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This past October, Kermit the Frog joined Choir! Choir! Choir! at Lincoln Center. Kermit performed "Rainbow Connection" at the free event with Daveed Goldman Nobu Adilman, the violin group Rootstock Republic, and a room full of fans singing along.  Look closely, and you may even spot a few major Muppet fans in the crowd!

Nothing like Valentine's Day to remind us about the last major holiday! We hope everyone enjoyed spending time with friends and family, but we also can't wait to  see what those friends, family, (and Santa) got you.  I  know it's a bit past due, but it's never too late to open presents.  So without further ado, let's check out this year's lot of Henson related gifts! Melissa Kohan received a Twiddlebug from my mom, my oldest son painted me the first of a series to add to my muppet wall, hubby found many earrings and youngest son got a Muppet Movie script with (copies) of signatures.  Kelly Kate bought myself the Muppet Colourpop makeup collection.  Kevin Hansen received this Muppet Show shirt and board game.  Jackie Stone's sister got her the whole Muppet Colour pop collection, and Labyrinth CLUE (not pictured).     Josh Hankemeier got an Abby Cadabby plush and the Audiobook for Jim Henson: The Biography. Lisa Carter Gries got a Sigma Kermit...

Here's a Muppet appearance that "flew" under the radar. Apparently Big Bird made an appearance at this year's Kennedy Center Honors . Our favorite feathered 6 year old was part of a group of past honorees that opened the ceremony.  Big Bird was also interviewed on the red carper before the show which you can watch below:   “Art doesn't care where you're from or what you look like. Art can be small, or it can be very big. And it can be any color of the rainbow. Like yellow!” 💛 Big Bird on the red carpet at @kencen #KenndyCenterHonors #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/c62394uxFu — Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) December 29, 2022 The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors  aired Wednesday, December 28th on CBS and is available to stream on Paramount+ .

Journalist and television personality Barbara Walters has died. Walters was known for her hard-hitting questions and in-depth reporting on a wide variety of topics. She appeared in two Sesame Street specials, the  Sesame Street, Special (1988), where she represented a news correspondent as a " person in your neighborhood " with Bob  as well as inn the celebrity version of " Put Down the Duckie ."):   And  Stars and Street Forever! (1994), where Walters reported from her 20/20 set on Sesame Street with Sully . in 2005, Walters hosted the Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala .  Walters was also known for her talk show The View, where Kermit and Miss Piggy made frequent appearances. You can read more about her life  here .  Barbara Walters was 93. 

FUN.com has an exclusive new  line of  Sesame Street  winter hats and ties for adults. (After all, why let the kids have all the fun?)  Check out there initial offerings below: Elmo Pom Winter Hat for Adults Winter Wear On Sesame Street What do you think the yearly weather is like on Sesame Street ? We know that it at least gets cold enough to snow in the winter! Although most of the monsters on Sesame Street have furry coats, others probably need to add more layers to their outfits when it gets cold out. And even the fuzziest monsters have been known to put on a hat or a scarf if the occasion calls for it! Unfortunately, most of us don't have warm fur like Elmo and the rest of the monsters, so we definitely have to bundle up in winter weather! There's nothing that helps us feel cozier than a cute knit hat, and if you're a fan of Sesame Street , you should consider adding this one to your collection! Fun Details You'll be ready for cooler weather when you put on our ...

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! With The Muppet Christmas Carol celebrating its 30th Anniversary, this installment is filled with nothing but rarely seen footage from, and promoting, the holiday classic.  The Muppet Christmas Carol Original Trailer: (Check out that Beetlejuic e music!)    The Muppet Christmas Carol : ET - RARE On Set Interviews!      "Marley & Marley" Extended Version:  Check out the full version of the song as heard on the soundtrack,    The Muppet Christmas Carol Bloopers:    The 'When Love Is Gone' recording session:     Oh My Disney Brian Henson and Dave Goelz Watch Muppet Christmas Carol (2017):  The Muppet Christmas Carol - Book and Cassette:     The Muppet Christmas Carol VHS Trailer (1992):     and finally...

Disney+ honored Gonzo's illustrious Hollywood journey with " Gonzo the Great: A Career Retrospective" featuring the daredevil himself  reminiscing about his film and  TV career. "Dive inside the mind of the one and only Gonzo the Great as we reflect on his decades-long career. Finding fame on The Muppet Show in 1976, Gonzo catapulted (sometimes quite literally) into icon status, starring in classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol (which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!), and new Disney+ Originals, including # MuppetsHauntedMansion and # MuppetsNow . From motorcycles to tapioca, hear about his greatest moments and achievements."      Conveniently they don't mention any of the titles NOT owned by Disney like The  Muppets take Manhattan  and the VERY Gonzo centric  Muppets From Space, b ut it's still great to see Disney put an effort into showcasing Gonzo and the Muppets accomplishments.

It's time once again give a toy to a kid in need. This year we donated items from across the Henson spectrum to Toys for Toys.  As you can see toys and products from Sid the Science Kid , Muppet Babies , Dinosaur Train , Sesame Street and The Muppets are all off to kids in need.  If you have a new Henson (or even a non-Henson) toy to spare please donate them to your local Toys for Tots . 

We've heard rumors for months, but today it was officially announced that Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock was renewed for a second season by Apple. According to  Deadline :  In Season 2, big changes affecting the Rock, the Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs will force them to confront their past and celebrate their interdependence, as they move through challenges together with hope, silliness, and brand new songs, all while dancing their cares away…down at Fraggle Rock. The Emmy-winning series' second season will include guests  Ariana DeBose ,  Brett Goldstein ,  and Catherine O’Hara, as well as  Daveed Diggs  who return as the voice of Jamdolin.  No release date has been announced but F raggle Rock: Back to the Rock and the Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Night of the Lights holiday special are now streaming on Apple TV+ .

The inaugural Children’s & Family Emmys were held over two night over the weekend. JoJo Siwa hosted the Creative Arts ceremony on Night 1 and Jack McBrayer hosted Night 2 with the remainder the categories. And the winners were: OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A PRESCHOOL ANIMATED PROGRAM: Muppet Babies (Disney Junior) Writers: Max Beaudry, Hanah Lee Cook, Sarah Eisenberg, Ghia Godfree, Francisco Paredes, Becky Wangberg Story Editor: Robyn Brown OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG: Sesame Stree t (HBO Max) “Friends with a Penguin”  Composers: Kathryn Raio-Rende, JP Rende Lyricist: Ken Scarborough OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN: Muppets Haunted Mansion (Disney+) Production Designer: Darcy Prevost Art Director: Kathryn Molenaar Set Decorator: Jeanine Ringer Virtual Production Art Director: Mark D. Allen Virtual Production Art Directors, CG Supervisors: James Dastoli, Robert Dastoli which tied with..... Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Apple TV+) Production Design...