New Muppet tv special this Sunday!

*Raph's Girl* · 08-01-2008, 04:05 AM

Well now I know what that whole Piggy and the Jonas Brothers thing was that I saw on her myspace page...

http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2008/072208.shtml

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The Muppets have teamed up with the Disney Channel stars for an all-new variety show special. "Studio DC: Almost Live!", originally slated for a July premiere, has since been rescheduled and is now set to make its big debut on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm eastern, 7 pm central.

The half-hour variety show will feature special appearances by Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale, Dylan & Cole Sprouse, Jonas Brothers, and the Muppets. The special will include singing and dancing, comedy sketches and the backstage antics of the original Disney Channel variety show.

Highlights of the program include Miley Cyrus performing her hit song "GNO" with the help of the Electric Mayhem; Kermit the Frog and Ashley Tisdale performing "Bop to the Top" (from High School Musical); Miss Piggy's failing attempts to join Nick, Joe and Kevin for a musical number (posing as a long-lost Jonas Sister); and Kermit and Gonzo join the cast of "The Suite Life" for a comedic skit; plus much more.

You won't want to miss this all-new musical extravaganza, as a second "Studio DC" special featuring the Muppets is already planned to air on Disney Channel sometime this fall.

The project was developed to order to introduce a new generation of fans to the Muppets – while keeping the classic feeling and tone that the Muppets are known for.

Muppets named and pictured in press materials and commercials include: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, The Snowths, The Electric Mayhem, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, The Swedish Chef and Pepe the King Prawn.

You can see the promo ads at the bottom of the link provided. As I generally avoid Disney channel I hadn't seen any of these before. But sweet that Disney's finally doing something with the Muppets!

*VaughnMichael* · 08-01-2008, 08:20 AM

As I said on Muppet Central, I'm not happy about this but whatever this special isn't for me it's for tweenagers who will just ignore the Muppets and watch because of Hannah Montana, the hotel show with ham acting, and whatever other disney kid star you can think of.
If any of you don't like those types I'd avoid this if I was you.

*Drtooth* · 08-01-2008, 09:17 AM

If they're going to use the Muppets to hock Disney shows, why not have them host an ABC preview special? I'd LOVE to see them interact with the stars of Pushing Daisies.

But I really wouldn't care to see this. Dr. Teeth or no Dr. Teeth.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2008, 10:15 AM

I'll watch for Ashley Tisdale.

Muppets? What are those? Seriously, when was the last time the damn muppets were relevant? 1992?

*VaughnMichael* · 08-01-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by King Stryker

I'll watch for Ashley Tisdale.

Muppets? What are those? Seriously, when was the last time the damn muppets were relevant? 1992?

What does it matter if they are or aren't?
Things can come and go at any time especially cartoons and properties like this.
The Ninja Turtles have done it a few times now and we may be in the midst of it happening to the comics again soon, hell even the cartoon if they don't get their act together.

Disney is right now trying differnt things to try and bring the old Muppets many of us grew up with back and while this special isn't my cup of tea I have to admit it will get allot of attention but I wonder if kids will care.

The Muppets own website and youtube videos have been the best things I've seen anyone do with the Muppets since the Jim Henson Hour.

*Drtooth* · 08-01-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by King Stryker

Muppets? What are those? Seriously, when was the last time the damn muppets were relevant? 1992?

Yeah. Sesame Street isn't the longest running kid's show, and it doesn't currently air world wide.

**Jester** · 08-01-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by King Stryker

I'll watch for Ashley Tisdale.

Muppets? What are those? Seriously, when was the last time the damn muppets were relevant? 1992?

I have lost all respect for you my friend. Ashley Tisdale is an agent of the anti-christ.

*Drtooth* · 08-01-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Ashley Tisdale is an agent of the anti-christ.

Anyone ever have the unpleasantry of actually looking at Ashley Tinsdale's Barbie type dolls? They are the scariest thing I ever seen. I really wish I didn't even look at them... But Newburry Comics had them right next to the TMNT figure box set (or something from Japan that I would have liked, I forget) and I almost passed out.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-01-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I have lost all respect for you my friend. Ashley Tisdale is an agent of the anti-christ.

I guess I should be glad that I have no clue who Ashley Tisdale is....altho I'll probably have a clue on Sunday. I cannae pass up the Muppets in any form. I just know I'll be cringing at the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus stuff....that show about the motel is somewhat tolerable.

*Drtooth* · 08-01-2008, 01:12 PM

I wanna say Ashlee is from HSM.... Is that correct?

*VaughnMichael* · 08-01-2008, 05:06 PM

I don't know who she is either but she was on that zach and codey show on disney the other night so I'm guessing she's on that or something.
To me she looks like some sort of genetic reject of Paris Hilton as if Peris isn't wonky enough looking.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I have lost all respect for you my friend. Ashley Tisdale is an agent of the anti-christ.

