Everybody has their favourite Henson moments. I do know I do. You do too. Everybody does.
In honor of the seventieth anniversary of Sam and Mates and the inception of The Jim Henson Firm, we’re teaming up with The Jim Henson Legacy and The Museum of the Transferring Picture (and followers like you!) to compile the definitive record of the highest 70 Biggest Moments in Henson Historical past.
Right here’s the way it’ll work: You’ll submit your favourite Henson moments, and the profitable moments can be revealed at a particular Museum of the Transferring Picture compilation screening later this 12 months.
However what, you might ask, constitutes a “Henson second“?? An incredible query, and also you’re so very astute for asking it. A Henson second is something from the total timeline of The Jim Henson Firm, the Muppets, and Sesame Road. From a number of transient seconds to a number of minutes (however not fairly so long as a full episode of tv – we’ve acquired to attract the road someplace).
Maybe your favourite Henson moments embrace a music with a celeb visitor star, a Miss Piggy karate chop, an excellent Creature Store impact, or the funnest comedy sketch you’ve ever seen in your whole, Muppet-loving life. Get inventive, assume exterior the field, and look deep inside your soul – your favourite moments are in there.
These moments might come from nearly wherever. Scenes from The Muppet Present, Sesame Road, Fraggle Rock, and all the function movies are up for grabs. But additionally any TV particular, visitor look, business or discuss present second. From the earliest days of Sam and Mates and the Wilkins commercials, straight by way of Muppets Mayhem and Again to the Rock. There’s a lot nice stuff from the previous 70 years, and we wish to hear about it all!
However what, you might ask, will you get in return for revealing your favourite Muppet moments? One other stable query, one worthy of shouting from a mountaintop. Everybody who sends us their favourite moments can be included within the credit of the ultimate presentation. But additionally, everyone knows it’s not concerning the credit score – it’s about sharing our love of those iconic scenes.
However what, you might ask… no, we don’t want to do that bit once more, I’ll simply let you know. The ultimate collection of the highest 70 moments can be deliberated and chosen by the group at The Jim Henson Legacy. And if anybody’s worthy of taking part in decide and jury for this occasion, it’s them.
Click on right here to submit your favourite Henson moments! The shape will assist you to submit as much as 15 moments, however don’t really feel obligated to ship so many – just some can be greater than sufficient. Submissions can be closed after August 1st, so get to work!
And keep tuned for more information concerning the large occasion on the Museum of the Transferring Picture the place the profitable roster can be revealed!
Click on right here to argue over your faves on the ToughPigs Discord!
by Joe Hennes – [email protected]
