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"A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted
50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and
fleece.
Long after “The Muppet Show”‘s original 120-episode run ended in 1981, the
legend and legacy of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and other creations
concocted by puppeteer and TV producer Jim Henson have kept on growing. Thanks
to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is
still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.
As a scholar of popular culture, I believe that the Muppets’ reign, which began
in the 1950s, has helped shape global culture, including educational
television. Along the way, the puppets and the people who bring them to life
have earned billions in revenue."
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
