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<hr><center><span style="font-size:14px; font-weight:bold;"><big>MuppetFest Memories:<br><big>[[MuppetFest Memories: Day One|Day One]] • [[MuppetFest Memories: Day Two|Day Two]]</big><br>''[[The Muppet Show Live]]''</big></span></center><hr>
 
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'''MuppetFest''' was a two-day convention for Muppet fans held on December 8th and 9th, [[2001]], in Santa Monica, [[California]]. The convention, a celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''[[The Muppet Show]]'', included two days of panels and presentations, and a live show -- ''[[The Muppet Show Live]]'' -- at the end of the second day.
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'''MuppetFest''' was a two-day convention for Muppet fans held on December 8th and 9th, [[2001]], in Santa Monica, [[California]]. The convention included two days of panels and presentations, and a live show -- ''[[The Muppet Show Live]]'' -- at the end of the second day.
 
   
The guests included [[Martin Baker]], [[Bill Barretta]], [[David Barrington-Holt]], [[Claudia Black]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Dave Goelz]], [[Jane Gootnick]], [[David Gumpel]], [[Brian Henson]], [[Jane Henson]], [[Lisa Henson]], [[John Kennedy]], [[Jim Lewis]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[Ritamarie Peruggi]], [[Mike Polis]], [[Karen Prell]], [[Charles Rivkin]], [[Craig Shemin]], [[Kirk Thatcher]], [[Amy van Gilder]], [[Steve Whitmire]], and [[Paul Williams]]. [[Greg Berg]] of ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' could also be seen at some exhibits as well.
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The guests included [[Martin Baker]], [[Bill Barretta]], [[David Barrington-Holt]], [[Claudia Black]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Dave Goelz]], [[Jane Gootnick]], [[David Gumpel]], [[Brian Henson]], [[Jane Henson]], [[Lisa Henson]], [[John Kennedy]], [[Jim Lewis]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[Ritamarie Peruggi]], [[Michael Polis]], [[Karen Prell]], [[Charles Rivkin]], [[Craig Shemin]], [[Kirk Thatcher]], [[Amy Van Gilder]], [[Steve Whitmire]], and [[Paul Williams]]. [[Greg Berg]] of ''[[Muppet Babies]]'' could also be seen at some exhibits as well.
   
