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[[Image:Comicstrip2.jpg|thumb|300px|The final comic (1986).]] |
[[Image:Comicstrip2.jpg|thumb|300px|The final comic (1986).]] |
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[[Image:Gilchristcomic-color2.jpg|thumb|300px|An example of the color strip in ''[[Muppet Magazine]]''.]] |
[[Image:Gilchristcomic-color2.jpg|thumb|300px|An example of the color strip in ''[[Muppet Magazine]]''.]] |
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+ | The '''''Jim Henson's Muppets''''' comic strip first premiered in over 500 daily newspapers on September 21, [[1981]], just months after ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' ended its five year run. The strip was created by brothers [[Guy Gilchrist|Guy]] and [[Brad Gilchrist]], who drew and wrote the strips, and distributed through [[King Features Syndicate]]. |
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+ | The ''Jim Henson's Muppets'' comic strip was printed daily from 1981 to 1986 in over 660 newspapers worldwide. Special strips were also created in color, exclusively for issues of ''[[Muppet Magazine]]'' during its run. |
The strip is notable as being the first comic strip in history to be syndicated in multiple countries starting on the very first day of publication. Guy Gilchrist described working on a world-wide comic stating: "We had to work twice as far in advance as anyone else in our business at that time, because our strips had to be shipped via airmail and messenger (prior to the internet, of course) all around the world to be translated into every language of the 80 countries that read us each day. We had to be extremely aware of the global marketplace. We couldn't, for instance, write any 'puns' or English language wordplay. It couldn't be translated, you see." <ref>[http://www.gilchriststudios.com/d2s.html]</ref> |
The strip is notable as being the first comic strip in history to be syndicated in multiple countries starting on the very first day of publication. Guy Gilchrist described working on a world-wide comic stating: "We had to work twice as far in advance as anyone else in our business at that time, because our strips had to be shipped via airmail and messenger (prior to the internet, of course) all around the world to be translated into every language of the 80 countries that read us each day. We had to be extremely aware of the global marketplace. We couldn't, for instance, write any 'puns' or English language wordplay. It couldn't be translated, you see." <ref>[http://www.gilchriststudios.com/d2s.html]</ref> |
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+ | In 1983, Enesco released a line of [[Muppet_mugs_(Enesco)|coffee mugs]] featuring artwork from the comic strip. |
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan invited Guy to be guest of honor at the "Easter at The [[White House]]" celebration. Later that week, Guy’s Muppets artwork was permanently enshrined in the [[Smithsonian Institute]]. Guy’s Muppet artwork was chosen to be part of the touring ''[[The Art of the Muppets (exhibit)|Art of the Muppets]]'' exhibit and has appeared in museums worldwide. |
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan invited Guy to be guest of honor at the "Easter at The [[White House]]" celebration. Later that week, Guy’s Muppets artwork was permanently enshrined in the [[Smithsonian Institute]]. Guy’s Muppet artwork was chosen to be part of the touring ''[[The Art of the Muppets (exhibit)|Art of the Muppets]]'' exhibit and has appeared in museums worldwide. |
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− | The strip originally had a more naturalistic style that was patterned directly off the puppets. As time went on, though, Guy became more confident drawing the characters and the strip became more stylized, capturing the essence of the characters in this new medium. |
+ | The strip originally had a more naturalistic style that was patterned directly off the puppets, and on the work of [[Michael Frith]]. As time went on, though, Guy became more confident drawing the characters and the strip became more stylized and simplified, capturing the essence of the characters in this new medium. Guy's version of Kermit can be recognized by small horizontal lines around his smile, which persisted in Guy's licensing work for [[Muppet Babies]]. |
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+ | [[Gonzo]] recommends the book Moving Right Along by Guy and Brad Gilchrist at the end of [[The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson]]. |
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− | Characters featured in the Muppets comic strip included: [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]], [[Gonzo]], [[Scooter]], [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[Robin the Frog|Robin]], [[Beauregard]], [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Floyd Pepper|Floyd]], [[Zoot]], [[Janice]], [[Animal]], [[Rizzo the Rat|Rizzo]], [[Link Hogthrob]], [[Dr. Julius Strangepork]], [[The Swedish Chef]], [[Camilla]], [[Pops]], [[Beaker]], [[J.P. Grosse]], [[Foo Foo]], |
+ | Characters featured in the Muppets comic strip included: [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]], [[Gonzo]], [[Scooter]], [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[Robin the Frog|Robin]], [[Beauregard]], [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Floyd Pepper|Floyd]], [[Zoot]], [[Janice]], [[Animal]], [[Rizzo the Rat|Rizzo]], [[Link Hogthrob]], [[Dr. Julius Strangepork]], [[The Swedish Chef]], [[Camilla]], [[Pops]], [[Beaker]], [[J.P. Grosse]], [[Foo Foo]], and [[Thog]]. Background characters included [[Whatnots]], [[:Category:Muppet Monsters|Monsters]], [[Chickens]], [[Rats]], [[Frogs]] and other creatures. |
==Strip gallery== |
==Strip gallery== |
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anth03mar05.jpg|Sept 29, 1981 |
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anth03mar06.jpg|Sept 30, 1981 |
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anth03mar08.jpg|Oct 7, 1981 |
