Muppet Stuff Video: Muppet Hunting the LAST Disney Store in PA!

Join Retro Rest Stop and I as we search for Muppet items at the last Disney Store in Pennsylvania!

 

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RIP Dulcy Singer (1933 - 2026)

Sad news as Dulcy Singer, long time Sesame Street executive producer, has died. 

Singer started her Sesame career during the show's first season. Director Jon Stone quickly took notice of her abilities and she was promoted to associate producer the next season through season 5. She rose to producer for seasons 6 to 9, and then executive producer during seasons 12 to 24. 

Singer also produced several direct-to-video and television specials, including classics like  Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Don't Eat the Pictures, and Sesame Street, Special otherwise known as Put Down The Duckie.

During her time as executive producer she oversaw decisions to handle the death of Mr. Hooper, the adoption of Miles, the birth of Gabi, and the concept of Maria and Luis’ romance and wedding on the show.

She remained on Sesame Street through the end of season 24.

Sonia Manzano paid tribute to Ducly on her Facebook page:

Dulcy Singer was a major force in my life.

The shows fans mention most often are Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Maria's Wedding, and Goodbye, Mr. Hooper, the groundbreaking episode that dealt with the death of Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper. All were projects that Dulcy executive produced, and all, in my opinion, helped make Sesame Street what it was.

They captured the essence of the show.

They were as brave as Dulcy was.

Dulcy gave me my career. When I expressed frustration about the authenticity and amount of Latino content on the show, she encouraged me to write some myself. I did, and became a writer, something I could never have imagined for myself. That began an exciting journey that I am still traveling today.

She was really something. I'm honored and privileged to have known her.

She will always be with me

Dulcy Singer was 92. 

Muppet Stuff Video: Muppet Christmas Carol Ornament Unboxing!

Join Retro Rest Stop‬ and I as we unbox exclusive Disney Store "Muppet Christmas Carol" ornaments! 

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RIP Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE (1940 - 2026)

English Shakespearean actor Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE has died. 

Stewart was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation which he later reprised for the films Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek: Nemesis. 

He was also well known as Professor Xavier in the X-Men films. 

In 2001, Stewart received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2010, the latter making him Sir Patrick.

Stewart appeared on Sesame Street twice where he performed a spoof of "Hamlet's Soliloquy", titled "B or not a B" and in an insert with the Count.

He also voiced Napoleon in the 1999 Creature Shop-effects film Animal Farm. 

Stewart's other voice credits include American Dad!, the 2007 animated film TMNT, and Disney's feature films Chicken Little and Bambi II. 

 

On Broadway, Stewart starred in his one man version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol  appeared in The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth.

Other credits include Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights, L.A. Story, hosting Saturday Night Live, and guest spots on Reading Rainbow and Frasier

Patrick Stewart was 86.

RIP Elke Sommer (1940 - 2026)

German entertainer Elke Sommer, who guest starred on The Muppet Show has died. 

She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including The Pink Panther sequel A Shot in the Dark.

In 1964, she won the Most Promising Newcomer Actress Golden Globe for The Prize.

Sommer guest starred on the third season of The Muppet Show and appeared on the German talk show Wetten, dass..? with Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog in 1983.

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Elke Sommer was 85.

Muppet Stuff Video: Asbury Park Zombie Walk 2026!

Join me as I hunt for Muppet stuff before, during, and after the Asbury Park Zombie Walk.

More Info:

Asbury Park Zombie Walk: https://asburyparkzombiewalk.com/ 

Parlor Gallery: https://www.parlor-gallery.com/ 

Wooden Walls Project: https://woodenwallsproject.com/

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Walmart Presents: "A Who Knew Carol" Starring The Muppets!

Walmart released an elaborate new ad recreating The Muppet Christmas Carol for their “who knew” campaign. 

The two minute ad features a recreation of the Dickensian village used in the film as well as a new version of the opening song, “Scrooge" starring Walton Goggins. 

It also features characters not included in the original film like Scooter and Pepe!

You can watch the full version below:

This is just the first part of multiple videos for the campaign with new ghosts for ... "legal reasons."

So stay tuned!  

RIP Eric Bauza (1979 - 2026)

Sad news as voice actor Eric Bauza has died. 

Bauza provided the voice of Baby Fozzie, Bunsen Honeydew, Robin, Sam, and Statler in the 2018 Muppet Babies series. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program in 2019 for his work on the show. 

