Are Sesame Street and The Muppets still as hilarious as they used to be?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the humor and entertainment value of Sesame Street and The Muppets, comparing their past and present appeal. Participants explore nostalgia, the impact of Jim Henson's death, and the evolution of children's programming.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that The Muppets are still hilarious and share fond memories of watching the shows.
  • Others question why The Muppet Show was discontinued, suggesting that modern entertainment may prioritize fast-paced and shocking content over the classic style of The Muppets.
  • A participant attributes a decline in The Muppets' inspiration to Jim Henson's death in 1990, noting that subsequent attempts to continue without him felt different.
  • Several participants share their favorite characters from both shows, highlighting personal connections and family experiences related to watching them.
  • Some participants critique the original post, suggesting it lacks substance and questioning the relevance of the shared clip.
  • One participant reflects on the subtle humor in Bert's character, noting a change in appreciation over time.
  • A participant mentions the educational value of Sesame Street and its potential role in kindergarten curricula, while expressing uncertainty about its current effectiveness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of nostalgia and critique, with no clear consensus on whether Sesame Street and The Muppets are as good as they used to be. Multiple competing views remain regarding their current relevance and entertainment value.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reference the impact of Jim Henson's death and the evolution of children's programming, but these points remain unresolved and depend on individual perspectives.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of classic children's programming, parents reflecting on their children's media consumption, and those interested in the cultural impact of The Muppets and Sesame Street.

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Muppets are hilarious!

[link deleted by russ] :smile:

Lol it is so funny to see this again! :-p

Grtz
 
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That clip is wonderful! :biggrin: Question: why did they stop producing the muppet show??

Sesame street is still running.. is it that entertainment needs to be fast and flashy? I guess people like to see shows that have shocking value, like Fear Factor or Big Brother (heard of the woman who's going give birth in the show?) :frown:
 
That was fun to watch. I think the muppets, lost there inspiration to perform, when there friend Jim Henson died 1990. I know they tried to go on without him for a while, such cute little critters, It just wasen't the same.
 
I loved the muppet show, it was great. :approve: I can still sing the opening song.
 
Sesame Street & The Muppet Show

I used to watch The Muppet Show, and when my kids were little, I'd watch some of Sesame Street with them.

We read a variety of Sesame Street books to the children as part of the early learning experience, and I used to try to sound like each character. I could do Bert and Ernie, Kermit, Fozzy Bear, and even Grover, but Grover would seriously hurt my throat if I did too much.

I found these on Wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Show

Grover and Kermit were my favorite characters on Sesame Street.

My favorite characters on the Muppet Show were Animal and Zoot.

Who was your favorite character on either show?
 
I was a fan of Miss Piggy and Gonzo. On Sesame Street, I think it was Mr. Snuffleupagus (or however that's spelled). The Muppet Show was something our whole family watched together. My parents laughed as hard as my sister and I. It was a good incentive to get us kids ready for bed. We had to take our baths before The Muppet Show started or we weren't allowed to watch, so we ALWAYS got our bath on time, and then we watched in our PJs and off to bed right after (that was more of a struggle).
 
Am I on drugs here? This thread seems like spam to me (I mean the first post, not the usual spam presented by regular GD members). The "clip" was ... well it really did not seem like a clip to me. It was what, 5 seconds long? There were no muppets in the clip. :confused:
 
S'what I got too. 2 seconds of blam
 
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I'm currently watching Sesame Street videos with my kids. Things like "Best of Ernie and Bert." When I was a kid I liked Ernie, but NOW, I'm picking up on Frank Oz's sly, subtle humor in the character of Bert.

Other story: 16 years ago I climbed Mt. McKinley. After being on the mountain for three weeks, the news of the morning when we came off the mountain was Jim Henson's death from pneumonia. I don't remember being as sad as I was that day before or since.
 
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Despite the lousy OP , here are some real video clips from the Muppet Show.
[MEDIA=youtube]1zapTDYj4sY[/MEDIA]&NR[/URL]

And here are some from Sesame Street.
[PLAIN][MEDIA=youtube]fK30qJLeKPM[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Link deleted, but there is always room for a good Muppets thread...
 
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The Number 8 - Ernie and Lefty (Classic Sesame Street)
[MEDIA=youtube]3iNHGYJuGI4[/MEDIA]&NR[/URL]

I remember Ernie and Lefty, and the usefulness of numbers. :smile:
 
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russ_watters said:
Link deleted, but there is always room for a good Muppets thread...
What was the OP?:confused:
 
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Chi Meson said:
What was the OP?:confused:
It was originally a muppet clip back in 2005 when it was first posted, but the link changed.
 
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Astronuc said:
The Number 8 - Ernie and Lefty (Classic Sesame Street)
[MEDIA=youtube]3iNHGYJuGI4[/MEDIA]&NR[/URL]

I remember Ernie and Lefty, and the usefulness of numbers. :smile:[/QUOTE]

LOL I remember that one now, it is true clssic sesame street.:smile: I have a five year old grandson and I am going to buy all the Sesame Street and Muppets DVD's I can find. He missed out on the current Sesame street because he was always in preschool when it plays here.

I don't know whether Sesame Street is as good as it used to be, but I think that if it is it would be a good part of a kindergarten curriculum.
Hmm it may be in some places but I doubt if the public schools would go for it..

The state of AZ has just started full day kindergarten. Personally I think that is a bit too much to expect from five year olds. Plus they still need a hands on approach at that age, and I don't see that in my grandson's classwork.

We did manage to take that lemon OP and turn it into lemonaid.:smile:
 
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