“Unmasking the Muppets: The Surprising Secrets of Kermit’s Colorful Legacy!”
An International Phenomenon
At last count, “The Muppets” has been aired in over one hundred countries worldwide. It has also been dubbed in more than fifteen languages. That’s pretty impressive for a show starring puppets!
Of course, some characters have different names in different versions of the show.
A Brilliant Creator
Mississippi-born Jim Henson dreamed up the idea for “The Muppets,” and followed through with it until his untimely death in 1990. Just a few days after making an appearance on a famous talk show, he died of organ failure brought on by an untreated case of strep throat.
He was the sole puppeteer for Kermit the Frog during his lifetime.
More Muppets?
During his lifetime, Jim Henson created more than 2,000 different characters for “The Muppets.” Many of them became mainstays in different versions of the show aired around the world, but some never came to fruition.
Some of Henson’s original drawings of these characters can be bought on Ebay for thousands of dollars.
Two Levels of Jokes
Over the years, groups like MillionsOfMoms have criticized “The Muppets” for being inappropriate. They allege that the show is “sexually-charged” and includes references to drugs.
Disney maintains that “adult jokes operate on two different levels,” meaning that these references are meant to go over children’s heads but be funny to adults.
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