Sorry, I'll just lust after a cartoon character like the rest of ya'll to fit in I guess.

*VaughnMichael* · 08-01-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by King Stryker

Sorry, I'll just lust after a cartoon character like the rest of ya'll to fit in I guess.

lol not me I go after realist people in my life not movie stars I could never have or cartoons that don't exist, being grounded in reality is a nice thing.

*Cure* · 08-01-2008, 11:12 PM

I'm with Stryker, Tisdale is pretty hot.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-02-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

I don't know who she is either but she was on that zach and codey show on disney the other night so I'm guessing she's on that or something.

Ok yeah... just looked her up. She started on Suit Life of Zach and Cody but got real famous playing Poodle er I mean Sharpay (who the frak names their kid after a wrinkled dog???) in the High School Musical junk. Never seen HSM and I don't ever plan on even THINK about seeing it. :/

I found a music vid on youtube of her cover of "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid. Jodie Benson should punch her lights out.

But hey! If it wasn't for her grandfather we wouldn't have those super awsome Ginsu Knives....so yeah....

*The Stryker* · 08-02-2008, 02:40 AM

I still don't know what people have against High School Musical. It's no worse than other musicals.

*Drtooth* · 08-03-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

I found a music vid on youtube of her cover of "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid. Jodie Benson should punch her lights out.

Samuel Wright, actually. He was the voice of the Crab... and the Crab sang that one.

She's another in a long line of pre-fabricated Disney TV stars that appeal to both 12 year old girls, 10 year old boys that are starting to feel... that way..., and 50 year old perverts.

I'm sorry. Call me old school, but for a prefabricated band with a campy TV series, I'm going with The Monkees. At least they could act. Mickey Dolenz especially. Really loved him as the voice of Arthur, first season of the Tick.

*Ninjinister* · 08-03-2008, 01:20 PM

(Slowly backs out of this thread due to the focus being lost on the important things - Muppets - and the random throwing around of unfamiliar names).

*Raph's Girl* · 08-03-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Call me old school, but for a prefabricated band with a campy TV series, I'm going with The Monkees. At least they could act. Mickey Dolenz especially. Really loved him as the voice of Arthur, first season of the Tick.

The Monkees rock!!! Oh man... I just LOVE Mickey Dolenz' cover of Somewhere Out There and Ease On Down The Road. I could just listen to his stuff all day long...his voice is so soothing...*sighs*

They're all also nice guys... met em once after one of their concerts. Well I haven't met Nesmith....dunno if I ever will.

But back to the subject at hand....If this Muppet special gets overly annoying I'll probably just end up changing the channel. Or I'll just mute it when the Jonas brothers and Miley come on....

Mandi-chan · 08-03-2008, 05:51 PM

Too much of Disney's homebrewed superstars and not enough Muppets from the sounds of it.

I don't watch any of those shows (although, if I gave it a chance, I think I would like Suite Life...I think it looks funny.) so none of the celebs starring with the Muppets will be familiar to me (aside from Hannah Montana).

I'll check it out, but I'm afraid my lack of awareness regarding the celebs will bore me.

08-01-2008, 09:17 AM	#3
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	If they're going to use the Muppets to hock Disney shows, why not have them host an ABC preview special? I'd LOVE to see them interact with the stars of Pushing Daisies. But I really wouldn't care to see this. Dr. Teeth or no Dr. Teeth. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I'll watch for Ashley Tisdale. Muppets? What are those? Seriously, when was the last time the damn muppets were relevant? 1992? __________________ @~<3 Mom~@ Last edited by The Stryker; 08-01-2008 at 10:22 AM.

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I'm with Stryker, Tisdale is pretty hot. __________________

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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I still don't know what people have against High School Musical. It's no worse than other musicals. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-01-2008, 08:20 AM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	As I said on Muppet Central, I'm not happy about this but whatever this special isn't for me it's for tweenagers who will just ignore the Muppets and watch because of Hannah Montana, the hotel show with ham acting, and whatever other disney kid star you can think of. If any of you don't like those types I'd avoid this if I was you.

08-01-2008, 05:06 PM	#11
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I don't know who she is either but she was on that zach and codey show on disney the other night so I'm guessing she's on that or something. To me she looks like some sort of genetic reject of Paris Hilton as if Peris isn't wonky enough looking.

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08-03-2008, 05:51 PM	#20
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	Too much of Disney's homebrewed superstars and not enough Muppets from the sounds of it. I don't watch any of those shows (although, if I gave it a chance, I think I would like Suite Life...I think it looks funny.) so none of the celebs starring with the Muppets will be familiar to me (aside from Hannah Montana). I'll check it out, but I'm afraid my lack of awareness regarding the celebs will bore me.