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Muppet Classic Theater (V)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Gonzo and Rizzo host a presentation in the Muppet Theater of six fairy tales performed by the Muppets. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Robin the Frog, Gonzo and Rizzo star in the various stories. The production also marked the first appearance of Andy and Randy Pig and the Elvises, who later appeared on Muppets Tonight. Written by Jim Lewis and Bill Prady, each story also features an original song.

Big Bird in China (TV)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.

“Muppets Tonight”

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the “MuppeTelevision” segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.

Elmopalooza! (TV)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets’ 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

A Muppet Family Christmas (TV)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit’s dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (TV)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (V)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Jim Henson: Idea Man

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

“Jim Henson: Idea Man” takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of “Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show,” and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim’s personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children’s show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.

Echoes of Violence

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An immigrant travels from Sedona to Los Angeles to seek revenge against the immigration lawyer who ruined her life.