Though the Muppets (among assorted other Jim Henson productions) are unmatched as a long-lived, many-portaled franchise, puppets have always occupied a significant place in the life of the culture.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simon is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers film and TV. In what is being described as "a Willy Wonka moment," the Jim ...

That great American acting company, the Muppets, returns once again to television in the 10-part series “The Muppets Mayhem,” premiering Wednesday on Disney+. Like any company of contract players, ...

The Muppet Show started as two pilot episodes. The episodes didn’t get any traction in the states. However, the show was picked up by producer Lew Grade in the U.K., who agreed to co-produce the show.

The auction marks the first time The Jim Henson Company has ever made officially authenticated items from their vast ...

Two 1980s films sharing a movie lot made for some unusual encounters. The Shining was filmed at Elstree Studios in ...

We can see it now: Ernie and Bert campaigning for gay marriage. Miss Piggy leading the battle against Swine Flu (“The proper name is H1N1 – don’t blame moi!). Kermit returning from Copenhagen with the ...

Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson’s extensive career will go up for auction this fall, including pieces from children’s shows such as “Fraggle Rock” and “The Dark Crystal: Age of ...

For the first time, the Jim Henson Company is auctioning items from its archives in a sale set to take place on Nov 25.

Actor Jason Segel is best known for starring on the hit TV show "How I Met Your Mother," and for comedies like "Bad Teacher" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Actor Jason Segel is best known for ...

We can see it now: Ernie and Bert campaigning for gay marriage. Miss Piggy leading the battle against Swine Flu (“The proper name is H1N1 – don’t blame moi!). Kermit returning from Copenhagen with the ...