Frank Oz interview on Tavis Smiley

[karamazov80]

I'm new here, so please let me know if I'm stepping on toes by doing this but. . .I personally have little interest in seeing Frank Oz revise his Muppets on a continuous basis. Maybe only a special appearance here or there as Piggy or Fozzy, but IMO since Henson died, the Muppets are just not what they used to be, even when other original puppeteers are involved. Recently, with the Pizza Hut commercials, selling perfume on Jay Leno's show, music videos (for the band Weezer), and even their more recent attempts at movies/television (i.e. Muppets from Space and Muppets Tonight), there just doesn't seem to be any edge to them anymore. They're kind of bland, and that is disappointing for me to see, having experienced the smart, funny, and really clever work of the Muppets when Henson was around. Again, please take no offense, just stating an opinion.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

Yeah, I could see Frank performing Piggy again if he directed another Muppet Movie.