classic Muppets
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Muppet Show
Vincent Price on The Muppet Show: A Halloween Classic
When the Master of Horror met Jim Henson’s Muppets in 1977, the result was a wonderfully spooky disaster…
Fraggle Rock
10 Spookiest Muppet Moments That Still Give Fans the Creeps
From Vincent Price and Alice Cooper to haunted pyramids and terrifying creatures, Jim Henson’s creations weren’t always sunshine,…
Muppet Quizzes
The Impossible Sesame Street Deep-Cut Quiz
Sesame Street
Why Harvey Kneeslapper Disappeared from Sesame Street
If you grew up watching Sesame Street in the 1970s, there’s a good chance you remember a wild-haired…
Muppet Show
What Happened to Rowlf After Jim Henson? His Quiet Muppet Return?
Rowlf the Dog was never the loudest Muppet in the room. He didn’t karate-chop anyone. He didn’t blow…
Muppet Show
Crazy Harry: The Explosive History of a Muppet Maniac
Some Muppets sing. Some tell jokes. Others try to keep the show from falling apart. Crazy Harry from…
Sesame Street
Grover and Cookie Monster: The Evolution of Two Classic Muppets
When you picture Cookie Monster and Grover, you instantly think of bright blue fleece, friendly faces, and the…
Muppet Show
Laughing Backstage: Muppet Show’s Legacy, and Forgotten Friends
The Muppets are still beloved worldwide – Kermit & co. remain pop-culture icons. The Muppet Show (1976–1981) was…