Rare Muppet Clips Volume 3!

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!

Joan Ganz Cooney 1980's American Express Commercial:

Here's am early version of 'I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face'' performed on The Jack Paar Show:

Two of the Muppet appearances on Julie Andrews' 1978 special One Step into Spring:

Kermit & Whoopi Goldberg's did the PSA for Variety Charity in 2011:

If you like these be sure to check out parts 1 and 2. 

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

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!

Throwback Thursday: Jim Henson's 1977 American Express Ad!

Earlier this week American Express began airing a new ad touting that the American Express card can now used with Apple Pay.

A clip from Jim Henson's ad is featured, but you can see it in it's entirety below: 

What's always fascinated me about that ad was that even though it was shot in 1977, two years into production of The Muppet Show, Kermit, Miss Piggy , Fozzie, or even Gonzo who were the shows biggest stars aren't featured in the ad. 

Sure Miss Piggy and Dr. Teeth have "cameos" in the beginning, but otherwise the most popular characters in the ad are Scooter and Floyd. Nigel is the only other named Muppet to appear.

So it's always struck me as funny when Jim says "everyone knows them" when in fact most people could only identify two out the five Muppets featured.

Jim made two other commercials for American Express were made in 1979, though neither of which appear to be online.