I always loved watching shows involving puppets, there is always something about making what isn't entirely real seem alive. It really in a way blurs and somewhat breaks a wall of reality because logically we know what we're seeing isn't real but due to the quality of the puppeteer's performance we forget that and almost believe the puppet is alive. However, to me the real joy of puppeteering is how it helps us draw out the many hidden aspects of our personas that we can't really express successfully as ourselves, but though this form of are we can give these aspects life.
This is another one of my favorite skit shows of all time, their also another childhood relic I loved watching them back then and I still love watching them now. Jim Henson is one of my favorite effects artists, what I've always loved about his work is how much he has revolutionized puppeteering show how you can still do so much more with the form of art which is now to this day still utilized but also how he really brings them to life, making puppets not just objects of entertainment but actual characters that almost feel as real as you and me.
This skit/variety show was nothing anyone has ever seen before nor has seen ever since. Puppets caring out and running a skit show, that's something you'd never think would happen, but it did and I'm glad Jim had the guts to do it, because one wild almost out there idea turned out to be something legendary.
This show was a real phenomon that really gave people a new way in how we look at effects, comedy, music as well as stage performance which all make the show timeless to this day. In a way this is what skit/variety shows are by their nature actors pretending to be different characters for different stories while expressing comedy in many colorful different ways.
There are just loads of characters that are almost the size of roster from the DC and Marvelverse. All have different colorful personas, I remember as a kid I honestly thought they were real, with those great puppeteering and vocal performances it's almost easy to make that assumption. I'll just state a few of my favorite characters since there are so many.
Gonzo he's just great because of how strange he is. I really like that there is this enigmatic quality to him as we never really know what he really is; I always assumed he was some sort of rare bird with that long candy cane shaped nose of his and his bodily design, but he's not. Who the heck really know he could be a creature from another dimension for all I know, your guess is as good as mine. But what I love about him is how expressive he is with the strangeness, he's not afraid to put it out there, as he just does some of the craziest things because it feels good and his way of saying this is who he is. Mainly a bunch of crazy stunts that would make Jackie Chan think twice about. Like shooting himself out of a cannon that most of the time ends in disaster, though that never bothers him as he just continues to do what he does best if not very good.
Fozzie the Bear, he's funny as he's a failed comedian that is always making some of the worst jokes imaginable that only he can imagine. Yet, strangely there funny because their so bad their good and the fact that Fozzie is the one telling it. But he's such a loveable character because he's not just good to his friends but the fact that despite getting more groans than laughs, he never lets it stop him he continues doing what he loves doing despite the fact he's not very good at it, which I can emphasize with and is a good message because we all get mixed results in life but as long as we happy continuing doing what we do that what really counts.
Kermit the Frog, this is my favorite character in the show. It's funny how insecure he always is as he's always trying to keep things in order and running right despite how chaotic things always are and a certain amount of psychological and physical grief he receives from the mixed results. Which is another thing I can emphasize with as even I like things to run orderly and right. What makes him funny and loveable are despite all of the chaos he never lets it get him down, in a way it actually puts him at his best as he's always continuing and determined to put on a good show no matter what and maintain good relations with his friends and everyone around him, for the most part he succeeds.
The comedy is great as it's has a perfect balance of both visual and verbal, there are plenty of memorable lines. Even love the music there are plenty of memorable songs that I could download onto my iPod or play on a record player. The sketches and musical bits are all well written and cleverly structured, each always is something different you never know what your going to get which I think is always the best thing about sketch comedies like opening up well packaged Christmas gifts.
The other highlight of this show are the guest stars where are numerous as there are many memorable guest stars. It also makes the show a bit of a time capsule as most of the guest stars were from yesteryear and each of them are good in their own way as their not so much there playing characters for a skit but actually are all being themselves and having a good time doing it, which I find enduring.
There are a few that are my favorites like Rachel Welch whom as usual is hot which was, I'll admit a little risqué but the episode reminds us this show isn't just for kids, really love that dance with the spider puppet, I won't say any more than that you just have to see for yourself. But also like her back and forth with Mrs. Piggy which was fun.
Another is Liza Minelli whom I'll admit was kind of hot at the time, really like the noir mystery story that plays out which makes this episode awesome as I love the noir genre. It's surprisingly dark as one by one Muppets are getting killed off by an unknown assailant and it's up to Kermit and Liza to figure out who it is. I really like how it feels like a real mystery as we're solving the mystery with them and laughing at the same time, it really doesn't take itself too seriously; it's also what that film "The Happytime Murders" wanted to be but failed.
And my absolute favorite/s are Vincent Price and Alice Cooper. I know it's a tie, but both are equally awesome in my book as both are Halloween themed, I always loved Halloween themed comedy because horror and comedy are always a beautiful mix. As well as star one of my favorite actors and singers; it was a dream come true for me which is not a feeling I get often. Both episodes are great as both offer just a corn a copia based on the Halloween theme from a variety of monster puppets, Kermit as a vampire, Alice Cooper singing and dancing with puppets on some of his famous songs. For Muppet fans but also the Horror community these episodes were a real Halloween treat.
