Monday, November 30, 2015

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow Merchandise!

Lifetime has released a selection of merchandise based on Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow


Besides the DVD and graphic novel, the online store has a lot of other items to choose from:


As you can see, there's shirts, blankets, bags, pillows, posters,hoodies, and even a beanie with Burble's eyes!

I have to say, as cool as a body pillow featuring Squonk is, most of the items are way over priced. I would also like to see a set of plush, vinyl, or even talking plush of the characters made at some point. 


Hopefully they'll have a sale soon so everyone can be sleeping with with their favortie monster by Christmas - (wait the didn't come out right.)

You can check out all the Turkey Hollow offerings at the official store.

Happy Birthday, Linda Bove!

Happy Birthday to Linda Bove, who played Linda the Librarian on Sesame Street from 1972 to 2002.


Check out these great Sesame clips featuring Linda:












You can read more about Linda at the Muppet Wiki.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Holiday Throwback: The Muppet Show Comic Printer

By Tom Holste

As we enter the holiday season, I would like to take a moment and look back at one of my favorite Muppet-related Christmas gifts while I was growing up.



The Muppet Show Comic Printer was released by Colorforms in 1980, which is exactly 35 years ago this Christmas.



I’ve never seen anything quite like it before or since. Rather than actual Colorforms themselves, this toy consisted of a series of transfer sheets featuring illustrations of different Muppets, along with multiple sheets of paper with blank frames or windows designed to look like the boxes in a Sunday newspaper comic strip. The user could then take the images of the Muppets and rub them onto the paper sheet using a coin or a popsicle stick to create their own comic stories.


There was already ink on the transfer sheets, and the sheets had a secondary page so that the ink wouldn’t get everywhere when you weren’t using it. As long as you kept the pages closed when you weren’t using them (preventing the ink from drying it), you could reuse the same images for dozens (or maybe hundreds?) of different comics.


There was a really good selection of characters. Wisely, the more popular characters, like Kermit, Piggy and Fozzie, had several poses to allow for different stories. 


Some of the other characters only had one image apiece, but there was a pretty good representation of both important supporting characters and some delightfully obscure choices, including Crazy Harry, Beauregard and the Newsman. There was also a selection of props and costumes, like top hats, canes and masks.


For years, I’ve believed that Brad and Guy Gilchrist, who created the Muppets comic strip, had also done the illustrations for the Comic Printer. The illustrations appear to be in their style, and at any rate, I assumed that the popularity of the comic strip was what inspired the idea of allowing kids to recreate the strip at home. Imagine my surprise when researching this article to find that the Comic Printer actually came out a year before the strip launched, and that the Gilchrists are not credited anywhere on the box or on the Muppet Wiki. It’s funny how certain ideas can take hold in our heads.

The Muppets Comic Strip by Guy and Brad Gilchrist
Already a huge Muppet fan at age 6, I was (needless to say) ecstatic when my parents got me the Comic Printer. Even in kindergarten, I had taken to creating little booklets with my own illustrations featuring characters like Bozo the Clown and the Cheerios box (which was the animated mascot for the cereal at the time). Granted, the stories didn’t make much sense because they were written by a four-year-old, but I had fun doing them. So the Comic Printer was a natural gift for someone who already liked making short illustrated stories. 


I don’t remember all the stories that I came up with, but I recall a few. I seem to remember one strip about Sam trying to locate the owner of a missing top hat. Another story had Statler and Waldorf arguing about why they keep coming back to the theater, even though they don’t like the show. They decide that what they like about the show is not liking it. (That’s actually a fairly accurate characterization.) I also remember an Easter-themed strip that inserted the Muppet characters in and around the life of Christ. While such a story would seem like very sacreligious humor from an adult, I was a kid who didn’t know any better. I was just combining two of my favorite things. The craziest moment came when the Swedish Chef prepared the Last Supper!


Sadly, if I still have any of the comics I made using this kit, I have no idea where they are. Still, the Comic Printer was a very cool idea, allowing kids to tell a story in a more permanent way than they could with Colorforms, and I have very fond memories of getting the gift for Christmas and for using it thereafter.

Editor's Note: You can read more about The Muppet Show Comic Printer at:



What are some of your favorite Muppet Christmas gifts? Please share below!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving From Turkey Hollow!

Happy Thanksgiving from our new friends in Turkey Hollow!


Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Sesame Street 46 Highlights!

There a lot changing with Sesame Street's upcoming 46th (!!) season, including a new set, a new opening, a new episode time - 30 minutes instead of an hour, and for at least the next five years new episodes will premiere on HBO before heading PBS.



That's a lot to take it, but as you'll see in Sesame Street's 46 highlight reel, the more thing's change the more they stay the same. 


Sesame Street's 46th season will premiere on HBO on January 16, 2016. 

What do think of the new opening and changes?

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Kermit and Miss Piggy in New Ad for Capital One!

We shared a screenshot of the very of this ad over the weekend and now we can share it in it's entirely!


As you'll see the ad also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Charles Barkley, and Spike Lee!


Turkey Hollow DVD Available Now!

In case you missed it, or don't get Lifetime, Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow is now available on DVD + Digital! 


You can order in now from Amazon or at local brick and mortar stores now!

Hello? New Promo, But No New Muppets Tonight!

The Muppets released a new promo Sunday night for The Muppets during the American Music Awards. 


The promo spoofs Adele's latest hit, "Hello" and is not a promo for a specific upcoming episode, but the for the series itself.  


