We review “Tale of Sand,” the graphic novel adaptation of Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl’s long-lost screenplay.
January 27, 2012
ToughPigs Art: Dan Barrett
The talented Dan Barrett shares some of his Muppet artwork with us!
January 20, 2012
ToughPigs Art: David Vordtriede’s Muppabet
David Vordtriede illustrates a Muppet for every letter of the alphabet!
January 17, 2012
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 4 of 4
Our interview concludes with Ms. Erickson’s time at Sesame Workshop and the Jim Henson Legacy. Includes a video bonus!
January 12, 2012
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 3 of 4
Bonnie Erickson talks about her most notable Muppet Show contributions, and the evolution of puppet-making.
January 9, 2012
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 2 of 4
In this second installment, Bonnie Erickson discusses some of the more challenging Muppets to design and build, and the origin of Miss Piggy.
January 5, 2012
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 1 of 4
Bonnie Erickson was the head of the Muppet Workshop in the early days of The Muppet Show, and built the first Miss Piggy. In part one of our interview with her, she discusses working with Don Sahlin, early experiments in puppet-making, and the concept of a “Muppet look.”
January 4, 2012
Muppet Vault: The Fabulous Miss Piggy!
Join us in Brooklyn, NY on January 22 for a Miss Piggy-themed Muppet Vault!
January 2, 2012
2011: The Year of the Muppet
All of the biggest Muppet news and most fun ToughPigs articles from the past year!
December 30, 2011
Auld Lang Swine
The Muppets have celebrated New Year’s Eve on TV a handful of times over the years. Watch some video clips while wearing your 2012 novelty glasses!
December 27, 2011
ToughPigs Goes to the Movies!
Video of the ToughPigs group viewing of The Muppets in New York City!
December 24, 2011
It’s a Very Merry Christmas Scarf
A thorough history of Kermit the Frog’s Christmas scarves!
December 22, 2011
Jingle Day: The Other White Christmas
Taking a deeper, more serious look at The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss’s Christmas equivalent.
December 20, 2011
Another Monster at the End of This Book: An App Review by Actual Children
How’s the new Sesame Street iPhone app? Let’s ask some kids!
December 16, 2011
Two Things About “The Muppets” – Part Two
Tough Pigs readers share their thoughts on the new movie, both positive and negative. Part two of two!
December 13, 2011
Two Things About “The Muppets” – Part One
Tough Pigs readers share their thoughts on the new movie, both positive and negative. Part one of two!
December 10, 2011
Sesame Street’s Proto-Gordon: Mystery NO MORE!
After years shrouded in mystery, the actor who played Gordon on Sesame Street’s test pilot episode has been identified!
December 8, 2011
Everything Stinks (or, FOX News is Full of It)
The Muppets were attacked by FOX News for brainwashing kids with the liberal agenda. FOX News is wrong.
December 5, 2011
Life’s Like a Movie: The Peter Savieri Story
Muppet fan artist Peter Savieri shares his story about how he contributed to The Muppets!
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January 23, 2012
The Muppets: What We Didn’t See
A list of missing scenes from The Muppets, and a little hope for seeing them on Blu-Ray on March 20.