#jerrynelson

[robbmommaerts]

“A Muppet Family Christmas” is always one of my favorite holiday specials. A must-watch for me and my family each year. It first aired on December 16th, 1987, I remember watching it that night. You can find this on older VHS, DVD, pirated copies plus its on YouTube. It features a pretty large crossover of all the Henson properties at the time before the Disney acquisition... The Muppets, Muppet Babies, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock. The Muppets travel to Fozzie Bear’s mom’s house unannounced to surprise her, when the whole time she was preparing to leave for a Christmas vacation in Malibu. Of course the story builds from there. It is super funny and a great interaction of different characters from the Jim Henson universe. “They’re from television, I recognize Fozzie’s WEIRDO friends!” #themuppets #muppets #muppetfanart #amuppetfamilychristmas #christmasspecial #holiday #kermitthefrog #fozziebear #thegreatgonzo #swedishchef #animal #doctorteeth #floydpepper #samtheeagle #rizzotherat #jimhenson #frankoz #davidgoelz #jerrynelson #stevewhitmire ##1980s #nostalgia #inkdrawing #robbmommaerts https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWcicgOdT1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[n0nb1narycode]

Blu Christmas Holiday Movie Asplosion 2022! ⛄ Chapter 47: The Muppet Christmas Carol 🦌 While this may not be the version of A Christmas Carol that I personally feel is the best version (though close), I do think it's probably the most enjoyable to watch, and the coziest feeling, and of course, the most Muppety version (and because of the inclusion of Gonzo as Charles Dickens, it may be the version with the most actual writing from the original book). Wherever it places in your heart, there's no denying its charm. Also, Michael Caine is an excellent Scrooge. Also, this was the first theatrical Muppets release after Jim Henson had passed, as well as the first movie directed by his son, Brian Henson. Oh, and you can bet I didn't stay restricted to just my blu-ray for this one, as Disney+ has released the 30th anniversary edition of it with the song "When Love is Gone" seemlessly restored (though the "full length" version is only available under the Special Features for it, oddly) and the whole thing in a pretty good 4K scan. Now I just wish they'd release the properly restored full version of it on a 4K disc, but anyways, it's great and a classic in its own right! 🌲 ❄️ 🎄 🎅 #TheMuppetChristmasCarol #1992 (#MuppetChristmasCarol ) #MichaelCaine #MichaelCaineAsScrooge #GonzoAsCharlesDickens #DaveGoelz #JerryNelson #FrankOz #BrianHenson #JerryJuhl #JimHenson #TheMuppets #BluChristmasHolidayMovieAsplosion2022 #iLoveMovies #christmasmovies #holidaymovies #xmas #christmasspecials #holidayfilms #holidays #movies #christmas #iLoveChristmas #blurays #bluray #MovieNerd #abluchristmas #christmasfilms #christmasmoviemarathon . https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7cQRvvmqAmv4pAi-CEf5KxxpQSHv85pA55QA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[andyb3nn3tt]

Inktober Day 31 - JUG-BAND! . Closing out the month with the FROGTOWN HOLLOW JUBILEE JUG BAND: Emmet Otter, Harvey Beaver, Wendell Porcupine, and Charlie Muskrat. Wanted to try some of these guys back in 2019, but they had to wait until now; I hope this is a suitable send-off! . Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is on another level. It really set the bar for the Henson Co's practical effects on TV; from Kermit on the bicycle, to Emmet and Ma rowing down the river, to the ice skating, to the River Bottom Nightmare Band tearing through the streets in their jalopy, to the fish muppet swimming in the aquarium and spitting water, to the walking marionette Muppets... it's a showcase of ingenuity in practical effects. And seeing modern TV specials like the Muppets Haunted Mansion just highlights how much of the magic has been lost with the prevalence of digital effects. . THANK YOU ALL AGAIN for the overwhelming amount of support all month; it never gets old. Cheers for all the likes, shares, comments and personal messages. Couldn't do it without you. . 7.5 x 11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen White ink on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper, @speedball_art Hunt 107 nib, Hunt 56 "School" nib and @pentelofamerica Color Brush, 95 minutes. . Soundtrack: Peter Gabriel - So . . #ink #Inktober #inktober2021 #Muptober #JimHenson #JerryNelson #RichardHunt #DaveGoelz #Muppets #theMuppets #Disney #muppetshow #themuppetshow #SesameStreet #EmmetOtter #EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas #JugBand #Wendell #Harvey #Charlie #Otter #Porcupine #Beaver #Muskrat #FrogtownHollow #FrogtownHollowJubileeJugBand #b3nn3tt https://www.instagram.com/p/CVsdIInIUzW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ele-nixu]

SkekSo “The Emperor”

So he’s either summoning the power of the darkening or awkwardly karaoke-ing lol 

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More Dark Crystal stuff here:

SkekGra “The Heretic”

SkekMal “The Hunter”

SkekSil “The Chamberlain”

SkekTeK “The Scientist”

SkekZok “The Ritual Master”

SkekOk “The Scroll-Keeper”

UrVa “The Archer”

[adamwatchesmovies]

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

A Christmas Carol has been brought to the silver screen so many times you better make some radical changes to stand out from the rest or not even bother. The Muppet Christmas Carol brings us a new vision of the classic story that's sure to please fans of Jim Henson’s creations but does not rank among the adaptations of the Charles Dickens novella.

Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is a bitter miser who considers the ideals and spirit of Christmas pure humbug. He even hesitates to give his underpaid assistant Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) the day off and scoffs at his nephew Fred (Steven Mackintosh) when he invites him to a holiday dinner. One cold Christmas Eve, the ghost of Scrooge's partners, the Marleys (Statler and Waldorf) appear to him with a warning: three spirits are coming to visit him. Unless he heeds their warning, he faces an eternity of suffering.

The songs in this musical are well done. A couple of them will stick in your memory even long after the end credits. The number that introduces Scrooge is particularly effective. It's a strong beginning, as Michael Caine is excellent as the ice-hearted money lender. He's doubly impressive once we remember that most of the time, he's speaking to felt creations.

Unfortunately, A Christmas Carol isn’t a story that meshes with comedic songs and characters particularly well. There is room for jokes and humor, but the gags often feel forced, undermine the drama, or don’t fit the story. No better example can be found than in the scenes where Scrooge faces the Ghost of Christmas Future. Throughout the entire film, Gonzo the Great (as Charles Dickens) and his friend Rizzo the rat act as narrators, but the constant cutting between the frightening tone and the fuzzy creations yucking it up wouldn’t work at all. Knowing this, director Brian Henson has them leave the film, assuring us that they will return during the conclusion. It’s the right choice, but also proves the point that maybe the Muppets should’ve picked a different Holiday story to invade.

I hate to sound overly negative, as the film is a great technical achievement and, overall, more good than bad, but there are several missteps along the way. The biggest… might not even be included in the film you’re watching! It’s a song between Scrooge and his lost love, Belle (Meredith Braun). The actress has a decent set of pipes, but the number she’s given stops the film cold and isn’t compelling at all. Only certain versions of the home release include this scene, and it’s gracious of the film for cutting it, but that again shows how widely the picture ranges. On one hand, you’ve got fantastic puppets, completely convincing special effects, several good songs, and a great performance by Caine. On the other, you have forgettable musical numbers that will bore you, jokes that don’t land, and an inconsistent tone.

There are some puzzling decisions throughout The Muppet Christmas Carol, such as the Ghost of Christmas Past (voiced by Jessica Fox), a new puppet that reminds the audience of the Gelflings in The Dark Crystal but is unintentionally creepy. It kept reminding me of a Halloween mask, or someone who’s had way too much botox. Hiccups like this prevent the film from being all it could be. Despite the faults, The Muppet Christmas Carol is worth adding to your holiday movie marathon for what it does well or to mix things up. (On Blu-ray, December 17, 2017)

[mrscratch0753]

Don’t have a lot of muppet drawings so far, but happy 50th birthday to Sesame Street! ❤️ #sesamestreet #sesamestreet50 #muppets #jerrynelson #drawing #countvoncount #igart #artlife #muppeteer #blackandwhiteart #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B4s68yxgFkz/?igshid=focktf8u8pm6

[adamac]

Richard Hunt's #Kermit rendition is briefly heard during #improvisation with Jerry Nelson and Jim Henson in production for #emmetottersjugbandchristmas #kermitthefrog #richardhunt #jerrynelson #jimhenson #nuppets #goof #outtake #henson https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGKbfWjKtP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l3n7m8iztdtp

[jamest541975]

#Repost @justafanoffilm with @repostsaveapp ・・・ 25 years ago today, "Muppet Treasure Island" was released in the US (February 16, 1996). . Fun fact: Originally, Gonzo and Rizzo were written as the leads. The character of Jim Hawkins was split into two with Gonzo and Rizzo as "Jim" and "Hawkins", but that plan was scrapped because "Treasure Island" is a story about a boy becoming a man. . . . #muppettreasureisland #1996 #muppet #muppets #themuppets #brianhenson #timcurry #davegoelz #stevewhitmire #jerrynelson #kevinclash #frankoz #90sfilms #90smovies #90s #onthisday #onthisdayinfilm #filmhistory #moviehistory #todayinfilmhistory #todayinfilmhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CLX2bx6F0ZL/?igshid=p7o3pwqixe9b

[mojoswork]

Halloween is only 36 days away. Ah! Ah! Ah! #art🎨 #sesamestreet #viewerslikeyou #jimhenson #thecount #dracula #vampires #happyhalloween #trickortreat #acrylic #painting #muppets #countvoncount #jerrynelson

