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[[Image:AcademyAwards2012b.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at the 2012 Academy Awards.]]
 
[[Image:Jimjaneoscars.jpg|frame|Jim and [[Jane Henson]] arrive at the 52nd Oscars in 1980.]]
 
[[Image:Jimjaneoscars.jpg|frame|Jim and [[Jane Henson]] arrive at the 52nd Oscars in 1980.]]
 
[[Image:Kermitoscars.jpg|frame|Kermit the Frog performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection" in 1980.]]
 
[[Image:Kermitoscars.jpg|frame|Kermit the Frog performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection" in 1980.]]
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[[Image:Oscars backstage.JPG|thumb|300px|Scooter and Kermit backstage of the Oscars.]]
 
[[Image:Oscars backstage.JPG|thumb|300px|Scooter and Kermit backstage of the Oscars.]]
 
[[Image:YouTube-MissPiggy&Whoopi-Oscars1996.jpg|thumb|300px|Host Whoopi Goldberg with Babe and Miss Piggy in 1996.]]
 
[[Image:YouTube-MissPiggy&Whoopi-Oscars1996.jpg|thumb|300px|Host Whoopi Goldberg with Babe and Miss Piggy in 1996.]]
[[Image:AcademyAwards2012a.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at the 2012 Academy Awards.]]
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[[File:The Muppets Interview - Oscar Hosting Campaign|thumb|300px|The Muppets addressing the fan campaign.]]
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[[Image:AcademyAwards2012a.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit and Miss Piggy at the 2012 Oscars.]]
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[[Image:AcademyAwards-K&P-(2012-02-26).jpg|thumb|300px|Introducing Cirque du Soleil in 2012.]]
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[[Image:BretMcKenzie-Oscar.jpg|thumb|300px|Bret McKenzie with his Oscar.]]
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'''Academy Awards''', or "Oscars," are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing excellence in the film industry. The ceremonies have been held since 1929, and the celebration has been televised beginning in 1953. [[Jim Henson]] and [[:Category:The Muppets Characters|the Muppets]] have received several nominations.
 
'''Academy Awards''', or "Oscars," are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing excellence in the film industry. The ceremonies have been held since 1929, and the celebration has been televised beginning in 1953. [[Jim Henson]] and [[:Category:The Muppets Characters|the Muppets]] have received several nominations.
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Additionally, the Muppets have made several appearances at these ceremonies.
 
Additionally, the Muppets have made several appearances at these ceremonies.
   
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After over thirty years since their first nomination, the Muppets finally won their first Academy Award in 2012. The trophy was awarded to [[Bret McKenzie]] in the Best Original Song category for "[[Man or Muppet]]" from 2011's ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]''.
==Nominations & Awards==
 
   
 
==Nominations & Awards==
 
===1966===
 
===1966===
 
''[[Time Piece]]''
 
''[[Time Piece]]''
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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* At the 52nd Academy Awards on April 14, [[1980]], [[Miss Piggy]] and host [[Johnny Carson]] converse about her failure to garner a Best Actress Nomination for her work in ''The Muppet Movie''. To her question whether or not he thought her to be "Oscar material," he replies "Oscar Mayer, maybe." [[Kermit the Frog]] appears and performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection." (Carson also references ''The Muppet Movie'' in his opening monologue for the ceremonies, stating that Miss Piggy "had to keep one loin on the floor" to preserve the film's G rating.)
   
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* At the 54th Academy Awards in [[1982]], Kermit and Miss Piggy perform "The First Time It Happens" live on stage. As host Johnny Carson quips, [[Beverly Sills]] and Luciano Pavarotti were supposed to perform the number, but they were otherwise engaged. Near the middle, Kermit and Piggy dance elegantly and let the pre-recorded background vocalists handle the lyrics, joining in for just a line or two before resuming their duet. The pair also succumb to the sentimental nature of the song, showing greater tenderness and emotional closeness (from both pig *and* frog) than in most appearances. At the end, Miss Piggy gives Kermit a [[Kissing Muppets|kiss]]. The cameras cut to the applauding audience (including a shot of [[Dudley Moore]]) and then the Muppet stars take a bow, as Miss Piggy blows "Kissy kissy" kisses to all with her handkerchief.
   
