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  1. 2 days ago · The Muppets is a 2011 American musical comedy film directed by James Bobin, produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, and written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller. It is the seventh theatrical film featuring the Muppets. [7] The film stars Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones, as well as Muppet performers Steve ...

  2. 2 days ago · It is known for its images communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, and includes short films, with humor and cultural references. It premiered on November 10, 1969, to positive reviews, some controversy, [ 13 ] and high viewership.

  3. Sep 20, 2024 · Jim Henson, American puppeteer and filmmaker, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. He coined the term ‘Muppets’ as a meld of ‘marionettes’ and ‘puppets.’. Notable characters included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster. Learn more about Henson’s life and career.

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  4. Sep 12, 2024 · List of Disney movies. This is a list of movies produced by Disney and its current label, Walt Disney Pictures. Pixar movies are also included.

  5. Sep 21, 2024 · Sesame Street, American educational television series for children. It debuted in 1969 on the National Educational Television network, an entity that became the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in 1970. The show has been continually broadcast since its inception, making it one of the longest-running shows in American history.

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  6. 3 days ago · Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod.

  7. Sep 18, 2024 · The Muppets, a series featuring Henson’s characters in a mockumentary scenario, aired for one season from 2015 to 2016. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.