In the coming months, a whole bunch of the Muppets’ classic films are airing on TV. Let’s take a look at what’s on the schedule:
Rocky III (Starz, April 7th at 2:15 PM)
In his third big-screen outing, Rocky Balboa finally achieves his dream of appearing on The Muppet Show. The series is all downhill from there.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (Encore, May 6th at 3:45 PM)
In the #1 box-office hit of the 1980s, Big Bird and Drew Barrymore teach a lovable alien how to read.
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (Cartoon Network, May 30th at 7:00 PM)
In this groundbreaking cinema verite documentary, we follow Kermit the Frog on an average day. What does Kermit do when he’s not singing, dancing, and making millions of people happy? Just, uh, shopping.
Forrest Gump (TBS, June 13th at 8:00 PM)
This heart-warming story of a father and son bonding over Sesame Street won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 1995.
Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian (HBO, July 26th at 9:00 AM)
Finally fed up with the niceness of Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch becomes a super-villain. That’s his thing now.
The Incredible Hulk (FX, August 3rd at 4:00 PM)
In one of the less-popular corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Grover helps an angry scientist learn how to settle down.
The Blues Brothers (CMT, September 19th at 11:00 AM)
When two outlaw brothers crash into a shopping mall, only Grover and Animal can stop them.
Poltergeist (TNT, October 23rd at 9:00 PM)
In this classic thriller, Ernie and Bert learn how to play basketball.
Elf (Freeform, December 2nd at 6:00 PM)
Ernie, Bert, and Elmo help Will Ferrell ring in the Christmas season in this modern holiday classic.
Jingle All the Way (Freeform, December 13th at 8:00 PM)
Universes collide when Ernie and Bert team up with Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Hello Kitty, Gumby, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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by Anthony Strand – Anthony@ToughPigs.com
