Henson. He is Farscape's executive producer and the mini-series' director. The chat will begin tonight at 9 pm eastern and 6 pm pacific time. Convert to your time zone here... http://www.timeanddate.com/ Visit www.scifi.com/chat or log...

Looks like Good Boy will be getting a sequel and more partnership films with MGM are on the way. According to the release "MirrorMask" is also done and in post-production. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/042004.shtml

Later tonight the Muppets will appear on "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour" on ABC at 9 pm eastern/8 pm central. This will be the first nationwide appearance of Kermit & Piggy since the Disney acquisition on February 17. Be sure to check out the show, then post and let us know your thoughts...

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter! On the front of the site is a Easter themed menu by James Carroll. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Today a very special commemorative Sesame Street DVD ("What's the Name of that Song?) is being released highlighting many of the best celebrity appearances on the program. The disc also includes several classic clips from the history of the show. Featured celebrities include: Maya Angelou...

The first new "regular" episode of Sesame Street will begin airing today. Be sure to check out the new episodes and let us know what you think of the format changes, guest stars, and new segments. If you want to discuss "The Street We Live On" special. Please do it at the link below. Try to...

Tonight on PBS at 8 pm eastern/7 central, the long-awaited special "The Street We Live On" airs on PBS nationwide and in prime-time. The special will also be re-airing tomorrow (Monday) during Sesame's normal time-slot. Here's a preview of the special After you watch "The Street We Live On"...

This month, the new music additions to Muppet Central Radio focus on the songs from the second and first seasons of the Muppet Show. All of the remaining songs from the first two years of the show are now in our rotation. New music also includes the "Cheep Thrills" (1994) Sesame album and some...

Big news from the folks at Henson. We now know what will be happening to their other properties like Fraggles, Hoobs, Faffner, Mother Goose and more. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/040104.shtml Let us know what you think.