Muppet Show Comic Book Preview
Comic Book Resources has an 11-page preview of issue #1 of Boom! Studios’ new Muppet Show comic book. It looks a lot like an episode of The Muppet Show, except there’s no guest star. Eleven pages seems like a pretty big chunk of the issue to be giving away for free on the internet, but I’ll admit it piqued my interest. What was in that letter Kermit received, anyway?
Muppets Are Still in Orlando!
If you live anywhere near Orlando, don’t forget the Muppets, Music and Magic exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center, now through May 3. A complete schedule of screenings accompanying the exhibit is available on their website.
An Article About Muppet People Talking
Dave Goelz, writer Craig Shemin, and Heather Henson appeared at a special event in Orlando last week to show clips and talk about various Muppet productions. Gonzo showed up too. Of note is the paragraph that mentions an allusion to a possible upcoming Muppet Halloween special.
Elmo spars with Ricky Gervais
The British comic appears with Elmo in a very funny video clip that’s making the rounds. It was shot on the set of Sesame Street during Gervais’ upcoming appearance on the show. When Elmo improvises, everyone wins.
Sesame Workshop layoffs
In less amusing news… As you may have heard, Sesame Workshop recently made the tough decision to cut 67 employees. Working for Sesame would be a dream job for just about anybody, so it must be excruciating for those affected, and I’m sure Sesame Street fans everywhere will join me in extending sympathy and well-wishes.
Piggy on Podcast
Miss Piggy appeared on the Sound of Young America podcast recently to talk about her new book, The Diva Code.
Thanks to various people on the Tough Pigs forum for sharing news links.
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