Baretta Brothers Interview Eric Jacobson!

Yesterday the Baretta Brothers released their latest episode featuring Muppet performer Eric Jacobson!

There's also more Muppet trivia with fans Madison Mantas and Tyler Partnow battling it out.. 

You can watch the show at www.thebarrettabrothers.com and on youtube. 

Muppets Now Episode 5 Now Streaming!

Muppets Now episode 5 "The I.T. Factor" is now streaming!

This is the last episode before next week's finale. 

In case you missed them, Muppets Now episodes 1-5 are now available on Disney+. 

More Thrifting Adventures with CinemaSickness!

We're back with more thrifting adventures with CinemaSickness. 

Join us as we scout for movies and Muppets at Game Traders Club, the Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Jake’s Flea Market. 

Thrifting In Blu-ray Heaven /Game Traders Club (Annville, PA):

Thrifting in Salvation Army (Lebanon, PA):

Thrifting For 2.5 Hours In Goodwill (Phoenixville, PA):

Thrifting at Dollar General / Goodwill (Palmyra, PA):

Thrifting Jake’s Flea Market (Barto, PA):

Look for more thrilling thrifting adventures on our Youtube Channel.

Aquarius Sesame Street Buttons and Lunchboxes!

Aquarius' line of Sesame Street buttons and lunchboxes are now available. 

Each lunch box features an embossed image on the front and a non- embossed image on the back.

Aquarius Sesame Street Cast Gen 2 Tin Fun Box 

Features the cast on the front:

and a nice reserve image on the back: 

The individual character tins feature an embossed photo on the front and the fur (or feathers) of the character around the sides. 

Cookie Monster Tin Fun Box:

Aquarius Sesame Street Big Bird Photo Gen 2 Tin Fun Box:

Aquarius Sesame Street Elmo Photo Gen 2 Tin Fun Box:

Like their Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, Aquarius also has a Sesame Street "Bucket O' Buttons."

There are 12 buttons in the set which you can see below:

At this time the buttons are not available online, but you may be able to find them at specialty gift shops and candy stores.

The "lunch box" tins are available through Amazon at the links above.  

The Muppet Stuff Book Club - Tau Bennet: "I Can Do It Myself"!

Today, Tau Bennet is our guest on The Muppet Stuff Book Club.

Join us as Tau reads the 1980 Sesame Street classic "I Can Do It Myself."

You can find more videos from Tau at Cold Soder:

Be sure to message us if you'd like to be future reader on The Muppet Book Club!

Rare Muppet Clips Volume 8!

We're back with another batch of rare Muppet performances. 

Again, we do not own these clips, nor do we make any guarantees to how long they'll be available, so watch them while you can!

The Electric Mayhem perform on Julie Andrews'  "One Step into Spring" (1978):

"Favorite Songs from The Muppets" Music Collection Ad (1987):

The Birthday song from The Little Mermaid's Island (1989):

The Muppet Show Syndicated Promo from the early 1980's (despiste what the youtube poster claims):

K-tel Records "25 Greatest Hits Sesame Street" commercial (1975):

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Muppet Commercials (1950s):

Muppets Polaroid Christmas Ad (1981):

If you like these be sure to check out Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

If you find a rare Muppet clip and would like us to share it, please send us a link!

Earth to Ned Trailer!

Disney+ released a first look at their new series Earth To Ned, the platforms first collaboration between Disney and The Jim Henson Company!

Disney+ also unveiled a new poster for the series:

Earth To Ned premieres September 4 on Disney+.

The Jim Henson Company Announces Immersive Storyteller: The Seven Ravens!

The Jim Henson Company announced a new immersive augmented reality experience in development based on The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens.

The full press release is below:

The Jim Henson Company, renowned leader in family entertainment, and Felix & Paul Studios, leaders in immersive storytelling, today announced a new project in development: The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) experience. The new chapter of Jim Henson’s classic The Storyteller will be an innovative and ground-breaking addition to the acclaimed television series, in the form of an augmented reality (AR), trackable storybook. Award-winning author Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book) will voice the role of the narrator. The experience will be demoed in the Siggraph Talks track at the Siggraph virtual conference starting August 17, 2020, with a live Q&A the week of August 24, 2020 to discuss the project’s tracking module.

The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is an extension of The Jim Henson Company’s popular franchise, that re-envisions folk stories, legends, and fables from around the world. In The Seven Ravens, a young girl sets out on an adventure to save her seven brothers from a curse that turned them into ravens. The AR book experience will allow people to interact with, explore, and re-explore the detailed and robust world of The Storyteller through the lens of The Seven Ravens tale.
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is produced by The Jim Henson Company and Felix & Paul Studios with support from the Canadian Media Fund, Magic Leap Independent Creators Program, Epic MegaGrants and SODEC Quebec. Stéphane Rituit executive produced as well as Lisa Henson and Blanca Lista of The Jim Henson Company.