The Muppets are just puppets, their alive.
Rating: 4 stars
This is another one of my favorite skit shows of all time, their also another childhood relic I loved watching them back then and I still love watching them now. Jim Henson is one of my favorite effects artists, what I've always loved about his work is how much he has revolutionized puppeteering show how you can still do so much more with the form of art which is now to this day still utilized but also how he really brings them to life, making puppets not just objects of entertainment but actual characters that almost feel as real as you and me.
This skit/variety show was nothing anyone has ever seen before nor has seen ever since. Puppets caring out and running a skit show, that's something you'd never think would happen, but it did and I'm glad Jim had the guts to do it, because one wild almost out there idea turned out to be something legendary.
This show was a real phenomon that really gave people a new way in how we look at effects, comedy, music as well as stage performance which all make the show timeless to this day. In a way this is what skit/variety shows are by their nature actors pretending to be different characters for different stories while expressing comedy in many colorful different ways.
There are just loads of characters that are almost the size of roster from the DC and Marvelverse. All have different colorful personas, I remember as a kid I honestly thought they were real, with those great puppeteering and vocal performances it's almost easy to make that assumption. I'll just state a few of my favorite characters since there are so many.
Gonzo he's just great because of how strange he is. I really like that there is this enigmatic quality to him as we never really know what he really is; I always assumed he was some sort of rare bird with that long candy cane shaped nose of his and his bodily design, but he's not. Who the heck really know he could be a creature from another dimension for all I know, your guess is as good as mine. But what I love about him is how expressive he is with the strangeness, he's not afraid to put it out there, as he just does some of the craziest things because it feels good and his way of saying this is who he is. Mainly a bunch of crazy stunts that would make Jackie Chan think twice about. Like shooting himself out of a cannon that most of the time ends in disaster, though that never bothers him as he just continues to do what he does best if not very good.
Fozzie the Bear, he's funny as he's a failed comedian that is always making some of the worst jokes imaginable that only he can imagine. Yet, strangely there funny because their so bad their good and the fact that Fozzie is the one telling it. But he's such a loveable character because he's not just good to his friends but the fact that despite getting more groans than laughs, he never lets it stop him he continues doing what he loves doing despite the fact he's not very good at it, which I can emphasize with and is a good message because we all get mixed results in life but as long as we happy continuing doing what we do that what really counts.
Kermit the Frog, this is my favorite character in the show. It's funny how insecure he always is as he's always trying to keep things in order and running right despite how chaotic things always are and a certain amount of psychological and physical grief he receives from the mixed results. Which is another thing I can emphasize with as even I like things to run orderly and right. What makes him funny and loveable are despite all of the chaos he never lets it get him down, in a way it actually puts him at his best as he's always continuing and determined to put on a good show no matter what and maintain good relations with his friends and everyone around him, for the most part he succeeds.
The comedy is great as it's has a perfect balance of both visual and verbal, there are plenty of memorable lines. Even love the music there are plenty of memorable songs that I could download onto my iPod or play on a record player. The sketches and musical bits are all well written and cleverly structured, each always is something different you never know what your going to get which I think is always the best thing about sketch comedies like opening up well packaged Christmas gifts.
The other highlight of this show are the guest stars where are numerous as there are many memorable guest stars. It also makes the show a bit of a time capsule as most of the guest stars were from yesteryear and each of them are good in their own way as their not so much there playing characters for a skit but actually are all being themselves and having a good time doing it, which I find enduring.
There are a few that are my favorites like Rachel Welch whom as usual is hot which was, I'll admit a little risqué but the episode reminds us this show isn't just for kids, really love that dance with the spider puppet, I won't say any more than that you just have to see for yourself. But also like her back and forth with Mrs. Piggy which was fun.
Another is Liza Minelli whom I'll admit was kind of hot at the time, really like the noir mystery story that plays out which makes this episode awesome as I love the noir genre. It's surprisingly dark as one by one Muppets are getting killed off by an unknown assailant and it's up to Kermit and Liza to figure out who it is. I really like how it feels like a real mystery as we're solving the mystery with them and laughing at the same time, it really doesn't take itself too seriously; it's also what that film "The Happytime Murders" wanted to be but failed.
And my absolute favorite/s are Vincent Price and Alice Cooper. I know it's a tie, but both are equally awesome in my book as both are Halloween themed, I always loved Halloween themed comedy because horror and comedy are always a beautiful mix. As well as star one of my favorite actors and singers; it was a dream come true for me which is not a feeling I get often. Both episodes are great as both offer just a corn a copia based on the Halloween theme from a variety of monster puppets, Kermit as a vampire, Alice Cooper singing and dancing with puppets on some of his famous songs. For Muppet fans but also the Horror community these episodes were a real Halloween treat.
The Muppets are just puppets, their alive.
Rating: 4 stars