Bauza also voiced the Muppet version of Baby Fozzie for the short series Muppet Babies Play Date shorts and the "Wocka Wocka" animated plush doll. 

Bauza's first major voiceover role was Stimpy on Ren & Stimpy's Adult Party Cartoon, where he was also a layout artist. 

He has since played roles on various animated series including The Fairly OddParents, and DuckTales (2017) and has become the voice actor for many classic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and many many others as well as Woody Woodpecker.

Eric Bauza was 46.

Muppet Stuff Video: Sesame Street to the Maxx!

Join me as I look at the exclusive Sesame Street items at TJMaxx, Marshalls, Home Goods, and Burlington!

There's 100's of items in this collection and you'll see a over a year's worth of finds in under 30minutes! 

Find your local TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods here:

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.js... 

Burlington: https://www.burlington.com/

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Muppet Stuff Video: Puppet Up!

Join me as attend The Jim Henson Company's adult improv show "Puppet Up!" 

This is the first time in over a decade the show has toured and I was so happy Philadelphia made the short list of cities. Children under 16 years of age are not admitted to show and the show may venture into adult themes or subject matter. Parental discretion is advised. 

Tickets and info: https://www.puppetup.com

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Muppet Stuff Video: Unboxing Muppet 3D Head Topper Spinning Mystery Pens!

Join me as I unbox the Box Lunch Exclusive Muppet 3D Head Topper Spinning Mystery Pens! 

These Muppets Character Charm Blind Box Spinner Pens can be ordered from Box Lunch!

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Muppet Stuff Video: The Crystal Calls Us to the University of Maryland!

The Crystal has once again called us, this time to the University of Maryland.

We'll take a look at their Jim Henson statue, see what Muppet items we can find in the bookstore, and some of the other places Henson is honored on campus.

More Info:

University of Maryland:
https://umd.edu

Jim Henson Statue and Memorial Garden: 
https://arboretum.umd.edu/jim-henson-statue-and-memorial-garden

Happy Jim Henson Day!

https://innovate.umd.edu/hensonday

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Muppet Stuff Video: The Crystal Calls Us to Games & Stuff!

Join me as I check out Games and Stuff in Glen Burnie, Maryland to see the screen used "Crystal of Truth" from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." 

We also speak to Paul, the owner, about acquiring it and putting it on display in his store. 

Games and Stuff: https://www.gamesandstuffonline.com/ 

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Muppet Stuff Video: Disney Doorables Muppets!

Join me as I unbox some Disney Doorables Muppet figures by Just Play. 

A highlight for sure is the working Doorables Claw Machine featuring Kermit with mini-Muppet Doorables inside! 

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RIP David Odell (1943 - 2026)

Screenwriter David Odell has died. 

While you may not be familiar with his name, you're probably very familiar with his work. 

Odell joined the writing staff of The Muppet Show in it's third season, received a "special thanks" credit on The Muppet Movie, and wrote the screenplay for The Dark Crystal and it's unproduced sequel Power of The Dark Crystal. 

He made appearances in the behind the scenes documentaries Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show and Reflections of the Dark Crystal.

Odell's non-Henson credits include the screenplays for Running Scared, Supergirl (1984), Masters of the Universe (1987), and the television series Tales from the Darkside and Monsters. He also directed 1990's Martians Go Home.

According to his obituary "he often said that Henson was the only true genius he ever worked with."

David Odell was 83.

Muppet Stuff Video: Labyrinth In Concert Interviews!

Labyrinth in Concert is back on tour! 

Join me as I talk with John Kinsner, CEO of Black Inc Productions and Musical Director and Keyboardist, Rose Van Dyne.  

Labyrinth in Concert tickets and information: https://www.labyrinthinconcert.com/

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The Muppet Show Wins 4 Emmys!

The 2026 Emmy Awards kicked off last night for the Creative Arts categories for which The Muppet Show was nominated for 6 awards.  

And while it didn't win all 6, it did win 4, including Outstanding Variety Special (pre-recorded).

Below are the categories the special (Hopefully full reboot - nudge nudge Disney) won:

Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special – The Muppet Show

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special – The Muppet Show

Outstanding Picture editing for variety programming - The Muppet Show

Outstanding Variety Special (pre-recorded) – The Muppet Show

Not only that, the special won on the original series' 50th anniversary!

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing The Muppet Show back for it's 50th Anniversary. 

