The Muppet Christmas Carol debuted on December 11 ... Janice, Statler, and Sweetums, and passed away on January 7, 1992. 2. It marked Brian Henson’s feature directorial debut.

They also give Christmas Carol the room to deliver on the ultimate ... Can you imagine resident Muppet giant Sweetums as the enormous ghost of Christmas Present? I hope not. They both deserve ...

The Muppets grew to become a cultural phenomenon, creating a franchise that spawned television series and specials, as well as eight feature films, including The Muppet Christmas Carol.