* At the 52nd Academy Awards on April 14, [[1980]], [[Miss Piggy]] and host [[Johnny Carson]] converse about her failure to garner a Best Actress Nomination for her work in ''The Muppet Movie''. To her question whether or not he thought her to be "Oscar material," he replies "Oscar Mayer maybe." [[Kermit the Frog]] performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection." {{youtube|mpMzpFqZAFg}}
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* At the 58th Academy Awards in [[1986]], Kermit, [[Scooter]] and Jim Henson present the award for "Best Short Film, Animated" to Cilia Van Dijk, Producer of Anna & Bella. Kermit gets a bit frazzled when Scooter is physically unable to open the envelope to announce the winner. An appearance by Jim Henson quickly rectifies the situation. [[Statler and Waldorf]] also make an appearance from the audience. {{youtube|YWYh4_h8ud4}}
   
 
* During the 68th Academy Awards on March 25, [[1996]], Miss Piggy intercepts a video conference uplink between host [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and nominee [[Babe]] in order to assert her porcine ranking in Hollywood. Piggy offers to save the show with one of her sensational production numbers she titles "Porkahontas," but instead the audience is saved by the recovery of the initial connection.
* At the 54th Academy Awards in [[1982]], Kermit and Miss Piggy perform "The First Time It Happens" live on stage. {{youtube|xoTgpWUsmNA}}
 
   
 
* [[Dom DeLuise]] appeared in the In Memorial segment of the [[2010]] Academy Awards. The broadcast used a clip from ''The Muppet Movie''.
* At the 58th Academy Awards in [[1986]], Kermit, [[Scooter]] and Jim Henson present the award for "Best Short Film, Animated" to Cilia Van Dijk, Producer of Anna & Bella. Kermit gets a bit frazzled when Scooter is physically unable to open the envelope to announce the winner. An appearance by Jim Henson quickly rectifies the situation. [[Statler and Waldorf]] also make an appearance from the audience.
 
   
 
* Kermit and Miss Piggy made an appearance at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, [[2012]]. They spoke of their first movie experiences and introduced a [[Cirque du Soleil]] act which featured music by Danny Elfman. The duo wore designer clothing to the show. As mentioned in a press statement:
* During the 68th Academy Awards on March 25, [[1996]], Miss Piggy intercepts a video conference uplink between host [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and nominee [[Babe]] in order to assert her porcine ranking in Hollywood by offering to save the show with one of her sensational production numbers she titles "Porkahontas," but instead the audience is saved by the recovery of the initial connection.
 
   
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::Miss Piggy is wearing a dress by [[Zac Posen]], jewelry from [[Fred Leighton]], shoes by [[Christian Louboutin]], handbag from and hair styled by [[Kim Kimble]]. Kermit is wearing a tux from [[Brooks Brothers]]
* [[Dom DeLuise]] appeared in the In Memorial segment of the [[2010]] Academy Awards. The broadcast used a clip from ''The Muppet Movie''.
 
   
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::For more on Miss Piggy’s jewels:
* Kermit and Miss Piggy made an appearance at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, [[2012]]. They spoke of their first movie experiences and introduced a [[Cirque du Soleil]] act.
 