NBC will air the prime time telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards Monday, September 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Muppet Stuff Video: Thrifting York, PA with Jeff!

Join Jeff and me as we go thrifting around York, PA! 

Our journey takes us to Morning Sun Marketplace, State Theater Vintage, and American Daydream — where they had something incredibly rare waiting for me. 

More Info:

Morning Sun Marketplace: https://www.morningsunpa.com/ 

American Daydream: https://www.instagram.com/american_daydream_miscellanea 

State Theater Vintage: https://www.instagram.com/state_theatre_vintage

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Muppet Stuff Video: Muppet Squishmallows!

In this short, I take a look at Jazwares' line of Muppet Squishmallows including a very rare prototype!

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RIP Jaye P. Morgan (1931 - 2026)

More sad news as Muppet Show guest Jaye P. Morgan has died. 

Born Mary Margaret Morgan, she gained fame for her 1950s hit "That's All I Want from You," as well as judging on The Gong Show.

In 1956, she had her own show, The Jaye P. Morgan Show, and made guest appearances on other variety shows including The Jackie Gleason Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and The Jack Benny Program.

She guest starred in the second season of The Muppet Show where she performed "Tweedle Dee" and "That Old Black Magic."

Her other credits as herself include appearances on The Odd Couple, The Dating Game (as a celebrity contestant), and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

You can read more about Jaye P. Morgan at Variety. 

Jaye P. Morgan was 94.

RIP Tim Curry (1946 - 2026)

We lost another legend as Tim Curry has passed away.

Curry memorably played Long John Silver in 1996's Muppet Treasure Island a role he reprised for the CD-ROM game. 

It's been said that while Michael Cain treated The Muppets as fellow actors for The Muppet Christmas Carol, Tim Curry considered himself a fellow Muppet for Muppet Treasure Island.

At the conclusion of filming, Curry was given a Muppet caricature of himself as a gift, which you can see here.

He also provided voices for a number of characters in the Henson series Dinosaurs. 

He also actor contributed a Lemon-Stuffed Roasted Chicken recipe for Miss Piggy's cookbook, "In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy" and narrated A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.

 

In 1998, Curry starred in Madness Reigns, an unaired pilot produced by the Jim Henson Company, playing an exiled king. 

His numerous film credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie, Clue, Legend, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Stephen King’s It TV movie, and the 2000 feature film adaptation of Charlie's Angels.

He also provided voices for FernGully: The Last Rainforest, The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats in Paris, and The Wild Thornberrys Movie. 

His stage credits range from The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance to Spamalot.

But to us he'll always be "Professional Pirate" Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island. 

You can read more about Timm Curry at Variety.

Tim Curry was 80.

RIP Dolly Parton (1946 - 2026)

Sad news as legendary singer, songwriter, author, and actress Dolly Parton has died. 

Parton had many notable hits including “Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," “Here You Come Again,” and “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers.

In the 80's she expanded into acting with hits movies The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, and 9 to 5 - which garnered her both a Golden Globe acting nomination and another hit song. 

She opened the Dollywood theme park in her home of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to create jobs for her friends and neighbors. 

In 1986, she received an "Honorary Muppet Award" in Muppet Magazine.

The following year. both Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared on her TV variety show, Dolly.

You can read more about filing these appearances in Jim's Red Book. 

In 2012, Kermit and and Dolly reunited on Good Morning America and sang "Islands in the Stream. 

  

Parton was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She was a National Medal of Arts honoree and a Kennedy Center Honors recipient.

You can read more about Dolly Parton at Variety. 

Dolly Parton was 80 years old.

Muppet Stuff Video: Play With This Toy's Street Fair Toy Show & House of Fun!

Join me as I hunt for Muppet stuff at Play With This Toy's Street Fair Toy Show in Merchantville, NJ then I head to House of Fun for even more hunting! 

More info on the locations and events in this video:

Play With This Toys

Merchantville Street Fair

House of Fun

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RIP Hayden Panettiere (1989 - 2026)

Entertainment fans around the world were shocked to learn that Hayden Panettiere died suddenly this week. 

Panettiere grew up in front of the camera, having her first role at just 11 months old in a 1990 Playskool train commercial. Her other credits include roles on the soar operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light, Ally McBeal, Malcolm in the Middle, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a breakout role in the hit NBC super hearo drama, Heroes and later the ABC music drams Nashville. 

