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Mid-Week Update: Stuff You Should Know

With one foot already out the door, I needed to bring everyone up to date on a few things I forgot to mention in the last show.

First, check out the official theatrical trailer for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey! Keep up with the crew over at BeingElmo.com, and make sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter too.

Next, you need to enter The Muppets Sweepstakes, presented by the Yamaha Entertainment Group. Click here to do that on Facebook. You simply Like their page, click the “Enter Now” link (it either says exactly that or something like that) and enter your info and you’re signed up. You could win a Yamaha grand piano AND free tickets to the November 12 premiere AND free airfare and hotel for your trip to see the movie. The folks at Yamaha are really happy to be able to present this, and I think it’s an awesome opportunity for Muppet fans.

That’s about it. Have a good week, and I’ll see you soon!

-Steve

October 12, 2011
Show #191 – January 20, 2011

Muppet fans were saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Sesame Street writer and composer Tony Geiss earlier this week. We pay tribute to Mr. Geiss’s extensive work by replaying many of our favorite songs and skits, as well as hearing from the man himself.

Later in the show, listener Chase Beecher gives an exciting review of his viewings (yes, plural!) of the new documentary “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey“. Chase was present for the film’s world premiere at the Sundance film festival, and then saw it again later in the week. He also got to talk with numerous folks who worked on the film, and we have a great time discussing it all. Video footage of him at Sundance WITH ELMO here! (more…)

January 30, 2011
Show #190 – January 23, 2011

This week I’m honored to have Kevin Clash on the show for a new interview, talking about his experiences making “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey“. It’s always a real treat to have Kevin on the show, and I know you’ll love hearing from him!

It’s also finally time to present the 2010 Year In Review special, complete with Ryan & Joe from ToughPigs.com. As you can guess, hilarity ensues, complete with a couple good outtakes after the closing song. (more…)

January 23, 2011
Show #189 – January 16, 2011

This week I’m delighted to invite film director Constance Marks onto the show, as we discuss her recent film “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey“. This new documentary, soon to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, chronicles the life and career of Kevin Clash, Creative Director of Sesame Workshop and performer of the little red monster, Elmo. (more…)

January 16, 2011