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Cookie Monster bizarrely caught speeding on traffic cam — but cops were not amused
It seems eating isn't the only thing Cookie Monster does too quickly.
Church of Scientology to buy historic Muppet Studios on lot established by Charlie Chaplin
The landmark lot was once home to Charlie Chaplin Studios.
Willie Nelson, Kermit the Frog sing 'Rainbow Connection' together for the first time
Kermit's version of the classic appeared on 1979's "The Muppet Movie" soundtrack.
'Ted Lasso' star wants Miss Piggy to be his leading lady
"You've done 'Muppet Christmas Carol.' You've done 'Muppet Treasure Island.' You've done 'Muppet Wizard of Oz.' … Can I please pitch that we make 'Muppets Pride and Prejudice'?"
Upstate New York home of puppeteer John Henson lists for $5 million
This historic home in Saugerties, once owned by the late puppeteer John Henson, son of muppet creator Jim Henson, is on the market for $4.99 million.
Disney slaps 'The Muppet Show' with 'offensive content' disclaimer
Even the Muppets are "offensive" these days. Anyone who streams “The Muppet Show” on Disney+ will see a declaimer first -- warning of "offensive content." Disney released five seasons of...
Pampers is ditching 'Sesame Street' diapers amid gender concerns
The characters from “Sesame Street” are quietly getting pulled from Pampers — and it might be because they’re mostly dudes. In a major move this summer that hasn’t been officially...
Your inner child deserves a visit to this magical Muppets exhibit
It looks like a hippie’s headband: a worn strip of fabric with a wire jutting out of it and a little microphone at the end. Then you see the frog...
New York's trippiest home could be yours for $1.2 million
No, you’re not on LSD. This upstate New York home really is as psychedelic as it looks. A three-bedroom pad listed for $1.2 million in Woodstock — a hippy enclave...
Christie's pension legacy and other notable comments
From the right: Time for Senate GOP To Go Nuclear The US Senate “is a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland,” says Grant Starrett at The Federalist. So with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...
'Sesame Street' debuts a new muppet with autism
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted. That certainly goes for Julia, a Muppet youngster with blazing red hair, bright green eyes — and autism....
Miss Piggy catches Tony Bennett's fall on parade float
https://twitter.com/alexismramsey/status/801832399453769728 He may have left his heart in San Francisco — but Tony Bennett owes his life to Miss Piggy. The legendary swine puppet shed her diva-like image and sprang...
Big names couldn't save these 7 shows from cancellation
With the 2016 fall TV schedule starting to take shape, it’s do-or-die time for veteran and rookie shows alike as networks make room for the new by pushing out the...
Legendary Muppets song is actually from a 1960s porno
We all know it, and once you’ve read this, you probably won’t be able to get it out of your head for the rest of the day (sorry). But did...
Days may be numbered for these TV 'bubble' shows
With the formal end of the TV season about two months away, networks have begun solidifying their schedules for the fall: ABC last week issued renewals for 15 of its...
'Walking Dead' lands 7th season; 'Muppets' extends its first
Well, no surprise here — AMC has renewed “The Walking Dead” for a seventh season, set to premiere next October. AMC also renewed “TWD” live aftershow, “Talking Dead,” hosted by...
Are these new shows already headed for cancellation?
The fall season is barely a month old, but viewers have already indicated what shows they like to watch. They love “Blindspot” on NBC. They like “Limitless,” “Life in Pieces”...
'Grinder,' 'Grandfathered' and 'Muppets' are sinking fast
Despite favorable reviews, the Rob Lowe comedy “The Grinder” is fading in the ratings, according to Variety. In fact, Fox has a problem with its entire Tuesday night lineup, which...
Josh Groban: Miss Piggy hit it and quit it
Josh Groban is an interesting case. The deep-voiced balladeer sings of romance with unabashed earnestness, then turns around and acts like a total goofball, from guesting on TV’s “Parks and...
'Muppets' beat 'Scream Queens' in premiere ratings race
Kermit and Miss Piggy proved they can still draw a crowd as their new show “The Muppets” opened to nearly 9 million viewers Tuesday at 8 p.m. The ABC comedy...