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::1940s amethyst and diamond ring in gold (70.0 carats) –lavender is her signature color after all
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::1950s diamond and platinum swirl necklace (55 carats) with matching swirl bracelet (40 carats)
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::Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble (Beyonce, Shakira, Kerry Washington) put the finishing touches on Miss Piggy by adding a diamond and platinum headband (approx. 10 carats) and 1040s clip in the back.
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==Hosting fan campaign==
 
In February 2011, one Facebook user started a campaign called [http://www.facebook.com/MuppetOscars The Muppets Should Host the 2012 Oscars], after a largely panned ceremony hosted by [[Anne Hathaway]] and James Franco. In November 2011, after co-producer Brett Ratner stepped down and [[Eddie Murphy]] subsequently resigned as well, the Facebook page went viral. By late afternoon on November 10, when [[Billy Crystal]] announced on [[Twitter]] that he was hosting, well over 20,000 had "Liked" the page.
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Some media outlets labelled the page as a publicity stunt, officially run by Disney.<ref>[http://www.goldderby.com/theater/news/2114/news-nuggets-a-very-merry-muppet-oscars.html GoldDerby - News Nuggets: A very merry Muppet Oscars?]</ref>
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At the London premiere of ''The Muppets'', at the May Fair Hotel, Kermit commented: "I am going to be presenting but not the way you think. I will be at the coat check, presenting people with their coats. It's a whole different job. So yes, I think Billy Crystal is taking all the glory. But you know, Billy's a good friend and we'll wait and see how that works out. Hear that, Billy? I'd love to work with you!"<ref>Lizzie Catt with Lisa Higgins and Jack Teague, "[http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/298405 The Muppets star Kermit the Frog reveals his Oscars role]", ''Daily Express'', 28 January 2012.</ref>
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==2012 Preshow==
 
[[Kermit the Frog]] and [[Darren Criss]] sang "[[Rainbow Connection]]" during the 2012 [[E!]] Oscar preshow, a lead up to their red carpet show. There was also a solo recording of Criss made. {{youtube|wI5VLEX5urg}}
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==References==
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*In a 1980's episode of ''[[Sesame Street]]'', [[Slimey the Worm]] makes a movie. [[Oscar]] bestows upon him the "Wormy Award." [[Maria]] chuckles, prompting Oscar to ask if she has a better name. She suggests the "Oscar" award. Oscar responds, "Great name. Wish I'd thought of it."
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*In "[[Episode 114: Little Green Lie|Little Green Lie]]", Piggy offers an Academy Awards gift bag to Robin to make him feel better.
   
 
==Connections==
 
==Connections==
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* [[Anne Hathaway]]
 
* [[Anne Hathaway]]
 
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==Hosting fan campaign==
 
[[Video:The Muppets Interview - Oscar Hosting Campaign|thumb|300px|The Muppets addressing the issue in 2012.]]
 
In February 2011, one Facebook user started a campaign called [http://www.facebook.com/MuppetOscars The Muppets Should Host the 2012 Oscars], after a largely panned ceremony hosted by [[Anne Hathaway]] and James Franco. In November 2011, after co-producer Brett Ratner stepped down and [[Eddie Murphy]] subsequently resigned as well, the Facebook page went viral. By late afternoon on November 10, when [[Billy Crystal]] announced on [[Twitter]] that he was hosting, well over 20,000 had "Liked" the page.
 
 
Some media outlets labelled the page as a publicity stunt, officially run by Disney.<ref>http://www.goldderby.com/theater/news/2114/news-nuggets-a-very-merry-muppet-oscars.html</ref>
 
 
At the London premiere of ''The Muppets'', at the May Fair Hotel, Kermit commented: "I am going to be presenting but not the way you think. I will be at the coat check, presenting people with their coats. It's a whole different job. So yes, I think Billy Crystal is taking all the glory. But you know, Billy's a good friend and we'll wait and see how that works out. Hear that, Billy? I'd love to work with you!"<ref>Lizzie Catt with Lisa Higgins and Jack Teague, "[http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/298405 The Muppets star Kermit the Frog reveals his Oscars role]", ''Daily Express'', 28 January 2012.</ref>
 
 
==Preshow==
 
 
Kermit the Frog and [[Darren Criss]] sang "[[Rainbow Connection]]" during the 2012 [[E!]] Oscar preshow.
 
