USA TODAY: Do People Still Care About the Muppets?

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Forty years and many flops after 'The Muppet Movie,' do people still care about Muppets?

'The Muppet Movie' turns 40, but the Muppets' recent misfires on the big and small screen suggest waning interest in Jim Henson's iconic characters.

www.usatoday.com

Sure, people care, but as this article suggests, Disney just doesn't know what to do with them./

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

It's really cool that major news sites are paying tribute to The Muppet Movie for it's anniversary. NPR had a couple recently too.

Rainbows, Frogs, Dogs And 'The Muppet Movie' Soundtrack At 40

The Muppet Movie is an unusually silly and unusually profound musical. At 40 years old, the music still astounds, provokes and entertains.

www.npr.org

What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?

"The Muppet Movie" is 40 years old. It was one of the highlights of childhood for many members of Generation X, but it may not have been given all the attention it deserved.

www.npr.org