Muppets 101: A Tribute to Caroll Spinney Jessica Sowards December 11, 2019 Muppets 101 Caroll Spinney, best known as the performer who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life for nearly 50 years died on Sunday, December 8th 2019.
Muppets 101 Holiday Specials Round-Up! Jessica Sowards December 25, 2015 Muppets 101 This year at Muppets 101, we thought we'd take a look back at all the holiday-themed Muppet specials Jess has written about!
2.0 A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004) Jessica Sowards October 31, 2015 Muppets 101 A Magical Halloween Adventure had entertaining and fun moments, but it missed the mark.
2.0 The Muppets 1.01 “Pig Girls Don’t Cry” Jessica Sowards September 24, 2015 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV The ever optimistic and magical Muppets seem to be riddled with angst.
3.0 The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz (2005) Jessica Sowards March 30, 2015 Muppets 101 The Muppets Wizard of Oz (2005) may be dated, but it is not without its porcine charms.
The Cookie Thief (2015) Jessica Sowards February 28, 2015 Muppets 101 The focus on Cookie Monster, inclusion of Grover, and the attention to detail in the cookie artwork are saving graces for The Cookie Thief.
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver And the Muppets (1983) Jessica Sowards February 10, 2015 Muppets 101 Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets is often overlooked and forgotten.
Muppet Madness: You’re the Director Jessica Sowards January 20, 2015 Muppets 101, Reviews With Jim Henson directing Muppets Madness, entertaining Muppet sketches are guaranteed!
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) Jessica Sowards January 2, 2015 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story somehow snuck by even the most die-hard Henson fans, but it is worth a closer look.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) Jessica Sowards December 25, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews The writers behind A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa will be on Santa’s naughty list for years!
Muppets Gone Missing: Norman Stiles Josh Green December 24, 2014 Interviews, Muppets 101 This time I talked to the wonderful writer of Sesame Street, Norman Stiles.
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) Jessica Sowards December 22, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Muppet fans were given one of their most beloved gifts with 1987’s A Muppet Family Christmas.
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas (2002) Jessica Sowards December 18, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV A Very Merry Muppet Christmas marked a return to form comeback for the Muppets.
Muppets 101: A Merry Fraggle Holiday DVD Jessica Sowards December 12, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV A Merry Fraggle Holiday delivers Fraggle-wise, but falls short on the holiday part.
Muppets 101: The Christmas Toy (1986) Jessica Sowards December 9, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Despite being nominated for an Emmy and inspiring the 1994 spin-off series The Secret Life of Toys, The Christmas Toy is often overlooked.
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree (1995) Jessica Sowards December 2, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree is a short special that was based on Robert Barry’s 1963 book of the same name.
Lady Gaga and the Muppets’ Holiday Spectacular (2013) Jessica Sowards November 28, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Lady Gaga is proving to be quite a friend of the Muppets; well except for maybe Miss Piggy.
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979) Jessica Sowards November 26, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV Few things say “1970s” like the pairing of John Denver and the Muppets!
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977) Jessica Sowards November 19, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is truly a classic. It is a must see and a great addition to any family’s Christmas collection.
The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) Jessica Sowards November 13, 2014 Muppets 101, Reviews, TV It all started in 1970 with the very first Muppet Christmas television special The Great Santa Claus Switch.