Muppet Stuff Video: The Muppets Take Mahoning 3!

Join me as once again The Muppets Take the Mahoning Drive-in for an unforgettable night of pure Muppet magic! 

The double feature this year was "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "Muppet Treasure Island" and we welcomed special guest Muppet Stunt Coordinator, Fred Buchholz who brough many props and cast and crew gifts to show the attendees.

The Barretta Brothers also hosted a live vodcast with Bill Barretta and Kevin Clash judging the costume contest, and DJ Benzilla spinning Muppet tunes throughout the preshow activities. Grab your popcorn, your Muppet-loving crew, and join me for a night of cinematic fun at the Mahoning Drive-In—where the Muppets take center stage, and The Muppets, once again, Take The Mahoning! 

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Tickets and Info: The Mahoning Drive-In Theater: https://www.mahoningdit.com/ 

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Muppet Stuff Video: The Muppets Take Mahoning 2024!

Join me as I head to the Mahoning Drive-In as the Muppets, once again, Take Mahoning! 

Join me as I head back to the Mahoning Drive-In for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughter, and pure Muppet magic! The Muppets, once again, Take The Mahoning, bringing their unique blend of mischief and mayhem to the big screen under the stars. There's no better place to experience their outrageous antics and heartwarming moments than at this iconic drive-in theater. Get ready for a night of classic Muppet movies, sing-alongs, and maybe a few surprise appearances from the people behind (and below) your favorite fuzzy friends. Grab your popcorn, your Muppet-loving crew, and join me for a night of cinematic fun at the Mahoning Drive-In—where the Muppets take center stage, and The Muppets, once again, Take The Mahoning #2!

Tickets and Info: The Mahoning Drive-In Theater: https://www.mahoningdit.com/

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Muppet Stuff Video: Muppet Talk with Joe & Chris # 1

Join "Krazy" Joe and I as we begin a new series of monthly live steams to discuss current Muppet news and events.

Tonight's Topic: The Muppets Take Mahoning

Tonight's Guest: Gene Barretta 

Special Appearance: Virgil from the Mahoning Drive-in. 

More Krazy Joe Adventures

More muppet stuff on our Youtube channel.

Muppet Stuff Video: Thrifting Finds and Zolocon 2020!

Take a look at some Muppet thrifting finds and what we picked up at last year's Zolocon toy show. 

This year Zolocon will be held JULY 17th - 18Th 2021 at The Fuge in Warminster, PA.

Coincidently, we’ll be showing off items from our collection as part of a LIVE Super Bowl PRE-GAME SHOW with the Barretta Bros.

Tune in this Sunday at 5pm EST / 2pm PST on thebarrettabrothers.com and their Youtube channel.

Be sure to check our YouTube channel for other videos. 

The Barretta Brothers Welcome Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Ricky Gervais, Matt Vogel and Bobby Moynihan!

In case you've missed the past few episodes of their show ,The Barretta Brothers have recently welcomed Muppet performers and guest stars Julianne Buescher, Alice Dinnean, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Ricky Gervais, Matt Vogel and Bobby Moynihan!

Check them out below:

Live Q&A #01 with Julianne Buescher and Alice Dinnean:

 Leslie Carrara-Rudolph:

 Ricky Gervais and Matt Vogel:

 

Bobby Moynihan:

You can these episodes and more on the The Barretta Brothers Youtube channel. 

The Barretta Brother's "Two of Us" Web Show!

Over the weekend Bill and Gene Barretta launched a new web series aptly titled, The Barretta Brothers: Two of Us.

In the first episode the Barretta Brothers welcome special guests Brian Henson, and their cousins Nancy Woloszyn & Gary Glordano.

Muppet superfan Jessie Oliver also makes an appearance and a certain Muppet Stuff blogger calls in. 

You can watch the The Barretta Brothers: Two of Us premiere below:

Future guests include Tom Bergeron, Muppets Tonight Producer Dick Blasucci, and a Dinosaurs cast and crew reunion!

The Barretta Brothers: Two of Us live streams Saturdays @6pm EST on youtube and facebook.

You can follow The Barretta Brothers: Two of Us at thebarrettabrothers.com

The Bat Can Bat!

Gene Barretta's latest book "The Bat Can Bat" hits book store shelves today. 

Your probably wondering, "What does this have to do with The Muppets?"

