Your Thoughts: Muppet Central's 21st Birthday

Phillip

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Happy birthday! Muppet Central is now 21 years old. The site and our original forum debuted 21 years ago on January 28, 1998. Muppet Central Radio began two years later on January 28, 2000.

Back when the site first started The Jim Henson Company still owned all of their original properties including the Muppets and Sesame Street. Two new feature films were in development simultaneously, Muppets From Space and Elmo in Grouchland. The Children's Television Workshop was gearing up for their upcoming 30th anniversary and The Jim Henson Company was developing an ambitious sci-fi series that would eventually become Farscape. Even though many changes have occurred throughout the EM.TV and Disney years, we’ve been honored to be a small part of it and to provide a place for fan discussion and interaction.

We want to thank all of the staff, past and present who have given so much of their time and giftings to make Muppet Central a great place. Every member here is a vital part of what makes Muppet Central special. Thanks for doing your part in keeping Jim Henson’s vision of the Muppets alive. We believe great days are ahead.

While we’re celebrating 21 years, we are also looking towards the future. Answer the below questions and let us know your predictions for 2019:

(1) What do you think the future holds for the Muppets especially with Matt Vogel's recast as Kermit, the return of Muppet Babies and the rumored Muppet series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service? On February 17, it will have been 15 years since Disney bought the Muppet characters so they aren't the new property anymore, especially with money makers like Fox, Star Wars and Marvel now in the family.

(2) What would you like to see Sesame Street produce or release in 2019? What are your hopes for Sesame Street's 50th anniversary this November? Sesame Street continues to rebound with the departure of beloved veteran Muppeteers and cast members.

(3) What are your hopes for new productions from The Jim Henson Company in 2019? With the upcoming Dark Crystal prequel series "Age of Resistance", the release of Henson classics like Fraggle Rock on Blu-ray and Emmet Otter on Blu-ray, and Splash and Bubbles on PBS, the Henson Company appears poised for a breakthrough in the years to come. Will it happen? We're still waiting for the Fraggle Rock movie that's been in development for years.

(4) What are some of your favorite Muppet Central memories or traditions from the past 21 years?

Happy birthday everyone!

 

Katzi428

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Happy 21st Bday MC!! Yeah..I'm pretty glad to be a member here.
 

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Happy Anniversary, Muppet Central!
Nice place you got here. Mind if I lounge here for a bit and bring some friends? Don't worry, I promise only some of them are rats.
 
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