Puppet History's first holiday special could have been an irreverent take-down of Christmas with a look at Saturnalia or Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, or about the Christmas Truce (which the Professor flippantly shrugs off), or could have gone into the origins of any number of strange Christmas customs or stories. So I was a little surprised when he went for Saint Nicholas, an obvious choice; and I didn't think there was much interesting to say about him other than that slap of Arius (as it turns out, there were also Pickle boys).
But, The Story of St. Nicholas is a worthy addition to the Puppet History canon. Aside from a good story, Shane goes the extra mile with this production, with multiple musical numbers and the reappearance of classic puppets of past episodes. Kate is back and appears more laid-back than usual, but still appears excited at the appearance of certain puppets. According to the Professor, she joined in while having a "green Christmas."
With Puppet History being Watcher's breakout show, it's very fitting to mark Christmas Day and the end of their "Watchermas" marathon with the Professor and his old friends. I'm not sure when we'll get season 3 of Puppet History, but hopefully this will tide everyone over until then.
But, The Story of St. Nicholas is a worthy addition to the Puppet History canon. Aside from a good story, Shane goes the extra mile with this production, with multiple musical numbers and the reappearance of classic puppets of past episodes. Kate is back and appears more laid-back than usual, but still appears excited at the appearance of certain puppets. According to the Professor, she joined in while having a "green Christmas."
With Puppet History being Watcher's breakout show, it's very fitting to mark Christmas Day and the end of their "Watchermas" marathon with the Professor and his old friends. I'm not sure when we'll get season 3 of Puppet History, but hopefully this will tide everyone over until then.