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Disney’s Muppets Studio has denied that a revival of Jim Henson’s classic variety series The Muppet Show is in the works. “The Muppets Studio is not in production at this time on any new ...
Henson debuted his unique brand of puppetry in 1955 while he was still a college student. He coined the term “Muppet” as a portmanteau of “marionette” and “puppet.” The Muppets made ...
Over the years, Kermit has become known as the ringleader for The Muppets, alongside dear friends Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Rowlf, Animal and more. The group also celebrates its 70th ...
This week's question: The Trump administration has terminated a federal grant that helps fund PBS children's shows, including Sesame Street. If Sesame Street's puppet cast were to sing a song ...
The plastics are breaking down, leaching gases and acids. Nicholson pops a U-matic tape—an older, higher-fidelity precursor to VHS—into its player. On the bubble screen, two doctors stand at ...
By 1998, 89% of households in the U.S. had at least one VHS player. The VHS — or Video Home System — was a bona fide global phenomenon that brought about a scuffle known as the Format Wars ...
Long Beach resident Evan Halleck is using social media to chronicle his mission to amass the world’s largest collection of “The Mummy” on VHS. His one rule is that he must acquire tapes ...
And yet I found myself charmed by the pre-show for “Happiness!” Here, we see the Muppets, also celebrating a 70th anniversary, try and fail to give a safety spiel. Gonzo wants to perform a ...
Two Victorian men who were labelled "muppets" for attempting to import more than 100 kilograms of cocaine worth $17 million into South Australia have had their jail terms more than doubled on appeal.
Directed by Ti West, this indie horror slow-burn feels like it was plucked straight from an old VHS shelf. It's not just retro for the sake of nostalgia - it's a love letter to the decade when ...
Then there’s Harry Potter. A Muppet parody of Hogwarts would be magical in more ways than one, with perhaps Fozzie Bear as Hagrid, Rowlf as Dumbledore, and Kermit reluctantly wielding a wand.