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File:Muppet_comic_strip_oct_10.jpg|Oct 10, 1981 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-01.jpg|February 1, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-02.jpg|February 2, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-03.jpg|February 3, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-04.jpg|February 4, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-05.jpg|February 5, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-06.jpg|February 6, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-08.jpg|February 8, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-09.jpg|February 9, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-10.jpg|February 10, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-11.jpg|February 11, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-12.jpg|February 12, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-13.jpg|February 13, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-15.jpg|February 15, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-16.jpg|February 16, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-17.jpg|February 17, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-18.jpg|February 18, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-19.jpg|February 19, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-20.jpg|February 20, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-22.jpg|February 22, 1982 |
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Kermit monday comic.jpg|February 22, 1982 |
Kermit monday comic.jpg|February 22, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-23.jpg|February 23, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-24.jpg|February 24, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-25.jpg|February 25, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-26.jpg|February 26, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-02-27.jpg|February 27, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-01.jpg|March 1, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-03.jpg|March 3, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-04.jpg|March 4, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-05.jpg|March 5, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-06.jpg|March 6, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-08.jpg|March 8, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-09.jpg|March 9, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-11.jpg|March 11, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-12.jpg|March 12, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-13.jpg|March 13, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-14.jpg|March 14, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-16.jpg|March 16, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-17.jpg|March 17, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-18.jpg|March 18, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-19.jpg|March 19, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-20.jpg|March 20, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-22.jpg|March 22, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-23.jpg|March 23, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-24.jpg|March 24, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-25.jpg|March 25, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-26.jpg|March 26, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-27.jpg|March 27, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-29.jpg|March 29, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-30.jpg|March 30, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-03-31.jpg|March 31, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-01.jpg|April 1, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-02.jpg|April 2, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-03.jpg|April 3, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-05.jpg|April 5, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-06.jpg|April 6, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-07.jpg|April 7, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-09.jpg|April 9, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-10.jpg|April 10, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-13.jpg|April 13, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-14.jpg|April 14, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-15.jpg|April 15, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-16.jpg|April 16, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-17.jpg|April 17, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-19.jpg|April 19, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-20.jpg|April 20, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-21.jpg|April 21, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-22.jpg|April 22, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-23.jpg|April 23, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-24.jpg|April 24, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-26.jpg|April 26, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-27.jpg|April 27, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-28.jpg|April 28, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-29.jpg|April 29, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-04-30.jpg|April 30, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-01.jpg|May 1, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-03.jpg|May 3, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-04.jpg|May 4, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-05.jpg|May 5, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-06.jpg|May 6, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-07.jpg|May 7, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-08.jpg|May 8, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-10.jpg|May 10, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-11.jpg|May 11, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-12.jpg|May 12, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-13.jpg|May 13, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-14.jpg|May 14, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-15.jpg|May 15, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-17.jpg|May 17, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-18.jpg|May 18, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-19.jpg|May 19, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-20.jpg|May 20, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-21.jpg|May 21, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-22.jpg|May 22, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-24.jpg|May 24, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-25.jpg|May 25, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-26.jpg|May 26, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-27.jpg|May 27, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-28.jpg|May 28, 1982 |
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+ | The Muppets comic strip 1982-05-29.jpg|May 29, 1982 |
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+ | gg-robinmuppets-sm.png|September 23, 1982 |
