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Latest Articles Tagged "muppets"

Arts & Entertainment

A look inside Miss Piggy’s creator's art-filled Brooklyn duplex

A look at interesting New Yorkers in their interesting spaces.

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Ryan Kailath

News

The Muppets' 'Mah Na Mah Na': An earworm birthed from a risqué Midtown theater

The children's classic had distinctly adult origins.

By

Alec Hamilton

Arts & Entertainment

Video: Meet The Woman Who Created Your Favorite Muppets

Bonnie Erickson created Miss Piggy, Statler & Waldorf, and more.

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Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

ABC May Bring Back The Muppet Show

ABC is apparently filming a pilot presentation for what will hopefully go straight-to-series.

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Rebecca Fishbein

Arts & Entertainment

See NYPL's Sensational Sesame Street Exhibit At Lincoln Center

Such a long subway ride for all the baby monsters!

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Rebecca Fishbein

Arts & Entertainment

Joyous Video: The Muppets Cover Beastie Boys' "So What'cha Want"

We were overjoyed to see this mashup in which The Muppets (led by Swedish Chef in full "Danny Boy" regalia) "cover" Beastie Boys classic "So What'cha Want."

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Ben Yakas

Arts & Entertainment

John Henson, Son Of Puppeteer Jim Henson, Dies At 48

He had been playing in the snow with his daughter when he suffered a heart attack.

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Jen Chung

Arts & Entertainment

Jim Henson's World Finds Permanent Home In Queens

Kermit is moving to Long Island City!

By

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

Muppets Co-Creator Jane Henson Dies At 78

The former wife of Jim Henson, and Muppets co-creator, Jane Henson has died.

By

Jen Carlson

Arts & Entertainment

Videos: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With The Muppets!

Below, watch six Irish and green-themed Muppets sketches, including Kermit singing "Bein' Green" with Lena Horne, Murray learning Irish step dancing, and the world's greatest rendition of "Danny Boy" ever.

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Ben Yakas

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