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2 weeks ago | toughpigs.com | Shane Keating

Some time ago, I was listening to some interview with Muppet performer Stephanie D’Abruzzo. I don’t remember when this was or what podcast/show it was on, so I can’t recall 100% of what she said. But, she was talking about Sesame Street and mentioned that she always considered Roscoe Orman (who has played Gordon since 1974) as the “king” of the “Welcome to Sesame Street!” thing that all the characters do.

Jan 24, 2025 | toughpigs.com | Jarrod Fairclough

And now, the end is near, and so Statler and Waldorf face the final curtain. After announcing the sad news in November that Muppet*Vision 3D would be closing to make way for a new Monsters Inc land, Disney has confirmed that the shows last day – and presumably that of Muppets Courtyard – will be June 7th 2025. A notice was put up on the shows page on the Walt Disney World website this morning, as well as on the PizzeRizzo page.

Jan 22, 2025 | toughpigs.com | Joe Hennes

Well folks, things are not good out in the real world at the moment. The fascists have taken power again. Global warming is out of control. Southern California is literally a fiery hellscape. LGBTQI+ rights are at risk. Reproductive rights are at risk. Heck, all of our rights are at risk. Incoming tariffs are about to make things a lot more expensive. School shootings are still a common occurrence. All of our favorite social media apps are imploding before our eyes. Oh, and the Nazis are back.

Jan 19, 2025 | toughpigs.com | Jarrod Fairclough

This week we spotlight our beloved flower child guitarist, Janice! Should the future Janice performers be female? Plus, who’s the fourth Muppet Golden Girl? This Episode Hosted & Edited By: Julia GaskillGuest: Lara FrazierProduced by: Jarrod FaircloughLogo by: Joe HennesThe Muppets 70 Years Logo is used with permission from The Muppets Studio, with thanks to Dani Iglesias.

Jan 17, 2025 | toughpigs.com | Joe Hennes

Get ready for the Sounds of Skeksis, as the Jim Henson classic film The Dark Crystal is getting an expanded soundtrack release for the first time ever. The 3-CD set will be released by La-La Land Records, with newly mastered versions of the soundtrack overseen and assembled by Trevor Jones, composer of the original film. The track listing is as follows:DISC 1 (46:58)1. Power Ceremony And Main Title 4:352. Jen Plays Pipes And Mystic Master Dies 3:023. Skeksis Funeral Ceremony 2:064.