Welcome to The MuppetCast! This is the only fan-created podcast on the web dedicated to the work of Jim Henson and the Muppets. Special thanks to actor Jason Mewes for doing the show intro!
This week we celebrate someone very special in the life of the Muppets: one of the greatest singer/songwriters, John Denver. He passed away 11 years ago today, on October 12, 1997. The Muppet Wiki lists no less than 6 separate occasions where John appears with the Muppets, and in this episode we talk about and listen in on all of them. Sing along if you know the words!
Just a reminder, the Mouse Guest Experience is coming ever closer. October 25 – 30 in Walt Disney World. I hope you can join us!
Have you ever thought it would be cool to own your own Muppet? How about being able to make your own Muppet, and then take it home? Thanks to the Walt Disney Company and FAO Schwartz, in just a few short weeks you’ll be able to do just that. The Muppet News Flash has the details.
Sesame Workshop has announced the new DVD titles we can expect to see in 2009. Among the releases are “Elmo Loves You”, “Sesame Street: Pirates!”, and a 2-disc Sesame Street 40th anniversary celebration.
Also, look for the Sesame box set “Sesame Street: Everyday Heroes“. The 3-disc DVD set is comprised of 3 previously separate productions, which talk about fire safety, going to the doctor, and helping friends.
They have rebuilt him. They have the technology. Elmo Live! will soon be hitting store shelves. Take a look here; this is a huge leap over the old Tickle Me Elmo!
Audible Kids recently named Sesame actor Roscoe Orman as their new Chief Storyteller. Couldn’t have made a better choice, if you ask me. Orman (better known as Sesame Street’s “Gordon”) will narrate books for AK and become a roving ambassador for the service, offering advice to parents and kids on how to encourage young readers to listen to audiobooks as an important way develop a love for reading.
Concierge.com has a great review of the new CD/DVD Sesame Playground. Do you have your copy yet?
A Muppet Cake? A Muppet Cake! Yummy indeed. Would you even want to cut it?
Jim Henson’s Christmas Classics is the new Jim Henson Company banner under which two classic titles fall: The Christmas Toy and Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas.
Gordon Smuder has begun a new web video puppet project: Transylvania TV! Very creative and funny, with great-looking puppets. NOTE: content may not be appropriate for kids.
Corey Orsini and friends have started a new podcast talking about movies, pop culture, and whatever strikes their fancy. The website and podcast is called Total Domination. NOTE: content may not be appropriate for kids.
Erin R. recently gave the MuppetCast Road Trip to New Jersey DVD a wonderful 2-part review on the Muppet Central forums! Read it here: Part 1 and Part 2. Thanks so much Erin! She was actually part of the reason behind the road trip in the first place, as she made a beautiful quilt for Jane Hunt’s granddaughter Amanda (who was getting ready to have her own firstborn). She posted a picture of it online, see it here.
Check out The MuppetCast Flickr Page for the latest photo additions to the show!
Questions/Comments can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Make sure to stop by the Muppet Central Forums and say hello!
Have a great week!
-Steve
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