“Unmasking the Muppets: The Surprising Secrets of Kermit’s Colorful Legacy!”
Bergen and McCarthy would also appear in The Muppet Movie, which Henson dedicated to his childhood idol after he passed away before the release of the film.
The Price to Pay
Have you ever thought about buying “The Muppets” franchise? If so, you’ll need about $80 million! In 2000, that’s what the Henson family paid.
They sold the company to Disney soon after, and have been living off their $80 million in profits since then!
Hotel Inspired?
Statler and Waldorf are actually named after two famous hotels in New York City. Statler was named after The Statler Hotel, which has since been renamed The Hotel Pennsylvania.
Waldorf, of course, got his name from the famed Waldorf Astoria hotel.
Famous Hosts
Over 120 special guests have hosted “The Muppets” throughout its forty year run. Some of the most notable are Alice Cooper, Johnny Cash, Russell Harty, and Julie Andrews. Each guest brought their own flair to the show, but none were as unique as when Kermit hosted “The Tonight Show” in 1979.
The Tonight Show
Kermit and the rest of “The Muppets” cast have made appearances on a variety of late-night talk shows over the years.
Each episode has been hilarious, but the episodes featuring Kermit seem to be the most side-splitting. It’s a shame he doesn’t have his own show!
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