Well, in addition to being a renowned children's book author and illustrator, Gene worked as a Character Designer/Storyboard artist at The Jim Henson Company, animated shorts for Sesame Street, is the brother of Muppet performer Bill Barretta, and a huge Muppet fan.

So again, what does his latest book have to do with the Muppets?

Look closely in the background ...

Do you recognize any familiar faces?

The crowd is made up entirely of Muppet performers, employees, Muppet fans and even Muppets Bobo the Bear, and Joey the monkey, who Gene designed for the pilot Late Night Buffet!

Here's a couple of close ups. 
(Click on the images to enlarge)

 

The left side features, Lara Mclean, Bruce Laniol, Leslie Carrera -Rodulph, Paul Rudolph, Julianne Buescher, Caroll Spinney, Drew Massey, Muppet Cast host Steve Swanson, Jesse Oliver, Jerome and Heather Green, Dave and Niki Hulteen, Louise Gold, Kirk Thatcher, Kevin Clash,Alan Trautman, Stephanie D'abruzzo, Craig Shemin, Gene Barretta, Jerry Nelson, Pam Arciero, Richard Hunt, Grant Baciocco, Stuart Reeves, Steve Whitmire, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Bobo the bear, and Joey Spank the monkey.

While the right side features John, Jane, Brian and Jim Henson, Ed Christie, Frank Oz, Peggy Maltby Etra, Joey Mazzarino, Misha Sisti, Mak Wilson, Paul McGuinness, Michael Oosterom, James V Carroll, Alice Dinnean, Tough Pigs' Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe, Muppet Stuff's Chris Stulz (hey, that's me!), Carmen Osbahr, Stuart Reeves, Jennifer Barnhart, Mak Wilson, Ryan Dillon, Colleen Smith, Tim Lagasse, Andreew Spooner, Victor Yerrid, Tyler Bunch, Jordan Lockhart, John Kennedy, Jane Gootnick, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and Kenny Durkin.

I know we missed a few here and there. If you're among the missing or mislabeled, please let us know where you are and we'll be glad to add your name. 

UPDATE:
Gene provided us with the naming chart with all the names and locations!

01-Billy Barretta, 02-David Rudman, 03-Eric Jacobson, 04-Steve Whitmire, 05-Matt Vogel, 06-Dave Goelz, 07-Peter Linz, 08-Fran Brill, 09-Kirk Thatcher, 10-Martin Robinson, 11-Kevin Clash, 12-Allan Trautman, 13- Stephanie D’Abruzzo, 14-Craig Shemin, 15-Louise Gold, 16-John Henson, 17-Carmen Osbahr, 18-Ryan Dillon, 19-Pam Arciero, 20-Grant Baciocco, 21-Jennifer Barnhart, 22-Paul McGinnis, 23-Frank Oz, 24-Jim Henson, 25-Richard Hunt, 26-Jerry Nelson, 27-Caroll Spinney, 28-Bobo, 29-Brian Knatchbull, 30-Julianne Buescher, 31-John Kennedy, 32-Bruce Lanoil, 33-Tyler Bunch, 34-Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, 35-Lars McLean, 36-Colleen Smith, 37-Michael Oosterom, 38-Andrew Spooner, 39-Victor Yerrid, 40-Ted Michaels, 41-Joey Mazzarino, 42-Mak Wilson, 43-Jane Gootnick, 44-Drew Massey, 45-Alice Dinnean, 46-Mike Quinn, 47-Tim Lagasse, 48-Misha Sisti, 49-Brian Henson, 50-Peggy Maltby Etra, 51-Gene Barretta, 52-Steve Swanson, 53-Jesse Oliver, 54-Niki Hulteen, 55-Dave Hulteen, 56-James Carroll, 58-Ed Christie, 59-Jane Henson, 60-John Tartaglia, 61-Stuart Reeves, 62-Paul Rudolph, 63-Spank, 64-Joe Hennes, 65-Ryan Roe, 66-Chris Stulz, 67-Jordan Lockhart, 68-Jerome Green, 69-Heather Hulteen.

We want to thank Gene again for not only including me in this extremely impressive array of caricatures, but for placing me right next to the man himself, Jim Henson. What an honor. 

"The Bat Can Bat" is available at bookstores now and through Amazon. 

Happy Birthday, Gene Barretta!

Gene Barretta served as character designer for the Jim Henson Company's Late Night Buffet with Augie and Del and Tinseltown. He sketched the original designs for Augie, Del, Louzia and her monkeys, Samson, Bobby, and many others. Check out the sketches and final characters below!