Below is the original video.  


While there's no new episode this week, don't forget a rerun of "Pig Out" with Ed Holmes will air Thanksgiving night and have another great Muppet parody video.

So much to be thankful for this week!  


Friday, November 20, 2015

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow airs Tomorrow Night!

The long lost Jim Henson script Turkey Hollow will debut tomorrow night!



Check out this compilation of the footage released so far:



Don't forget to tune in or set your DVR's for Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow Saturday at 8/7c on Lifetime! 

Here's a look at how the Monsters evolved from their first incarnation in Henson's own backyard to how they look in the finished film:




That's not the only Henson treat Lifetime has in store for Saturday night, though. Turkey Hollow will be preceded and followed by The Muppet Christmas Carol at 6 and 10pm ETS. 

And just in case you miss it, or don't get Lifetime, the movie will be released on DVD Tuesday November 24th. 


You can even pre-order in now from Amazon
(Using this link will help support us at Muppet Stuff.)


Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Muppets Celebrate Small Business Saturday November 28th!

In case you were wondering November 28th is my birthday, and it seems that The Muppets have made a series of videos to celebrate. 



That or something called "Small Business Day." Either way it's always great to see The Muppets linked to your birthday!












Be sure to support local businesses in your area!

First Look at Muppets Minimates Series 2!

The first series of Diamond Select Toys' Muppets Minimates hasn't even hit shelves yet, and we now have our first look at series 2!



As you can see series 2 two- packs will consist of:
  • Reporter Kermit with Rowlf
  • Dr. Teeth with Animal
  • Statler with Waldorf
  • Crazy Harry with Mahna Mahna
And I'm sure there will be retailer variant exclusives as well.  

Other than Rowlf looking a little too big, I think these look great and are a big improvement 
from the first shots we saw of series 1.

These are set to be released for spring 2016.









Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Muppets Star in Warburtons Giant Crumpet Ad!

The Muppets star in a brand new commercial for UK bread company Warburtons, promoting their new "giant crumpet"!





Besides the ad itself (which is spectacular) Warburtons released a few other videos as well.

A behind-the-scenes video with our friend and director Kirk Thatcher:



A sing along version:





The Newsman takes a hard look at the Giant Crumpet:




Finally, Statler an Waldorf ad their commentary while watching the ad:



After watching all that did any one else notice that Floyd seems to appear in both the foreground and background at the same time? 



Now there's a story for the Newsman!

You can see more info about Warburtons on their website.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Behind the Scenes Info about Turkey Hallow!

Last week we were invited to join a conference call with Lisa Henson and Kirk Thatcher about the upcoming TV movie Jim Henson's Turkey Hallow. 


Unfortunately, we weren't able to make the call, but our friends at Tough Pigs, The Muppet Mindset, and Muppet Hub were there listening and asking questions and have published all the info they gathered.


So go check them out, and make sure to tune in on Saturday at 8/7c for Jim Henson's Turkey Hallow on Lifetime!

The Muppets with Chelsea Handler Tonight!

Chelsea Handler will be the guest tonight on The Muppets!



Check out a preview for “Too Hot to Handler” below:



The Muppets aires tonight at 8/7c on ABC!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Entertainment Earth Exclusive Orange Oscar Coming 2016!

Well, here's an unexpected Friday the 13th surprise! 




Entertainment Earth announced they have an exclusive Funko Pop! orange version of Oscar the Grouch, just as he originally appeared in the first season!



Check out Oscar in all his orange glory singing the original version of "I Love Trash."


The figure willl be available in January, but you can pre-order yours now at Entertainment Earth


Thursday, November 12, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Muppet Magazine with Jason Bateman!

This Tuesday's episode wasn't the first time Jason Bateman's worked with the Muppets. 
Back in the winter of 1988, Bateman was the cover subject of Muppet Magazine Issue #21!




The cover was also brought up during one of Bateman's recent stops on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Happy Veterans Day!


Sesame Street has been very active in helping military families adjust to living with someone deployed and after they've returned home. 

You can check out more information at Sesame Street.org

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Happy 46th Birthday Sesame Street!


On November 10, 1969  the world met an 8ft talking bird who lived on "the happiest street in world." 46 years later, people are still asking how to get there. 



Check out these clips from Season 1:


Thursday, November 5, 2015

New Muppets Tuesday with Jason Bateman!

Check out the  first promo for next Tuesday's all new episode of The Muppets featuring  Jason Bateman!



Wednesday, November 4, 2015

We Love Disney: Now Available!

"We Love Disney", an album of Disney cover songs, has been released and it features, not one but two Muppet covers! 

"The Rainbow Connection" by Gwen Stefani and "It's Not Easy Being Green" by Brenna Whitaker.



Below Gwen Stefani talks about selecting "The Rainbow Connection."




As well as the finished version:


Below check out Brenna Whitaker rehearsing as well as the final version of her take on "It's Not Easy Being Green."





"It's Not Easy Being Green" is only available on the iTunes, Deluxe CD, Vinyl, Picture Disc versions of the album, and not the standard CD.

You can preview and buy the whole album or just the Muppet covers from iTunes: We Love Disney (Deluxe) now, while the CD version comes out Friday and can be found at Amazon.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

New Muppets "The Ex-Factor" with Kristin Chenoweth Tonight!

There's a new episode of The Muppets tonight on ABC featuring Kristin Chenoweth. 



Check out some promos for "The Ex-Factor"




The Muppets airs tonight at 8/7c on ABC!