An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 4 of 4
Our interview concludes with Ms. Erickson’s time at Sesame Workshop and the Jim Henson Legacy. Includes a video bonus!
Muppetology 101: Recasting of Muppet Show Characters Pt. 1
Ryan Dosier – Good afternoon class, and welcome to the first lecture for Muppetology 101. If you’re looking for Applications of Reinforced Concrete, it’s down the hall. I know it’s the start of a new semester, but we’re going to jump...
More Fantastic Programming for a Fantastic World
A schedule of Muppet-related programming at the extended Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibit!
Watch Statler & Waldorf’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Appearance
The old guys in the balcony did their thing on last night’s awards show.
Critics Choose “Life’s a Happy Song”!
The song from The Muppets won at the Critics Choice Awards!
VCR Alert: Statler and Waldorf on Critics Choice Awards
The two old geezers will be on hand for the Muppets’ 4 nominations tonight!
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 3 of 4
Bonnie Erickson talks about her most notable Muppet Show contributions, and the evolution of puppet-making.
Supercool Bert and Ernie iPad Game!
Video of a new interactive Sesame Street game for the iPad!
More Kinections for Sesame Street
More Sesame Street games are coming to the Xbox Kinect!
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 2 of 4
In this second installment, Bonnie Erickson discusses some of the more challenging Muppets to design and build, and the origin of Miss Piggy.
Ouch! Muppet Band-Aids
Muppet bandages are now available! (UPDATE!)
The Ramblings of Jarrod Fairclugh, Muppet Nerd – Part 4
Jarrod Fairclough Presents: The Ramblings of a Muppet Nerd – CLASH of the TitansJarrod Fairclough – The other day I was lucky enough to catch a screening of the documentary Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey, all about the life of Kevin Clash, who, as we...
Muppets Coming to Build-a-Bear
Kermit and Piggy dolls will soon be available at Build-a-Bear Workshops!
Kermit’s Glorious Return to Billboards
Remember Kermit the Frog? He’s back! In billboard form!
MuppetCast Signs Off
After 4 years, the MuppetCast is going off the air.
B is for Baking, That’s Good Enough for Me
Elmo, Cookie Monster, and George Stephanopoulos bake cupcakes on Good Morning America!
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 1 of 4
Bonnie Erickson was the head of the Muppet Workshop in the early days of The Muppet Show, and built the first Miss Piggy. In part one of our interview with her, she discusses working with Don Sahlin, early experiments in puppet-making, and the concept of a “Muppet look.”
Reminder: Miss Piggy on Project Runway
Miss Piggy is the guest judge on Project Runway All Stars on January 5!
Muppet Vault: The Fabulous Miss Piggy!
Join us in Brooklyn, NY on January 22 for a Miss Piggy-themed Muppet Vault!
Fraggles and Tacos
Fraggle Rock comics by Katie Cook are available at Taco Bell! (UPDATED!)
