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

[jobi71]

Here's what I think they could do next, maybe:

• Live performances for about a year while doing viral videos on the side. Videos like the Pigs in Space videos we got last year, and that Counting Flowers On the Wall song with Beaker; Basically a bunch of new Muppet Show sketches. It's a great way to explore the characters.
• Next I want to see them do primetime TV specials. The way to get the most exposure is probably to make them holiday specials, plus it's a good way to start experimenting before an actual series gets made.
• Now, if the specials are popular enough, then we make another TV show. At this point, if the show is popular, then that would help ensure the chance that a movie would be successful.
• More merchandise would also help.

I agree 100% with Pig's Laundry (what a fun thing to type). I'd like to see them do more live shows spread out over the US (the World?) and maybe a lengthier sit down version in NYC or Las Vegas. More Youtube videos would be crucial to feed those fans not near the live shows. And one TV special a year (Christmas, Halloween, Flag Day)? They'll get their mojo back (it isn't really too far gone). And then the next big project. Yes, and merchandise helps.

 

[Muppetboy09]

• More merchandise would also help.

*Crosses fingers that we finally get more photo replicas, but knows it will never happen*

 

[Censored]

I have a question to ask you. Do you think there is a difference between speculation and accusation?

Yes. What you said was speculation. What another member said was accusation. Still, there is no basis in reality for either.

 

[Censored]

Like everyone else has said a tv show is not a great idea right now. And it's not because Matt is Kermit and Steve is gone. I think we need another year or so. Let them do live shows for a bit and possibly a tour!

Nah, I say go for a TV show now when everything is fresh and new.

 

[jobi71]

Nah, I say go for a TV show now when everything is fresh and new.

I don't have a horse in this race - I sold it for this cow - but I say wait a bit. Get some more positive feedback (which will come) from more live shows. A blockbuster video like Bohemian Rhapsody would be great. It can very easily happen. I think a few more breadcrumbs in the path will make the end result more savory. I think we're on the same page just different paragraphs.

 

[Old Thunder]

I'm gone for one day... just one day....

Also to those being against blindly following Steve is bad, blindly following his 'antagonists', for lack of a better word, can be just as deadly.

 

[muppetlover123]

Nah, I say go for a TV show now when everything is fresh and new.

What's fresh and new? Matts Kermit? That's all that's fresh and new for the Muppets other the Peter having a few more characters to do. I think like everyone else is saying they need to build up for a tv show and or movie. Then when the time is right then of course they should!

 

[dwayne1115]

What's fresh and new? Matts Kermit? That's all that's fresh and new for the Muppets other the Peter having a few more characters to do. I think like everyone else is saying they need to build up for a tv show and or movie. Then when the time is right then of course they should!

The public is in no way ready for a TV show or movie for that matter.

 

[muppetlover123]

The public is in no way ready for a TV show or movie for that matter.

I agree 100% the live shows obviously showed some really good potential for more live shows or a tour so yeah let them do that and viral videos!

 

[DarthGonzo]

I say forget doing any more TV shows. With the exception of The Muppet Show (which I believe was a huge fluke) history doesn't favor television series featuring this group of Muppet characters. I don't see that ever changing.