Museum of the Moving Image to Host Frank Oz Retrospective
We hope the concession stand sells cans of beans.
We Interviewed Frank Oz – Part 2
It’s Part 2 of our chat with Frank Oz, as we discuss favorite sketches, his directing career, and Frank changes our perception of Miss Piggy forever…
We Interviewed Frank Oz – Part 1
In Part 1 of our very special interview with Frank Oz, we discuss his new documentary, the educational value of playing checkers with a pigeon, and the wisdom of Jim Henson. Plus so much more!
Other Documentaries We’d Like To See
Jarrod Fairclough – On March 16th, Frank Oz’s documentary Muppet Guys Talking will be released, joining the small but growing list of documentaries about the world of Muppets. In 2012 we had Being Elmo, based on Kevin Clash, and then in 2014 Copper Pot...
Frankly, The Muppets Need Frank
Jarrod Fairclough – Recently I suggested that Disney should hand the keys to The Muppets over to the performers for a moment, to see what these creative minds could conjure up when left alone with no constraints. It’s a statement I still stand by, however...
Muppetology 101: Intro to Muppet Performers, Part 1
Ryan Dosier – Welcome back to class! Professor Ryan is back in session and excited to return to the classroom in 2015 with even more Muppety knowledge for your consumption. To kick off the first class of the year, we thought we would start by discussing and...Muppetology 101: Recasting of Sesame Street Characters, Pt. 1
Ryan Dosier – Another week, another class lecture about the wonder of the Muppets! Today we’re starting our first gear shift from the world of The Muppet Show and into the sunniest place on earth: Sesame Street. We’re back again looking at the...
Muppetology 101: Recasting of Muppet Show Characters, Pt. 2
Ryan Dosier – Welcome back to class, class! Hope you brought your purple gloves and your rubber chicken because today is all about Frank Oz and Eric Jacobson. We’re continuing our series of Recasting of Muppet Show Characters today. As you’ll recall,...