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]
 
* [[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]
   
==References==
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==Sources==
 
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<references />
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.oscars.org/awardsdatabase/index.html The Academy Awards Database] (official site)
 
* [http://www.oscars.org/awardsdatabase/index.html The Academy Awards Database] (official site)
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sIBz-rEEW8&list=PLD14FD6F9A4B48B3B&index=10&feature=plpp_video Video of "Man or Muppet" winning for Best Original Song during the 84th Academy Awards ceromony]
 
[[Category:Awards]]
 
[[Category:Awards]]
 
[[Category:TV Appearances]]
 
[[Category:TV Appearances]]

Revision as of 08:10, 24 February 2016

AcademyAwards2012b

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at the 2012 Academy Awards.

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Jim and Jane Henson arrive at the 52nd Oscars in 1980.

Kermitoscars

Kermit the Frog performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection" in 1980.

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Host Johnny Carson with guest host Miss Piggy in 1980.

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Kermit and Piggy appearing at the 54th annual Academy Awards ceremony in 1982.

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Kermit, Scooter, Statler and Waldorf, and Jim Henson at the 1986 Academy Awards.

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Kermit, Jim Henson, Scooter, Richard Hunt at the 1986 Academy Awards with Cilia Van Dijk, producer of "Anna & Bella," and the winner of Best Short Film, Animated.

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Kermit, Jim Henson, Scooter and Richard Hunt.

Oscars backstage

Scooter and Kermit backstage of the Oscars.

YouTube-MissPiggy&Whoopi-Oscars1996

Host Whoopi Goldberg with Babe and Miss Piggy in 1996.

File:The Muppets Interview - Oscar Hosting Campaign

The Muppets addressing the fan campaign.

AcademyAwards2012a

Kermit and Miss Piggy at the 2012 Oscars.

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Introducing Cirque du Soleil in 2012.

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Bret McKenzie with his Oscar.

AcademyAwards2012f

Academy Awards, or "Oscars," are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing excellence in the film industry. The ceremonies have been held since 1929, and the celebration has been televised beginning in 1953. Jim Henson and the Muppets have received several nominations.

Additionally, the Muppets have made several appearances at these ceremonies.

After over thirty years since their first nomination, the Muppets finally won their first Academy Award in 2012. The trophy was awarded to Bret McKenzie in the Best Original Song category for "Man or Muppet" from 2011's The Muppets.

Nominations & Awards

1966

Time Piece

Nominations:

  • Best Short Subject, Live Action Subjects: Jim Henson, director
    • Lost to Le Poulet, by Claude Berri

1980

The Muppet Movie

Nominations:

  • Best Music, Original Song: Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher (for The Rainbow Connection)
    • Lost to Norma Rae, David Shire (music), Norman Gimbel (lyrics) for the song It Goes Like It Goes
  • Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score: Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher

1982

The Great Muppet Caper

Nominations:

  • Best Music, Original Song: Joe Raposo (for The First Time It Happens)
    • Lost to Arthur, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen for the song Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)

1985

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Nominations:

2012

The Muppets

Nominations:

Submissions for The Muppets

In 2011, Disney submitted three songs from The Muppets for consideration by the Academy:

