• Welcome to the Muppet Central Forum!
    You are viewing our forum as a guest. Join our free community to post topics and start private conversations. Please contact us if you need help.
  • Christmas Music
    Our 24th annual Christmas Music Merrython is underway on Muppet Central Radio. Listen to the best Muppet Christmas music of all-time through December 25.
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
    Let us know your thoughts on the Sesame Street appearance at the annual Macy's Parade.
  • Jim Henson Idea Man
    Remember the life. Honor the legacy. Inspire your soul. The new Jim Henson documentary "Idea Man" is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
  • Back to the Rock Season 2
    Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Season 2 has premiered on AppleTV+. Watch the anticipated new season and let us know your thoughts.
  • Bear arrives on Disney+
    The beloved series has been off the air for the past 15 years. Now all four seasons are finally available for a whole new generation.
  • Sam and Friends Book
    Read our review of the long-awaited book, "Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" by Muppet Historian Craig Shemin.

Steve Whitmire has left the Muppets, Matt Vogel to continue as Kermit

xSunnyEclipse

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 31, 2016
Messages
150
Reaction score
271
My feeling is that this was all done in an unhealthy way and neither side looks very good. It's easy to sympathize with Steve, but his blog and interviews haven't really been helping his case very much.
Yeah, in my eyes, no one is the winner in this situation.

Both sides are to blame, and I still don't know if this is for best yet. We still don't have any proof on that.
 

Mo Frackle

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2011
Messages
3,097
Reaction score
2,806
I've remained neutral on the matter, myself. As others have expressed, I think the issue lies somewhere in the middle. Sorry, supporters of either side, but I'm not choosing one just yet.
 

Pig'sSaysAdios

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 12, 2015
Messages
6,418
Reaction score
4,644
Don't meet your heroes.
Well, I mean, Caroll Spinney and Jim Henson have been said to be great guys by just about everyone who have met them. Plus, that's kind of depressing advice for Muppet fans, many of whom want to work with their heroes one day. So, while I see where you're coming from, I feel like it's better to have met your heroes and be disappointed than it is to live a lie.
 

BlakeConor14

Well-Known Member
Joined
Feb 13, 2015
Messages
1,908
Reaction score
1,044
Yeah the version that was put out made the voice deeper than it was and the other is where it was just normal
 

Carpeteria

Member
Joined
Dec 27, 2003
Messages
7
Reaction score
10
Well, I mean, Caroll Spinney and Jim Henson have been said to be great guys by just about everyone who have met them.
I met Caroll Spinney a few years ago, and both he and his wife were extremely friendly and charming, telling me stories about how they met and about performing. He could have just signed his book and said, "Thank you" but he was really engaging, and even drew a picture to go along with his autograph. It was really great to meet him. Not all heroes are bad.
 

Daffyfan4ever

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 7, 2002
Messages
5,043
Reaction score
589
I listened to one on YT with the deeper voice. I always thought that one was the original. I'd like to find a copy of the other one for comparison, but I haven't had much luck.
 
Top