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+ | File:Gilchrist_1983-05-18.jpg|May 18, 1983 |
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+ | gilchrist strip 1983 may 26.jpg|May 26, 1983 |
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+ | gilchrist 1984-04-06.jpg|April 6, 1984 |
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+ | gilchrist comic strip march 7 1985.jpg|March 7, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist comic strip march 12 1985.jpg|March 12, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist 1985-04-17.jpg|April 17, 1985 |
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+ | 1985-05-20.jpg|May 20, 1985 |
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+ | 1985-05-22.jpg|May 22, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist strip 1985 july 27.jpg|July 27, 1985 |
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+ | 1985-12-31.jpg|Dec 31, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist 1986-04-01.jpg|April 1, 1986 |
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Comic April 25.jpg|April 25, 1982 |
Comic April 25.jpg|April 25, 1982 |
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Comic May 23.jpg|May 23, 1982 |
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Comic Jun 26.jpg|June 26, 1983 |
Comic Jun 26.jpg|June 26, 1983 |
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Jul 22 1984.jpg|July 22, 1984 |
Jul 22 1984.jpg|July 22, 1984 |
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+ | gilchrist 1985-10-28.jpg|October 28, 1984 |
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April 14 1985.jpg|April 14, 1985 |
April 14 1985.jpg|April 14, 1985 |
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Jun 30 1985.jpg|June 30, 1985 |
Jun 30 1985.jpg|June 30, 1985 |
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Oct 27 1985.jpg|October 27, 1985 |
Oct 27 1985.jpg|October 27, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist 1985-11-17 comic strip.jpg|November 17, 1985 |
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+ | gilchrist 1985-12-1 comic strip.jpg|December 1, 1985 |
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Pigs In Space comic.JPG |
Pigs In Space comic.JPG |
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+ | easter at the white house 1984 program booklet.jpg|White House Easter Egg Roll program: 1984 |
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Six books were released by Tom Doherty Associates collecting the later strips. |
Six books were released by Tom Doherty Associates collecting the later strips. |
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Image:Stripcollection.shortgreen.jpg|{{GNH|''Short, Green and Handsome''}}1984<br>ISBN 0812573633 |
Image:Stripcollection.shortgreen.jpg|{{GNH|''Short, Green and Handsome''}}1984<br>ISBN 0812573633 |
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Image:Stripcollection.lightfeet.jpg|{{GNH|''Light On Our Feet''}}1984<br>ISBN 081257365X |
Image:Stripcollection.lightfeet.jpg|{{GNH|''Light On Our Feet''}}1984<br>ISBN 081257365X |
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==Translations== |
==Translations== |
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Image:Rampenlicht.jpg|{{GNH|Miss Piggy im Rampenlicht}}[[Germany|German]], Bastei-Lübbe Verlag, 1986<br>Translation by Take Janssen<br>ISBN 3-404-10812-4 |
Image:Rampenlicht.jpg|{{GNH|Miss Piggy im Rampenlicht}}[[Germany|German]], Bastei-Lübbe Verlag, 1986<br>Translation by Take Janssen<br>ISBN 3-404-10812-4 |
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Image:misspiggyaufstimmenfang.jpg|{{GNH|Miss Piggy auf Stimmenfang}}[[Germany|German]], Bastei-Lübbe Verlag, 1986<br>Translation by Take Janssen<br>ISBN 3-404-10839-6 |
Image:misspiggyaufstimmenfang.jpg|{{GNH|Miss Piggy auf Stimmenfang}}[[Germany|German]], Bastei-Lübbe Verlag, 1986<br>Translation by Take Janssen<br>ISBN 3-404-10839-6 |
Revision as of 00:07, 11 December 2015
The Jim Henson's Muppets comic strip first premiered in over 500 daily newspapers on September 21, 1981, just months after The Muppet Show ended its five year run. The strip was created by brothers Guy and Brad Gilchrist, who drew and wrote the strips, and distributed through King Features Syndicate.
The Jim Henson's Muppets comic strip was printed daily from 1981 to 1986 in over 660 newspapers worldwide. Special strips were also created in color, exclusively for issues of Muppet Magazine during its run.
The strip is notable as being the first comic strip in history to be syndicated in multiple countries starting on the very first day of publication. Guy Gilchrist described working on a world-wide comic stating: "We had to work twice as far in advance as anyone else in our business at that time, because our strips had to be shipped via airmail and messenger (prior to the internet, of course) all around the world to be translated into every language of the 80 countries that read us each day. We had to be extremely aware of the global marketplace. We couldn't, for instance, write any 'puns' or English language wordplay. It couldn't be translated, you see." [1]
In 1983, Enesco released a line of coffee mugs featuring artwork from the comic strip.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan invited Guy to be guest of honor at the "Easter at The White House" celebration. Later that week, Guy’s Muppets artwork was permanently enshrined in the Smithsonian Institute. Guy’s Muppet artwork was chosen to be part of the touring Art of the Muppets exhibit and has appeared in museums worldwide.
The strip originally had a more naturalistic style that was patterned directly off the puppets, and on the work of Michael Frith. As time went on, though, Guy became more confident drawing the characters and the strip became more stylized and simplified, capturing the essence of the characters in this new medium. Guy's version of Kermit can be recognized by small horizontal lines around his smile, which persisted in Guy's licensing work for Muppet Babies.
Gonzo recommends the book Moving Right Along by Guy and Brad Gilchrist at the end of The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson.
Characters featured in the Muppets comic strip included: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf, Statler and Waldorf, Robin, Beauregard, Sam the Eagle, Floyd, Zoot, Janice, Animal, Rizzo, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, The Swedish Chef, Camilla, Pops, Beaker, J.P. Grosse, Foo Foo, and Thog. Background characters included Whatnots, Monsters, Chickens, Rats, Frogs and other creatures.
Strip gallery
Book collections
Six books were released by Tom Doherty Associates collecting the later strips.