“Partnering with Felix & Paul Studios on this innovative project will bring our fans even closer to The Storyteller, immersing them into the classic tale of The Seven Ravens like never before,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “‘Through the magic of augmented reality, readers will be both amazed and surprised by how the story comes to life visually and in a truly interactive format. It is also exciting to have Neil Gaiman, the storyteller of our time, lend his voice to this project.” 

“The Seven Ravens is the next step in immersive storytelling, truly bringing a storybook to life,” said Paul Raphael, co-founder and creative director of Felix & Paul Studios. “We are lucky to be partnering with The Jim Henson Company and Neil Gaiman on this project and can’t wait to show a sneak preview at this year’s Virtual Siggraph conference.”

No other information including the release date or platform for The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens has been announced yet. 

Sesame Street 2021 Calendar!

Are you done with 2020 and looking forward to 2021? 

Well, Dollar Tree has a brand new being 16-month Sesame Street 2021 calendar that will have you looking ahead to sunny days for only $1!

Look for it in the box below with other licensed calendars.

You can find your nearest Dollar Tree location here. 

More Muppets Now Promotion and Reviews!

We're back with some more reviews and promotion for Muppets Now. Including Miss Piggy on The View, Kermit, Piggy and the gang previewed the show for Entertainment Tonight Canada. 

Miss Piggy told Whoopi Goldberg about her new career venture Muppets Now on The View. 

CNN says "Basically, "Muppets Now" fits nicely in the filler bin of the streaming business model -- the kind of show that would motivate relatively few people to subscribe, but given that it's a recognizable commodity, you might watch if you're getting Disney+ already.

Kermit, Miss Piggy and more previewed the show for Entertainment Tonight Canada:

Granted, that's hardly a ringing endorsement, but on the bright side, it's more enthusiastic than any review the gang would receive from Statler and Waldorf."
While The Sandusky Register says that "Disney redeems Muppets."

Last, but not least, TV Guide gave Muppets Now a Cheers!

You can watch Muppets Now on Disney+!

Baretta Brothers: Kevin Clash and Jane Gootnick!

Last week the Baretta Brothers interviewed performer Kevin Clash and Muppet costume designer Jane Gootnick! 

There was so much to discuss they broke it up in two parts.

You can watch part 1 below:

Watch part 2 Sunday at www.thebarrettabrothers.com and on youtube. 

Diamond Select Toys Rereleases Muppet Figures!

Diamond Select is re-releasing their line of Muppet action figures in "Best of" 2-packs. 

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s time to get things started! Due to high demand, DST is relaunching their Muppets line, making classic characters available once again!

Best of Muppets Series 1 features Kermit with Piggy, Gonzo with Fozzie, and Scooter with Rowlf.

Each two-pack features accessories, and each figure features multiple points of articulation. All are in scale to 7-inch human action figures, with heights ranging from 3 to 5 inches. (Item # AUG202104, SRP: $24.99/each)

Best of Muppets Series 2 features Statler with Waldorf, Bunsen with Beaker, and the Swedish Chef with his kitchen supplies!

Again, each set features accessories, and each figure features multiple points of articulation. All are in scale to 7-inch human action figures, with heights ranging from 3 to 5 inches. (Item #AUG202105, SRP: $24.99/each)

Note while it says the figures come with some accessories, it remains to be seen if like they will come with smaller figures such as Bean, Robin, Camilla, Foo-foo, and Penguins. 

UPDATE:
Our sources at DST tell us that Robin, Foofoo, and Camilla might be included, but not Bean, Penguin, Crazy Harry or Mahna Mahna.

If you are still looking for those figures you will have to track down the original releases.

However, we’ve gotten word that Statler and Waldorf will come with their balcony! 

You can buy Series 1 and Series 2 directly from Diamond Select or each set individually from Big Bad Toy Store using the links below. 

The Muppets Select Best of Series Kermit & Piggy Two-Pack:

The Muppets Select Best of Series Bunsen & Beaker:

The Muppets Select Best of Series Statler & Waldorf:

The Muppets Select Best of Series Swedish Chef:

The Muppets Select Best of Series Gonzo & Fozzie Two-Pack:

The Muppets Select Best of Series 1 Set of 3 Two-Packs:

The Muppets Select Best of Series 2 Set of 3 Two-Packs:

These are still in the pre-order stage and are expected to arrive in January 2021.

Kermit Guest Stars on Amphibia!

Last year Kermit became a "consultant" on Disney's animated show Amphibia, and now he's voicing a character in an upcoming episode. 

Kermit will voice the character "Crumpet the Frog" who looks a lot like a cross between Kermit and Dr. Teeth. 

Take a look at his appearance below:

Unlike Fozzie's voice work on Big City Greens though, Crumpet's voice is credited to Muppet performer Matt Vogel and not Kermit. The nerve of that guy. 

