The Muppets: The Super Unofficial Fan Guide! is a magazine containing 24 articles about The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and other Jim Henson-related media. It was published in November 2024 and consists of 100 pages.
Contents[]
- Introduction
- Celebrating decades of the Muppets bringing joy to the world.
- Meet the Muppets
- Kermit the Frog
- Miss Piggy
- Elmo
- Big Bird
- Oscar
- Ernie & Bert
- Cookie Monster
- Grover
- More Fan Favorites
- The motley crew wouldn't be complete without these characters.
- The Puppet Master
- Jim Henson was a visionary who changed the world of entertainment.
- The Dynamic Partner
- Henson's close friend and collaborator, Frank Oz gave voice to Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster and more.
- A Gentle Giant
- Caroll Spinney brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, captivating generations for nearly 50 years.
- Talking to a Muppeteer
- Sesame Street performer Martin Robinson reveals what it's like to be the man behind a Muppet.
- How the Magic Happens
Go behind the scenes to learn some of the techniques and secrets that bring the furry creatures to life.
- Taking Over Television
- The Early Years
- A look back at how a college-age puppeteer launched an empire on local TV.
- Sunny Day
- Sesame Street is brought to you by the letter S—for Success.
- Ready for Prime Time
- The Muppet Show offered up the fun and laughs to grown-ups.
- Holiday High Jinks & a Poignant Tribute
- The Muppets starred in a series of Christmas extravaganzas and an emotional special dedicated to "The Boss" Jim Henson.
- Little Critters, Big Ideas
- Jim Henson described Fraggle Rock as "a high-energy, raucous musical romp," but the popular series also dealt with important issues.
- It Doesn't Get Cuter Than This
- A movie dream sequence about the Muppets' nursery days launched a beloved cartoon series.
- Movie Magic
- An Origin Story
- The Muppets made their big-screen debut in a story that revealed their lives before stardom.
- A Classic Tale Reimagined
- The Muppet Christmas Carol is a holiday staple that would make Dickens proud.
- Putting on a Show
- The Muppets took a bite out of the Big Apple-and Kermit and Miss Piggy tied the knot...or did they?
- A Hit Reboot
- After a dry spell and a Disney takeover, the magic returned to Muppet Land.
- Big-Screen Hits & Misses
- Not all of the Muppet films were box-office blockbusters.
- Branching Out
- Jim Henson's creative team stepped away from the cute and cuddly Muppets with a variety of characters.
- Not a Muppet, He Is
- While Yoda was performed by Frank Oz, and Jim Henson consulted with Star Wars creator George Lucas on the character, the pint-size Jedi wasn't made by Henson's Creature Shop.
- In Popular Culture
- Laughing All the Way to the Bank
- Shoppers lost their minds over the giggling Tickle Me Elmo plush toy.
- Must-Haves
- Muppet fans, take note — Tickle Me Elmo is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Muppet merchandise.
- Make a Play Date
- The Muppets battle monsters, movie villains and even flying pizzas in these video games.
- Know Your Muppets
- These popular characters and fun facts are brought to you by the letters A to Z.
Credits[]
Editorial Content and Design by Perfect Type Media
- Editorial Director
- Kathy Campbell
- Creative Director
- Olga Jakim
- Art Director
- Jaclyn Parris
- Contributing Editor
- Eddy Sarafian
- Contributing Writer
- Michael Fleeman
- Senior Photo Editor
- Diana Fleischmann
- Senior Copy Editor
- Michèle Filon
- Editorial Assistants
- Tom Blumm
- Tigre Mcmullan