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+ | [[Image:MJKermit2.JPG|thumb|300px|Jim Henson, Kermit and Michael Jackson during the 1984 Victory Tour.]] |
[[Image:Oscarjacko.jpg|thumb|300px|Jackson on ''A Special Sesame Street Christmas''.]] |
[[Image:Oscarjacko.jpg|thumb|300px|Jackson on ''A Special Sesame Street Christmas''.]] |
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+ | [[File:Kermit_as_Michael_Jackson.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit as Michael Jackson in ''Muppet Magazine''.]] |
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| − | '''Michael Jackson''' (1958-2009) was an internationally known pop star who came to prominence first as the youngest member of the Jackson |
+ | '''Michael Jackson''' (1958-2009) was an internationally known pop star who came to prominence first as the youngest member of the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist whose album ''Thriller'' (1982) remains the best selling album of all time. |
Jackson appeared briefly in the 1978 TV special ''[[A Special Sesame Street Christmas]]'', giving [[Oscar the Grouch]] a book about ghosts. |
Jackson appeared briefly in the 1978 TV special ''[[A Special Sesame Street Christmas]]'', giving [[Oscar the Grouch]] a book about ghosts. |
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| − | Jackson purchased [[the Beatles]]' music catalog from [[ATV]] in 1985; thanks to his purchase, [[Letter B|a lawsuit against]] [[Sesame Workshop]] was dropped. |
+ | Jackson purchased [[the Beatles]]' music catalog from [[ATV]] in 1985; thanks to his purchase, [[Letter B|a lawsuit against]] [[Sesame Workshop]] was dropped.<ref>Chris Cerf at a book signing for ''[[Street Gang]]'', 1/5/09 [http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=toughpigs&ctx=&cacheTag=19-56&msg=11514.17]</ref> |
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| + | During pre-production on ''[[Labyrinth]]'', Jackson was one of several musicians considered for the role of [[Jareth]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/-xbWSb96wTo?t=12m56s YouTube] Brian Henson with University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, May 8, 2015</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [[Baby Kermit]] portrayed Michael Jackson in issue #18 of the ''[[Muppet Babies (comic book)|Muppet Babies]]'' comic book. |
* [[Baby Kermit]] portrayed Michael Jackson in issue #18 of the ''[[Muppet Babies (comic book)|Muppet Babies]]'' comic book. |
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| + | * Kermit the Frog dressed as Jackson for a poster in the [[Muppet Magazine issue 22|Spring 1988]] issue of ''Muppet Magazine'', spoofing Jackson's album ''Bad''. |
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* Jackson's song "Beat It" was included in the 1985 stage show ''[[The Muppet Show on Tour: 2nd Edition]]''. |
* Jackson's song "Beat It" was included in the 1985 stage show ''[[The Muppet Show on Tour: 2nd Edition]]''. |
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* Sequences parodying the video for "Billie Jean" featured in the video clip for "[[I'm Gonna Always Love You]]." |
* Sequences parodying the video for "Billie Jean" featured in the video clip for "[[I'm Gonna Always Love You]]." |
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| ⚫ | * In the "Cubby Creature" episode of ''[[Abby's Flying Fairy School]]'', [[Blogg]] wears a red leather jacket similar to Michael Jackson's in the "Beat It" music video, as well as performing the moonwalk and the dance from the "[[Thriller]]" video. Music cues from some of his songs accompany (including "Beat It," "Thriller" and "Billy Jean"). |
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| − | * A clip of Jackson's "Beat It" video appears in the fourth season ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' episode, "[[Episode 409: Twinkle Toe Muppets|Twinkle Toe Muppets]]." |
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| + | * The ''Sesame Street'' song "[[Wet or Dry]]" spoofs Jackson's "Black or White." |
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| + | * [[The Big Bad Wolf]] pays tribute to Jackson in his song "[[Bad Wolf]]," wearing a leather jacket and a single white glove. The song also spoofs his hit "Bad." |
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| + | * A copy of Jackson's album ''Thriller'' appears on the wall during the "Rechov Video" segments of ''[[Shalom Sesame]]''. |
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| + | * A blooper from ''[[It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie]]'', shown on ''[[NBC's Funniest Outtakes 2]]'', features [[Fozzie Bear]] dancing in his seat. Following the clip, Fozzie comments he learned the moves from Jackson. |
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| + | * [[Elmo]] and a group of [[AM Monsters|''Sesame Street'' monsters]] performed at the [[Hollywood Meets Motown]] event dressed as the Jackson 5. |
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| + | * [[Miles]] uses Jackson's name as a magic word in [[Episode 2623|a season 21 episode]] of ''Sesame Street''. |
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| + | * When [[Constantine]] thanks the audience at the end of ''El Muppet Show'' in ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'', he leaves the stage doing the Moonwalk, Jackson's signature dance move. |
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| − | + | Image:Mbabies-mjackson.jpg|The Muppet Babies as Michael Jackson on the cover of ''Muppet Babies'' issue #18. |
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| − | + | Image:80's full bodied.JPG|Kermit, dressed as Michael Jackson for the live show ''The Muppet Show on Tour: 2nd Edition''. |
