Muppets Making a Comeback?
by Teresa
We have some DVDs of the old Muppet Show that, perhaps, many other parents remember like I do, from childhood.
There’s something really great about watching my kids laugh at the Muppets’ antics with guests like Steve Martin, Carol Burnett, and Gilda Radner.
Recently, after the death of Jim Henson, ownership of Kermit and Miss Piggy and Gonzo and all the rest changed hands several times, ending up in Disney’s possession.
Now, according to this New York Times article, Disney’s planning a big marketing push to lead up to a new bunch of specials and movies.
I’ll be honest; I’m not really encouraged by the fact that Disney plans to launch the comeback by having the Muppets appear with High School Musical stars and the Jonas Brothers. But I’m still holding out hope they may be able to ressurect some of the goofy, old magic of the original shows.
I guess we’ll have to wait, and watch to see what happens!