Her film credits included Remember the Titans, Ice Princess, Bring It On: All or Nothing, Scream 4 and 6, the voice actress for Dot in Pixar's A Bugs' Life, Suri in Disney's Dinosaur, and Kairi in the English version of the Kingdom Hearts video game series.

In 1996, Panettiere appeared in the Henson series Aliens in the Family's 5th episode "Too Good to Be True." 

Hayden Panettiere was 36.

Jim Henson's Odyssey!

I've been hearing a lot about this new movie called "The Odyssey." Apparently, it's based on a book of stories by a guy called Homer and not even the yellow one from Springfield.

Well, as usual, this Hollywood blockbuster is years behind Jim Henson and the Henson Company.

For you see, before there was Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Henson and Hallmark's Odyssey Network.

What's a mere 3 hours when you have 24hrs a day 7 days straight!

So let's look back at the one, true original, Odyssey - The Odyssey Network!

The Odyssey Network began in 1998 after the Faith & Values Network cable channel was bought by The Jim Henson Company and Hallmark Entertainment.

In addition to airing classics like The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Muppet Babies, the network also aired lesser known show like The Ghost of Faffner Hall, Aliens in the Family, The Secret Life of Toys, and Mother Goose Stories.

It was these airing of The Muppet Show were Brian Henson's introductions first appeared. 

Henson also produced new content including a continuation of the series Donna's Day (which previously ran for two season on PBS) as well as interstitials like Muppetisms and Movie Mania that aired during commercial breaks, many of which were later released as DVD bonus features.

And while not the same story as "The Odyssey" nor having aired on The Odyssey Network, Jim Henson produced a spin off to The Storyteller titled The Storyteller: Greek Myths that followed a Greek storyteller played by Michael Gambon and his talking dog retelling classic greek myths as "Perseus and the Gorgon", "Orpheus and Eurydice", "Theseus and the Minotaur", and "Daedalus and Icarus."

Just like Nolan's "The Odyssey" had exclusive popcorn buckets, The Odyssey Network had exclusive items given out to employees like this Applause Kermit plush with Odyssey tags, and Kermit adorned luggage. 

So if you're a fan of this new epic retelling of "The Odyssey," remember Henson did it first and longer - as well as some guy named Homer too, I guess.

And you should see Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," it's really good, even if it doesn't have any Henson connections. 

D23 "The Muppet Show" 50th Collection On sale at Disney Store!

Couldn't make it to D23 this weekend, well fret not as some of the "exclusive" Muppet Show 50th Anniversary merchandise is now available at the Disney Store!

The line includes a replica of Scooter's jacket, T-shirt, a cardigan with plush 

The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Satin Jacket

While Kermit declares, ''It's not easy being green,'' it's certainly easy to wear this green jacket created to mark the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. The classic bomber styling in green satin features the show's memorable logo with Kermit embroidered on the back. An anniversary appliqué on the front chest and contrast yellow piping makes this jacket even more ''Sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational!''


The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary T-Shirt

This Muppet Show t-shirt always has your back. And your front! Hang out with Kermit, Miss Piggy and the cast of the show that's celebrating its 50th anniversary. This vintage-inspired tee commemorates all the laughs, music and memorable characters.


The Muppets Plush Cardigan for Women

Friends have to knit together. The Muppets are celebrating their 50th anniversary and there's no better way to keep them close than with this novel cardigan. Kermit and Beeker plush are attached to the front while embroidered appliqué patches of Miss Piggy and Fozzie adorn the sleeves. Fans of the popular puppets will love adding this bold and colorful ombre knit sweater to their wardrobe.

The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Mini Jumbo Pin – Disney Beyond the Magic – Limited Edition

It's time to get things started. It's time to dress-up right. It's time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Muppet Show tonight! Give a hand to the inspirational, Muppetational stars of the show – Kermit and Miss Piggy – on a limited edition, golden mini jumbo pin with commemorative logo and window display box. Yay!

Limited to 800 Worldwide - UPDATE: SOLD OUT

There's also a few new items available that weren't at D23, like this Scooter Mug and Coaster Set

Wake up – it's showtime! Set the stage for a sensational, Muppetational day with this collectible mug and matching coaster set featuring Scooter, one of six sets, each sold separately, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Muppet Show. Collect all six!

The other mugs haven't been released yet, but as you can see the rest of the set includes, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Rowlf, and Sam Eagle. 

"The Muppet Show" 50th Collection is available now at The Disney Store.