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| + | Wolf-MJ.jpg|The Big Bad Wolf in a Jackson-esque outfit. |
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| + | MJ-Blogg.jpg|Blogg's "Thriller" jacket |
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| + | MichaelJackson-and-Kermit-Shake-Hands-(1984-VictoryTour).jpg |
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| + | Mj_lu_otg.jpg|Jackson on ''A Special Sesame Street Christmas'' with [[Oscar the Grouch]] and [[Leslie Uggams]]. |
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==Muppet Mentions== |
==Muppet Mentions== |
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| − | A picture of Jackson with [[Jim Henson]] and [[Kermit the Frog]] is featured in his 1988 autobiography, ''Moon Walk''. This picture was shown during the "Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service", held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center; the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Michael_Jackson#Live_broadcast|live broadcast] was aired internationally, to an estimated audience of 1 billion people. |
+ | * A picture of Jackson with [[Jim Henson]] and [[Kermit the Frog]] is featured in his 1988 autobiography, ''Moon Walk''. This picture was shown during the "Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service", held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center; the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Michael_Jackson#Live_broadcast|live broadcast] was aired internationally, to an estimated audience of 1 billion people. |
| + | * The documentary, ''Living with Michael Jackson'' features a Kermit the Frog [[Landau pill boxes|pill box]] as part of Jackson's collection. |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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[[Category:Celebrity References|Jackson, Michael]] |
[[Category:Celebrity References|Jackson, Michael]] |
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[[Category:Musical References|Jackson, Michael]] |
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Revision as of 00:07, 1 July 2015
Jim Henson, Kermit and Michael Jackson during the 1984 Victory Tour.
Jackson on A Special Sesame Street Christmas.
Kermit as Michael Jackson in Muppet Magazine.
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) was an internationally known pop star who came to prominence first as the youngest member of the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist whose album Thriller (1982) remains the best selling album of all time.
Jackson appeared briefly in the 1978 TV special A Special Sesame Street Christmas, giving Oscar the Grouch a book about ghosts.
Jackson purchased the Beatles' music catalog from ATV in 1985; thanks to his purchase, a lawsuit against Sesame Workshop was dropped.[1]
During pre-production on Labyrinth, Jackson was one of several musicians considered for the role of Jareth.[2]
References
- Baby Kermit portrayed Michael Jackson in issue #18 of the Muppet Babies comic book.
- Kermit the Frog dressed as Jackson for a poster in the Spring 1988 issue of Muppet Magazine, spoofing Jackson's album Bad.
- Jackson's song "Beat It" was included in the 1985 stage show The Muppet Show on Tour: 2nd Edition.
- Sequences parodying the video for "Billie Jean" featured in the video clip for "I'm Gonna Always Love You."
- In the "Cubby Creature" episode of Abby's Flying Fairy School, Blogg wears a red leather jacket similar to Michael Jackson's in the "Beat It" music video, as well as performing the moonwalk and the dance from the "Thriller" video. Music cues from some of his songs accompany (including "Beat It," "Thriller" and "Billy Jean").
- The Sesame Street song "Wet or Dry" spoofs Jackson's "Black or White."
- The Big Bad Wolf pays tribute to Jackson in his song "Bad Wolf," wearing a leather jacket and a single white glove. The song also spoofs his hit "Bad."
- A copy of Jackson's album Thriller appears on the wall during the "Rechov Video" segments of Shalom Sesame.
- A blooper from It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, shown on NBC's Funniest Outtakes 2, features Fozzie Bear dancing in his seat. Following the clip, Fozzie comments he learned the moves from Jackson.
- Elmo and a group of Sesame Street monsters performed at the Hollywood Meets Motown event dressed as the Jackson 5.
- Miles uses Jackson's name as a magic word in a season 21 episode of Sesame Street.
- When Constantine thanks the audience at the end of El Muppet Show in Muppets Most Wanted, he leaves the stage doing the Moonwalk, Jackson's signature dance move.
The Muppet Babies as Michael Jackson on the cover of Muppet Babies issue #18.
Kermit, dressed as Michael Jackson for the live show The Muppet Show on Tour: 2nd Edition.
The Big Bad Wolf in a Jackson-esque outfit.
Blogg's "Thriller" jacket
.jpg "MichaelJackson-and-Kermit-Shake-Hands-(1984-VictoryTour).jpg (69 KB)")
Jackson on A Special Sesame Street Christmas with Oscar the Grouch and Leslie Uggams.
Muppet Mentions
- A picture of Jackson with Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog is featured in his 1988 autobiography, Moon Walk. This picture was shown during the "Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service", held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center; the broadcast was aired internationally, to an estimated audience of 1 billion people.
- The documentary, Living with Michael Jackson features a Kermit the Frog pill box as part of Jackson's collection.
Sources
- ↑ Chris Cerf at a book signing for Street Gang, 1/5/09 [1]
- ↑ YouTube Brian Henson with University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, May 8, 2015