Kermie and the Muppets
Like millions of people around the world, I too am a die-hard Muppets fan.
By reading Michael Davis’s Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street, I gained a heightened appreciation for Muppet creator Jim Henson and his entourage of talented puppeteers, writers, actors, musicians and producers.
While we primarily associate the colourful Muppets with children and family programming, they bring just as much joy to teens and adults alike. The appeal goes beyond the adult undertones and bonus humour in episodes of “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show.”
Not convinced that the intended audience includes grown ups? Muppets have appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and late in the evening Emmy ceremonies. Plus there are special appearance Muppets, who spoof adult celebrities and who children are unlikely to recognize. For example,
Mick Swagger ● Spamela Hamderson ● Meryl Sheep ● Donald Grump ● Dan Rather-not ● David Letterguy ● Squiggy Marley and the Mud Makers ● Kathie Lee Kathie ● Moe Cocker ● Polly Darton ● Anderson Cucumber ● BaaBaa Walters ● Frank Lloyd Left ● Sir Arthur Conan Rubberducque ● Billy Idle ● Jacques Shoesteau ● Colambo ● Placido Flamingo ● Murphy Brownbag ● The Six Dollar Man ● Trianglebob Trianglepants ● and countless others.
Yet the popular Muppets aren’t the spoof ones above.
No, our faves are Grover ● Kermie ● Miss Piggy ● Roosevelt Franklin ● Animal ● Gonzo ● Oscar the Grouch ● Zoe ● The Swedish Chef ● Fozzie ● Abby Cadabby ● Snuffleupagus ● Ernie and Bert ● Guy Smiley ● Dr. Teeth ● Gladys the Cow ● Rowlf ● Beaker ● Fraggles ● Lips ● Doozers ● Prairie Dawn ● Cookie Monster ● Sam the Eagle ● Scooter ● Zoot ● Statler and Waldorf ● Big Bird ● The Count ● Grundgetta ● Clifford ● The Amazing Mumford ● Telly ● Herry Monster ● Janice ● Rizzo the Rat ● Bobo the Bear ● Sprocket ● Rosita ● Barkley ● Sal Minella ● Dr. Bunsen Honeydew ● Elmo
Yes, they’re bright. They’re fuzzy.
They’re loud. They’re funny.
They’re outrageous. They’re endearing.
They’re enduring and we love ‘em.
AWESOME!
Does this random rambling leave you hankering for more Muppets? Visit http://www.sesamestreet.org/, muppet.wikia.com, http://www.jimhenson.com/, or watch current clips or syndicated episodes of your favourite Muppet antics on YouTube, CBC, PBS…
By reading Michael Davis’s Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street, I gained a heightened appreciation for Muppet creator Jim Henson and his entourage of talented puppeteers, writers, actors, musicians and producers.
While we primarily associate the colourful Muppets with children and family programming, they bring just as much joy to teens and adults alike. The appeal goes beyond the adult undertones and bonus humour in episodes of “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show.”
Not convinced that the intended audience includes grown ups? Muppets have appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and late in the evening Emmy ceremonies. Plus there are special appearance Muppets, who spoof adult celebrities and who children are unlikely to recognize. For example,
Mick Swagger ● Spamela Hamderson ● Meryl Sheep ● Donald Grump ● Dan Rather-not ● David Letterguy ● Squiggy Marley and the Mud Makers ● Kathie Lee Kathie ● Moe Cocker ● Polly Darton ● Anderson Cucumber ● BaaBaa Walters ● Frank Lloyd Left ● Sir Arthur Conan Rubberducque ● Billy Idle ● Jacques Shoesteau ● Colambo ● Placido Flamingo ● Murphy Brownbag ● The Six Dollar Man ● Trianglebob Trianglepants ● and countless others.
Yet the popular Muppets aren’t the spoof ones above.
No, our faves are Grover ● Kermie ● Miss Piggy ● Roosevelt Franklin ● Animal ● Gonzo ● Oscar the Grouch ● Zoe ● The Swedish Chef ● Fozzie ● Abby Cadabby ● Snuffleupagus ● Ernie and Bert ● Guy Smiley ● Dr. Teeth ● Gladys the Cow ● Rowlf ● Beaker ● Fraggles ● Lips ● Doozers ● Prairie Dawn ● Cookie Monster ● Sam the Eagle ● Scooter ● Zoot ● Statler and Waldorf ● Big Bird ● The Count ● Grundgetta ● Clifford ● The Amazing Mumford ● Telly ● Herry Monster ● Janice ● Rizzo the Rat ● Bobo the Bear ● Sprocket ● Rosita ● Barkley ● Sal Minella ● Dr. Bunsen Honeydew ● Elmo
Yes, they’re bright. They’re fuzzy.
They’re loud. They’re funny.
They’re outrageous. They’re endearing.
They’re enduring and we love ‘em.
AWESOME!
Does this random rambling leave you hankering for more Muppets? Visit http://www.sesamestreet.org/, muppet.wikia.com, http://www.jimhenson.com/, or watch current clips or syndicated episodes of your favourite Muppet antics on YouTube, CBC, PBS…
Hey, don't forget those awesome Yip Yip martian Muppets.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the memories, Lise! Your blog is awesome.
Karen
Looking for a fresh dose of Muppets? The new Muppet Movie hits theatres on November 23, 2011. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby, who isn't much of a Muppets fan, took me to see the new Muppet Movie on my birthday. He didn't enjoy it, but he held my hand and stayed for the entire show. That's true love. That's awesome.
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