Disstevefan1
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GhostHost1000
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I actually like the ABC series. Could have been better but I liked what they tried to do anyways. Hate it got cancelled
WDWFREAK53
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I loved The Muppets with Jason and Amy.
Muppets Most Wanted was junk in comparison.
dreamfinding
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Actually, if Disney would actually involve more of the Muppet performers and let them have a say in the content, the franchise would probably be a lot better off. When I say that, I mean bringing Frank Oz and Brian Henson on as producers.
I’m also going to argue that Matt Vogel needs to spend some time with Steve Whitmire, unless Vogel’s Kermit has greatly improved since Muppets Haunted Mansion.
TrainsOfDisney
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I actually preferred Most Wanted!
They need to bring Steve back - he’s willing.
Is he really? I didn’t think he would be
TrainsOfDisney
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About a month ago he appeared at a fan convention and I got curious about what he’s been up to and read an interview where he said he would be interested in working with the muppets again.
Even if they just brought back Rizzo for a couple of scenes to test the waters it would be a step in the right direction.
Gonzo and Rizzo (David and Steve) had the best back and forth other than Jim and Frank in my opinion.
DCLcruiser
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The Muppet Christmas Carol is still my favorite version.
TrainsOfDisney
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Yes!
By the way I wrote that confusing - for non muppets fans.
I was saying that David and Steve interacting as Gonzo and Rizzo were the best duo outside of the classic Jim and Frank duos (Kermit and fozzie, Kermit and piggy, Burt and Ernie, etc.)
doctornick
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They also had a new Muppet Babies series on TV from 2018-2022
dreamfinding
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I mostly want Steve back so we can have Rizzo again.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Treasure Island is pretty good too
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Am I the only one that likes The Muppets Take Manhattan?
Rhinocerous
Premium Member
I grew up on The Muppet Movie. I love The Great Muppet Caper almost as much. The Muppets Take Manhattan never really did it for me.
Coaster Lover
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- In the Parks
- No
"Professional Pirate" is still one of my favorite villain songs from any Disney film ever... (thought the fact that I have a soft spot for Tim Curry probably gives me some bias)...
TrainsOfDisney
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Oh it’s great! It’s from the Jim Henson days of course so automatically it was good though.
LSLS
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Here's the thing. I don't watch a ton of Muppets. BUT, they feel like such a great fit for the parks. It's almost like IP doesn't matter for them to me as far as me being a die hard fan, it's just fun. I don't watch the movies really (outside of Haunted Mansion), and never really watched the shows a lot. But I know the characters, and I enjoy the Muppetvision show.
TrainsOfDisney
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I do think Kermit is one of the most recognizable IP’s in the world. I’m not sure how you gauge that but he’s got to be up there.
This is because as you said, they fit the goal of the emotions the park is evoking. They belong there.
They are a blend of in the movies/property and still a touch about making them. It was a beautiful design to send up the novelty of 3D while having some features in it. The entire show satires the 3D novelty of being in your face while being in your face about it.