Appearances

  • At the 52nd Academy Awards on April 14, 1980, Miss Piggy and host Johnny Carson converse about her failure to garner a Best Actress Nomination for her work in The Muppet Movie. To her question whether or not he thought her to be "Oscar material," he replies "Oscar Mayer, maybe." Kermit the Frog appears and performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection." (Carson also references The Muppet Movie in his opening monologue for the ceremonies, stating that Miss Piggy "had to keep one loin on the floor" to preserve the film's G rating.)
  • At the 54th Academy Awards in 1982, Kermit and Miss Piggy perform "The First Time It Happens" live on stage. As host Johnny Carson quips, Beverly Sills and Luciano Pavarotti were supposed to perform the number, but they were otherwise engaged. Near the middle, Kermit and Piggy dance elegantly and let the pre-recorded background vocalists handle the lyrics, joining in for just a line or two before resuming their duet. The pair also succumb to the sentimental nature of the song, showing greater tenderness and emotional closeness (from both pig *and* frog) than in most appearances. At the end, Miss Piggy gives Kermit a kiss. The cameras cut to the applauding audience (including a shot of Dudley Moore) and then the Muppet stars take a bow, as Miss Piggy blows "Kissy kissy" kisses to all with her handkerchief.
  • At the 58th Academy Awards in 1986, Kermit, Scooter and Jim Henson present the award for "Best Short Film, Animated" to Cilia Van Dijk, Producer of Anna & Bella. Kermit gets a bit frazzled when Scooter is physically unable to open the envelope to announce the winner. An appearance by Jim Henson quickly rectifies the situation. Statler and Waldorf also make an appearance from the audience. (YouTube)
  • During the 68th Academy Awards on March 25, 1996, Miss Piggy intercepts a video conference uplink between host Whoopi Goldberg and nominee Babe in order to assert her porcine ranking in Hollywood. Piggy offers to save the show with one of her sensational production numbers she titles "Porkahontas," but instead the audience is saved by the recovery of the initial connection.
  • Dom DeLuise appeared in the In Memorial segment of the 2010 Academy Awards. The broadcast used a clip from The Muppet Movie.
  • Kermit and Miss Piggy made an appearance at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. They spoke of their first movie experiences and introduced a Cirque du Soleil act which featured music by Danny Elfman. The duo wore designer clothing to the show. As mentioned in a press statement:
Miss Piggy is wearing a dress by Zac Posen, jewelry from Fred Leighton, shoes by Christian Louboutin, handbag from and hair styled by Kim Kimble. Kermit is wearing a tux from Brooks Brothers
For more on Miss Piggy’s jewels:
1940s amethyst and diamond ring in gold (70.0 carats) –lavender is her signature color after all
1950s diamond and platinum swirl necklace (55 carats) with matching swirl bracelet (40 carats)
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble (Beyonce, Shakira, Kerry Washington) put the finishing touches on Miss Piggy by adding a diamond and platinum headband (approx. 10 carats) and 1040s clip in the back.

Hosting fan campaign

In February 2011, one Facebook user started a campaign called The Muppets Should Host the 2012 Oscars, after a largely panned ceremony hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco. In November 2011, after co-producer Brett Ratner stepped down and Eddie Murphy subsequently resigned as well, the Facebook page went viral. By late afternoon on November 10, when Billy Crystal announced on Twitter that he was hosting, well over 20,000 had "Liked" the page.

Some media outlets labelled the page as a publicity stunt, officially run by Disney.[1]

At the London premiere of The Muppets, at the May Fair Hotel, Kermit commented: "I am going to be presenting but not the way you think. I will be at the coat check, presenting people with their coats. It's a whole different job. So yes, I think Billy Crystal is taking all the glory. But you know, Billy's a good friend and we'll wait and see how that works out. Hear that, Billy? I'd love to work with you!"[2]

2012 Preshow

Kermit the Frog and Darren Criss sang "Rainbow Connection" during the 2012 E! Oscar preshow, a lead up to their red carpet show. There was also a solo recording of Criss made. (YouTube)

References

  • In a 1980's episode of Sesame Street, Slimey the Worm makes a movie. Oscar bestows upon him the "Wormy Award." Maria chuckles, prompting Oscar to ask if she has a better name. She suggests the "Oscar" award. Oscar responds, "Great name. Wish I'd thought of it."
  • In "Little Green Lie", Piggy offers an Academy Awards gift bag to Robin to make him feel better.

Connections

Hosts of the Academy Awards ceremony have included the following:

See also

Wikipedia has an article related to:
Wikipedia has an article related to:

Sources

  1. GoldDerby - News Nuggets: A very merry Muppet Oscars?
  2. Lizzie Catt with Lisa Higgins and Jack Teague, "The Muppets star Kermit the Frog reveals his Oscars role", Daily Express, 28 January 2012.

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