Muppet characters who appeared included [[Bean Bunny]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Clifford]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Gonzo]], [[Johnny Fiama]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Young Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]] (on tape), [[Pepe the King Prawn]], [[Phil van Neuter]], [[Rizzo the Rat]], and [[Sal Minella]]. From outside ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' family of characters, [[Bear]], [[Elmo]] and [[Mr. Tinkles]] appeared. Additional characters were featured in ''[[The Muppet Show Live]]'' and/or were on display.
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Muppet characters who appeared during the panel discussions and presentations included [[Bean Bunny]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Clifford]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Gonzo]], [[Johnny Fiama]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Young Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]] (on tape), [[Pepe the King Prawn]], [[Dr. Phil van Neuter|Phil van Neuter]], [[Rizzo the Rat]], and [[Sal Minella]]. From outside ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' family of characters, [[Bear]], [[Elmo]] and [[Mr. Tinkles]] appeared. Additional characters were featured in ''[[The Muppet Show Live]]''.
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The "Prop/Puppet Museum" in the exhibit area featured displays of various Muppets and Creatures - including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Rizzo the Rat, Gonzo, [[Camilla the Chicken|Camilla]], [[The Swedish Chef]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Animal]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[African Masks|an African mask]], [[Baby Sinclair]], [[Captain Abraham Smollett]] and several pirates from ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'' ([[Blind Pew]], [[Walleye Pike]], [[Spotted Dick]] and [[Beggar]]), the titular snowman from ''[[Jack Frost (film)|Jack Frost]]'', [[Rodney (Dr. Dolittle)|Rodney]] and [[Jake (Dr. Dolittle)|Jake]] from ''[[Dr. Dolittle (film)|Dr. Dolittle]]'', the head of [[An Ape Named Ape]] from ''[[George of the Jungle (film)|George of the Jungle]]'', various animals from ''[[Cats & Dogs]]'', and several characters from ''[[Brats of the Lost Nebula]]''; plus various concept art, maquettes and other displays from Henson productions.
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muppetfest pin.jpg|''The Muppet Show'': 25 Years pin
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</gallery>
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==Schedule==
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===[[MuppetFest Memories|Saturday, December 8, 2001]]===
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{| class="episode"
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|'''NOON'''
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|Doors Open
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|-
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|'''12:20'''
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|Live Muppet Music
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|-
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|'''12:35'''
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|Opening Introduction by Kirk Thatcher
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|-
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|'''12:40'''
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|Brian Henson
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|-
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|'''12:50'''
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|The History of ''The Muppet Show''
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:Moderator: Brian Henson
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:Panel: Jerry Nelson, Martin Baker, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Amy Van Gilder, and Paul Williams
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|-
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|'''1:35'''
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|Historic Henson Clips
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|-
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|'''1:45'''
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|Creature Shop -- Overview of the Creature Shop (20-Year History) with David Barrington-Holt
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:Topics include: ''Dinosaurs'' and ''Babe''
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|-
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|'''2:30'''
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|Jim Henson's ''[[Time Piece]]'' introduced by Lisa Henson
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|-
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|'''2:45'''
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|Bear from ''Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House''
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|-
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|'''2:55'''
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|Muppet Q & A - Muppet Performers and their Characters
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|-
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|'''3:45'''
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|Muppet Music Sing-Along with Jerry Nelson
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|-
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|'''3:55'''
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|''Fraggle Rock'', ''Labyrinth'', ''The Dark Crystal''
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:Moderator: Martin Baker
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:Panel: Brian Henson, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, and Jane Gootnick
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|-
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|'''4:45'''
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|Historic Henson Clips
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|-
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|'''4:55'''
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|Creating the Classic Muppets
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:Moderator: Bill Barretta
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:Panel: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Jerry Nelson, Amy Van Gilder, and Jane Gootnick
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|-
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|'''6:00'''
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|Autograph Session
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|-
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| colspan="2" |'''Exhibit Area Activities:'''
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|-
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|'''NOON'''
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|Look for Sweetums as you enter the Civic Auditorium
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|-
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|'''1:00'''
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|Bill Barretta and Kevin Clash Meet & Greet
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|-
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|'''1:45'''
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|Bear from ''Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House'' Meet & Greet
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|}
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===[[MuppetFest Memories: Day Two|Sunday, December 9, 2001]]===
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{| class="episode"
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|'''NOON'''
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|Doors Open
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|-
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|'''12:00'''
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|live Muppet Music
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|-
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|'''12:15'''
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|Opening Introduction by Craig Shemin
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|-
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|'''12:20'''
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|Jane Henson's Presentation
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:Topic: 50's & 60's - The Years Leading Up to ''Sesame Street''
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|-
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|'''1:05'''
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|Historic Henson Clips
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|-
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|'''1:15'''
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|Muppet Q & A - Performers and their characters
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|-
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|'''2:15'''
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|''Kermit's Swamp Years''
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:Moderator: Craig Shemin
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:Panel: Jim Lewis, Bill Barretta, Steve Whitmire, David Gumpel, Michael Polis, and Rita Perucci
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|-
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|'''2:40'''
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|Creature Shop Part Two: Demonstration with David Barrington-Holt
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:Topics include: animatronics and motion-capture system
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|-
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|'''3:05'''
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|Virtual Muppet - Henson Digital Performance System guided by Kermit and Gonzo
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|-
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|'''3:35'''
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|Video Tribute to Jim Henson - Introduced by Charlie Rivkin
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|-
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|'''3:45'''
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|The Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of ''The Muppet Show''
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:A retrospective of the magical moments of The Jim Henson Company hosted by Brian Henson and featuring the Muppet performers
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|-
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|'''4:35'''
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|Auction of Henson and Muppet Collectibles
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|-
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|'''5:10'''
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|You're the Star! - A puppeteering demonstration
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:Host: Victor Yerrid
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|-
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| '''5:45'''
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| Historic Muppet Clips
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|-
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| colspan="2" |'''Exhibit Area Activities:'''
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|-
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|'''1:10'''
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|Sweetums Meet-and-Greet
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|-
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| '''2:30'''
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|Bear from ''Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House'' Meet & Greet
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|-
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| colspan="2" |'''At the Hollywood Palace:'''
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|-
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| '''9:00'''
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|''[[The Muppet Show Live]]''
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|}
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==Gallery==
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File:muppetfest kermit piggy display.jpg
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File:muppetfest sweetums.jpg
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File:piggy muppetfest portrait.jpg|MuppetFest photo sold at the event
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</gallery>
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[MuppetFest Memories: Day One|MuppetFest Memories]]
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*[[MuppetFest Memories|MuppetFest Memories: Day One]]
*[[The Muppet Show Live]]
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*[[MuppetFest Memories: Day Two]]
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*''[[The Muppet Show Live]]''
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/muppetfest/index.shtml MuppetFest coverage on MuppetCentral.com] - Articles, transcripts, and photos gallery
 
* [http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/muppetfest/index.shtml MuppetFest coverage on MuppetCentral.com] - Articles, transcripts, and photos gallery
* [http://www.toughpigs.com/myweekmuppetfest.htm MuppetFest coverage on ToughPigs.com] - "My Week with MuppetFest"
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* [https://toughpigs.com/my-week-with-muppetfest/ MuppetFest coverage on ToughPigs.com] - "My Week with MuppetFest"
 
* [http://www.creationent.com/past_events/muppetfest/muppetfest.htm Creation Entertainment's MuppetFest Pictures] - Photo gallery
 
* [http://www.creationent.com/past_events/muppetfest/muppetfest.htm Creation Entertainment's MuppetFest Pictures] - Photo gallery
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 21 December 2022


MuppetFest Memories:
Day OneDay Two
The Muppet Show Live

Muppetfest

MuppetFest was a two-day convention for Muppet fans held on December 8th and 9th, 2001, in Santa Monica, California. The convention, a celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Muppet Show, included two days of panels and presentations, and a live show -- The Muppet Show Live -- at the end of the second day.

