Kermit and Miss Piggy joined in entertaining the American people during a 4th of July celebration that aired on PBS. This was the 34th airing of “A Capitol Fourth”, which aired live on PBS and was hosted by Tom Bergeron. Tom Bergeron has hosted the event before, and many viewers may recognized him and his …
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Kermit and Pepino Promote The Muppets in London
Kermit and Pepino took a trip across the pond to London, England to promote the release of their latest movie, The Muppets. Apparently they chose the most optimal time because they avoided the crowds from the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years of being queen. Kermit remarked how he …
The Muppets Already has a Movie Sequel in the Works
After several years of not seeing the Muppets on the big screen, The Muppets movie made its debut last November. Now without skipping a beat they are working a on a sequel to their $88 million box office success, The Muppets. The movie reunited Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, Fozzie Bear and other Muppet characters. …
The Muppets get 4 Critics’ Choice Movie Award Nominations
Disney’s release of “The Muppets” this fall has proven to be a box office success. After several decades the Muppets have continued to entertain and draw a large audience. Critics have also seen the merit of the Muppets in present day. “The Muppets” has garnered 4 Critics’ Choice Award Nominations: 3 for the Best song …
Kermit the Frog Joins White House at National Tree Lighting
On the December 1st the White House held the National Tree Lighting ceremony. On hand was a few different celebrities and legendary Muppet: Kermit the Frog. Kermit the Frog sat along with First Michelle Obama as she read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to a group of children. Other Muppets have been at the White …
Elmo Balloon Floats in Hollywood Christmas Parade
What would be a parade with the gigantic balloons? Hollywood’s annual Christmas Parade had just that- and plenty of them. Sesame Street’s Elmo was one of those gigantic balloons that floated in the parade. Along with Elmo some other Sesame Street veteran Muppets could be seen floating in the sky: Oscar the Grouch and Kermit the …
Sesame Street Float and Kermit Balloon Among Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade entertainment includes many different decorative floats, and balloons. Once again Sesame Street joined in the celebration with a float entitled “1-2-3 Sesame Street.” Popular characters like Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and Oscar the Grouch. Flying up high in the sky was a character familiar to Sesame Street: Kermit the Frog. …
New “The Muppets” Movie Soundtrack Features some Classics
A group of characters coming back together for a feature film is guaranteed to have a soundtrack with some songs from the past. “The Muppets” opens in theaters nationwide on November 23rd and will bring back some classic Muppets like: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and Gonzo. November 21st the soundtrack for …
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World Makes Its Way to New York
During the last 4 years the Smithsonian Institutes exhibit, Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, made several 12-week stops throughout the country. In September 2007 the tour began at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Now its final stop will be in New York at the Museum of the Moving Image. The Exhibit presents many …