[rosemciversource]

Rose McIver celebrating Christmas

Rose McIver and her friend Elvy Yost, shared two videos of them having fun celebrating Christmas. You can find them below. imrosemciver: I'm sorry, what else is Christmas for? @elvyalreadyexistselvyalreadyexists: #muppetchristmascarol #dubsmash #tinytim #bobcratchit #robin #kermit #jerrynelson #stevewhitmire #💚 @imrosemciver @themuppets Rose also shared three pictures for Xmas. Meri Kirihimete my…

[robbmommaerts]

A fan art image I created last year for Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. A holiday special I’ve enjoyed so much over the years. #emmetottersjugbandchristmas #jerrynelson #jimhenson #hensoncompany #muppets #christmas #holidayspecial #paulwilliams #muppetfanart #puppetry #fanart #robbmommaerts https://www.instagram.com/p/CmO1Vs5u1-G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[n0nb1narycode]

It's high time for another duo of seasonal Henson/Muppets goodness. As I keep pointing out, the placement in the loose order of this marathon is precarious at best, and many have shifted yet again, as I watch them this year, but for the time being, this felt a good place for a another Henson injection. 🌲 Blu Christmas Holiday Movie Asplosion 2022! ⛄ Chapter 24: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 🦌 This adorable Jim Henson TV special classic, from back in 77' right about smack dab in the middle of the run of the original Muppet Show, is full of charm, muppetry, and a couple songs that sounded so authentically like they should've been existing long established standards that many thought they were, and have since essentially become so (sometimes the genius of Paul Williams hits just right). I mean, I could swear "Our World" and in particular "When the River Meets the Sea" must've been existing classics, and yet...Anyways, this blu-ray (2018 release) looks better than ever, and also restored the long left out Kermit scenes (even if not his additional narration, for whatever reason). ❄️ 🎄 🎅 #EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas #1977 (#JimHensonsEmmetOttersJugBandChristmas ) #EmmetOtter #JimHenson #Kermit #JerryJuhl #FrankOz #JerryNelson #DaveGoelz #RichardHunt #PaulWilliams #Muppets #BluChristmasHolidayMovieAsplosion2022 #iLoveMovies #christmasmovies #holidaymovies #xmas #christmasspecials #holidayfilms #holidays #movies #christmas #iLoveChristmas #blurays #bluray #MovieNerd #abluchristmas #christmasfilms #christmasmoviemarathon . https://www.instagram.com/p/CmVIlzTOSIJ0RUV1MO0U3_74foOGMl4Vc-Tcu00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[andyb3nn3tt]

Inktober Day 23 - The Amazing Mumford . "A-LA PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES" . I had originally meant to do a Saturday/Sunday 2-parter this weekend, but things got shuffled and changed a little, so tomorrow will be 2-fer Sunday! . Mumford was another favorite of mine - although a lot of that might have been due to the exploits of his lovable, furry assistant GROVER ("HEEEEEEEEEEY, MUMFY BABEEEEEEEE!"). Reference is a little hard to come by for this guy, so I've done my best. I like the hat on Mumfy, although he often removed it seconds into the act - probably due to balance and durability issues. . 7.5 x 11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen White ink on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper, @speedball_art Hunt 107 nib, Hunt 56 "School" nib and @pentelofamerica Color Brush, 45 minutes. . Soundtrack: Tricky - Pre-Millennium Tension . . #ink #Inktober #inktober2021 #Muptober #JimHenson #jerryNelson #Muppets #theMuppets #Disney #muppetshow #themuppetshow #SesameStreet #Mumford #TheAmazingMumford #Magician #Illusionist #ALaPeanutButterSandwiches #b3nn3tt https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYnOZPr2Dj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mrscratch0753]

#inktober Day 5- original #muppeteer Jerry Nelson (#CountVonCount #GoboFraggle #HerryMonster #CrazyHarry #theAmazingMumford #FloydPepper #LewZealand among many others) 1934-2012 #art #artlife #muppets #jerrynelson #adrawingaday #igart #inktober2018 #fanart #markers #penandink #artistsoninstagram #prismacolorpremier #pilotpens #drawing #artistsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BojzaGqFvzi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i0y4yjpxsaxx

[adamac]

#Repost @jane_lane_fanboy ・・・ Muppet performers with their characters they represent. #sesamestreet #themuppetshow #FraggleRock #kermitthefrog #jimhenson #cookiemonster #frankoz #jerrynelson #herrymonster #richardhunt #scooter #stevewhitmire #wembleyfraggle #davegolez #booberfraggle #muppets #Muppet https://www.instagram.com/p/BpwY1Kjjug6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iebagoct425e

[nevertoooldtolovemuppets]