Jul 15, 2019
The Muppet Movie is celebrating its 40th anniversary (with special screenings in movie theaters July 25 and 30) and Sesame Street is celebrating its 50th. That means they’ve been around for nearly the entire lifespan of Gen Xers, many of whom remain fans of the characters originally created to entertain them as children. In this episode, we talk to Joe Hennes, editor of the Muppet fan site Tough Pigs, about the enduring appeal of Kermit, Piggy, Bert and Ernie, and the rest of the Muppetverse, and make a plea for The Muppet Show to run on Disney’s upcoming streaming service.
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