Kermit's episode of Amphibia "Swamp and Sensibility" aired this past Saturday, and is available on Disney Channel Now and On Demand. 

Below The Frame with Matt Vogel - #1, 2 and 3 Preview!

Matt Vogel's new podcast Below The Frame with Matt Vogel premieres Wednesday.

Matt announced today that not only will episode 1 be available Wednesday, but episodes 2 and 3 as well.

Guests include:

Episode 1: Stephanie D'Abruzzo,
Episode 2: Peter Linz
Episode 3: Carmen Osbahr
In the premiere episode, Matt will also talk about "Arm Rods"/Not Puppets" and Martin P. Robinson will share a non-Muppet related story.

You can watch the announcement below:

Watch this to learn who I’m speaking to in the premiere of @BelowFrame this Wednesday—plus, a surprise reveal! #podcast #muppets #sesamestreet #muppetperformers pic.twitter.com/zItDt5FWlf

— Matt Vogel (@welcomemattv) August 10, 2020

 Below The Frame with Matt Vogel premieres Wednesday August 12th. 
You can subscribe at listen to it on many platforms via Matt's website. 

Elmo's Virtual Scavenger Hunt!

Elmo is hosting a virtual scavenger hunt tomorrow on HBO Max.

Check out the full press release below:

Summer is in full swing on Sesame Street! Elmo and his friends are back with new games, activities, and celebrity guests – all from the safety of home – in a brand-new Max Original, Elmo’s Playdate: Scavenger Hunt, created and produced by nonprofit educational organization Sesame Workshop and available on HBO Max Thursday, August 6.

Silliness and surprise twists abound in the half-hour special, in which Elmo teams up with Abby Cadabby via video chat for a virtual scavenger hunt. Aided by Sesame Street friends Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Elmo’s dad Louie, and tiger Mr. Stripey, the duo invites children to join in the search for all seven items on their list using the printable worksheet linked here. Along the way, “Monster Foodies” Cookie Monster and Gonger whip up a tasty summer dessert, Amy Sedaris shares an easy craft the whole family can make, and Gabrielle Union leads Elmo and Abby in a sweet sing-along.

“Although summer looks different for many families this year, our Sesame Street characters once again show children that, with a little imagination, staying at home can still be fun,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, Sesame Workshop Executive Vice President of Creative and Production. “We’re grateful to our partners at WarnerMedia and HBO Max for their continued support as we strive to meet the needs of children and families through learning and laughter in these challenging times.”

"The wonderful residents of Sesame Street always know how to make us smile and feel a little better,” said Jennifer O’Connell, Executive Vice President, original content, HBO Max. “Our partnership with Sesame Workshop continues to bring joy to families through their educational entertainment made from compassion, understanding and fun.”

This special is the latest effort around the COVID-19 pandemic from nonprofit Sesame Workshop. Through Caring For Each Other, an initiative created by the Workshop in response to this crisis, families can access free resources specifically designed to provide comfort and manage anxiety, create routines, foster playful learning at home, and help children stay physically and mentally healthy. 

Caring For Each Other is funded in part by Sesame Workshop’s new Critical Needs Response Fund, a crucial source of flexible funds designed to meet the urgent needs of children and families.

To drive support for this Fund, Sesame Workshop has partnered with online fundraising platform Omaze to offer another virtual playdate – for one sweepstakes winner and a guest – with Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Abby Cadabby. The sweepstakes is now live and concludes on Wednesday, August 12. More details and official rules available here. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Elmo’s Playdate: Scavenger Hunt premieres tomorrow, August 6, on HBO Max.

New Limited Edition Disney Scents Fozzie Bear Pin!

This month's Disney Parks Disney Scents "Pin of the Month" features a 'very a-peel-ing" Fozzie Bear.

Bananas are ''very a-peel-ing'' to Fozzie Bear on this limited edition Pin of the Month in the ''Disney Scents'' series.

The pin was created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
and is limited to just 2,000.

The pin comes on card with banana scented spotThis 'very a-peel-ing'' Fozzie Bear pin can be ordered now at ShopDisney.com

Disney+ Updates Muppets Collection!

With the release of Muppets Now, Disney+ has updated their Muppet collection.

The button that takes you to the Muppets collection as well as the banner image have both been updated to include images of the actual Muppets. 

You can see example of the original and updated button and banner below:

Muppets Collection Button (Original)

Muppets Collection Button (2020)

Muppets Collection Button Mobile (2020) 

Muppets Collection Banner (Original)

Muppets Collection Banner (2020)

Muppets Collection Banner Mobile(2020)

Additionally Disney+ (FINALLY) now has Muppet avatars!

You can choose from Kermit, Miss PIggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, Swedish Chef, Pepe, Scooter, and Janice. 

 

It's about like time, that like, Janice finally got some love too, ya know. Fer sure!

And, of course, as you can see Muppets Now has been added to the collection now as well. 

Muppets Now button

Muppets Now is streaming on Disney+