#The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

#The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

“The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians” When the Russian version of “Sesame Street” (“Ulitsa Sezam”) first aired in Russia in October 1996, there was a premiere event at a Moscow theater. The star muppet came out — Zeliboba, an 8ft hound-like animal tree spirit who could smell music and was even taller than…

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#Muppets Haunted Mansion Teaser Announces New Halloween Special Coming to Disney+ This Fall

#Muppets Haunted Mansion Teaser Announces New Halloween Special Coming to Disney+ This Fall

“#Muppets Haunted Mansion Teaser Announces New Halloween Special Coming to Disney+ This Fall” The Muppets are finally getting their first-ever Halloween special. Called Muppets Haunted Mansion, the special was announced on Friday in a reveal trailer featuring Gonzo the Great and Pepe the King Prawn. Also revealed in the trailer is that the special will…

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#Kermit the Frog’s The Rainbow Connection Honored by National Recording Registry

#Kermit the Frog’s The Rainbow Connection Honored by National Recording Registry

“#Kermit the Frog’s The Rainbow Connection Honored by National Recording Registry” Kermit the Frog’s rendition of “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie was included in the National Recording Registry Class of 2020. Each year, the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress inducts songs or audio recordings “worthy of preservation for all time…

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#‘Muppets Now’ Trailer: The Muppets Are Back With Celebrity Guests and a Pesky Legal Advisor

“#‘Muppets Now’ Trailer: The Muppets Are Back With Celebrity Guests and a Pesky Legal Advisor” Disney has had some trouble figuring out what to do with Jim Henson’s greatest creation, The Muppets. They tried a comeback on television with a mockumentary-style comedy series on ABC after their popularity rose following two new movies, but it didn’t…

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