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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Rare Muppet Clips Book 2 Vol 5!

 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! 

First up is Richard Hunt's final performance of Elmo: 

     

After that episode was shot on November 26th, 1984 Richard Hunt literally tossed Kevin Clash the Elmo puppet saying, "Give it a voice, Clash." 

Kevin's first performance of Elmo would be taped later that same day. Below is Kevin's first performance of Elmo:

   

In 2013, Ryan Dillon would take over Elmo. His first performance as teh furry red monster would be at that year's White House Easter Roll.

Editors Note: I couldn't find video of Elmo at the event, so if any readers find it please let me know and I'll update this post. 

Sesame Street Promos from 1970-1975:

 

Friday Night Videos, NBC July 23, 1993: 

Kermit and Clifford appeared on this short-lived series to promote the release of the Muppet Beach Party album. The show premiered the "Kokomo" music video and below you can see Kermit and Clifford performing "Under the Boardwalk" with Branford Marsalis  and the Tonight Show Band.  

The Ed Sullivan Show, October 8, 1967 - Jimmy Dean & The Muppets "Friendship":

We hope you enjoyed these rare Muppet performances.  Join us next time as we present more rare Muppet clips! 

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. 

Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Puppeteers Revealed!

Last month, the producers of the upcoming Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance announced the voice cast as well a few images of the lead Gelflings.

Today, they announced the puppeteer cast on social media along with the photo below. 

Alice Dinnean (Brea)
Beccy Henderson (Deet)
Neil Sterenberg (Rian)
Warrick Brownlow-Pike
Dave Chapman
Kevin Clash
Damian Farrell
Louise Gold
Helena Smee
Kat Smee
Olly Taylor
Victor Yerrid

Accompanied by the photo and cast list was this note about the performers:
"At the heart of our upcoming new Netflix series is traditional puppetry – dozens and dozens of beautifully handcrafted creatures brought to life by talented people. These performers are unseen - just out of the camera’s frame, or removed with CGI - but they are the heart of Thra. We're proud to introduce our puppeteer cast for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance."

Check out the performers behind the three main Gelflings:

Brea 
Voiced by: Anya Taylor Joy
Performed by: Alice Dinnean

Deet
Voiced by: Nathalie Emmanuel
Performed by: Beccy Henderson 

Rian
Voiced by: Taron Egerton
Performed by: Neil Sterenberg

We'll keep you posted as more announcements are made!

Final Lawsuit Against Kevin Clash Dismissed!

We haven't really covered this much, but great news came out today as another lawsuit against Kevin Clash was dismissed.

From Reuters:

Sex abuse lawsuit against former Elmo puppeteer is dismissed

NEW YORK Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:47am EDT

Puppeteer Kevin Clash who is the voice of Sesame Street's ''Elmo,''
arrives for the International Emmys in New York November 19, 2007.
CREDIT: REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON

U.S.District Judge Christopher Conner in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, dismissed the lawsuit on Thursday, ruling it had not been filed within the statute of limitations in New York.The lawsuit was filed by a man who accused Clash, 53, of engaging in a sexual relationship during visits to New York that began in 2004, when the man was 16.

The lawsuit was filed last year.

A judge in New York previously dismissed three other lawsuits against Clash by men who accused him of sexually abusing them when they were under age. The New York judge also said the statute of limitations had run out.

Accusations against Clash led to his resignation in 2012 from the job he held for 28 years as the puppeteer who brought life to Elmo, the red, furry monster featured on the international children's television series.

Clash's attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.

(Reporting by Nate Raymond and Ellen Wulfhorst; Editing by Doina Chiacu)