The guests included Martin Baker, Bill Barretta, David Barrington-Holt, Claudia Black, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Jane Gootnick, David Gumpel, Brian Henson, Jane Henson, Lisa Henson, John Kennedy, Jim Lewis, Jerry Nelson, Ritamarie Peruggi, Michael Polis, Karen Prell, Charles Rivkin, Craig Shemin, Kirk Thatcher, Amy Van Gilder, Steve Whitmire, and Paul Williams. Greg Berg of Muppet Babies could also be seen at some exhibits as well.

Muppet characters who appeared during the panel discussions and presentations included Bean Bunny, Bunsen Honeydew, Clifford, Floyd Pepper, Gonzo, Johnny Fiama, Kermit the Frog, Young Kermit, Miss Piggy (on tape), Pepe the King Prawn, Phil van Neuter, Rizzo the Rat, and Sal Minella. From outside The Muppet Show family of characters, Bear, Elmo and Mr. Tinkles appeared. Additional characters were featured in The Muppet Show Live.

The "Prop/Puppet Museum" in the exhibit area featured displays of various Muppets and Creatures - including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Rizzo the Rat, Gonzo, Camilla, The Swedish Chef, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Statler and Waldorf, an African mask, Baby Sinclair, Captain Abraham Smollett and several pirates from Muppet Treasure Island (Blind Pew, Walleye Pike, Spotted Dick and Beggar), the titular snowman from Jack Frost, Rodney and Jake from Dr. Dolittle, the head of An Ape Named Ape from George of the Jungle, various animals from Cats & Dogs, and several characters from Brats of the Lost Nebula; plus various concept art, maquettes and other displays from Henson productions.

Schedule

Saturday, December 8, 2001

NOON Doors Open
12:20 Live Muppet Music
12:35 Opening Introduction by Kirk Thatcher
12:40 Brian Henson
12:50 The History of The Muppet Show
Moderator: Brian Henson
Panel: Jerry Nelson, Martin Baker, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Amy Van Gilder, and Paul Williams
1:35 Historic Henson Clips
1:45 Creature Shop -- Overview of the Creature Shop (20-Year History) with David Barrington-Holt
Topics include: Dinosaurs and Babe
2:30 Jim Henson's Time Piece introduced by Lisa Henson
2:45 Bear from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House
2:55 Muppet Q & A - Muppet Performers and their Characters
3:45 Muppet Music Sing-Along with Jerry Nelson
3:55 Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal
Moderator: Martin Baker
Panel: Brian Henson, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, and Jane Gootnick
4:45 Historic Henson Clips
4:55 Creating the Classic Muppets
Moderator: Bill Barretta
Panel: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Jerry Nelson, Amy Van Gilder, and Jane Gootnick
6:00 Autograph Session
Exhibit Area Activities:
NOON Look for Sweetums as you enter the Civic Auditorium
1:00 Bill Barretta and Kevin Clash Meet & Greet
1:45 Bear from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House Meet & Greet

Sunday, December 9, 2001

NOON Doors Open
12:00 live Muppet Music
12:15 Opening Introduction by Craig Shemin
12:20 Jane Henson's Presentation
Topic: 50's & 60's - The Years Leading Up to Sesame Street
1:05 Historic Henson Clips
1:15 Muppet Q & A - Performers and their characters
2:15 Kermit's Swamp Years
Moderator: Craig Shemin
Panel: Jim Lewis, Bill Barretta, Steve Whitmire, David Gumpel, Michael Polis, and Rita Perucci
2:40 Creature Shop Part Two: Demonstration with David Barrington-Holt
Topics include: animatronics and motion-capture system
3:05 Virtual Muppet - Henson Digital Performance System guided by Kermit and Gonzo
3:35 Video Tribute to Jim Henson - Introduced by Charlie Rivkin
3:45 The Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of The Muppet Show
A retrospective of the magical moments of The Jim Henson Company hosted by Brian Henson and featuring the Muppet performers
4:35 Auction of Henson and Muppet Collectibles
5:10 You're the Star! - A puppeteering demonstration
Host: Victor Yerrid
5:45 Historic Muppet Clips
Exhibit Area Activities:
1:10 Sweetums Meet-and-Greet
2:30 Bear from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House Meet & Greet
At the Hollywood Palace:
9:00 The Muppet Show Live

Gallery

See also

External links