Original Pitch Video for the Muppet Show (1975)

In 1975 the variety show was still alive and well. Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In had only been gone for two years, The Captain and Tennille would get a show in 76-77, the Donnie and Marie Show ran from 76-78 and big stars still got TV specials, with guest stars, musical numbers and comedy sketches. Perhaps…

The Muppet version of Jesus Christ Superstar

I’m not much of a fan of Christianity. Based on the evidence I’ve seen I don’t even believe that there was ever such a person as “Jesus of Nazereth” – divine or otherwise. However, I’ve always liked Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Muppets. Apparently Christo Graham of Lennoxville, Québec feels the same way.…

Muppet Mash: The Muppets Remixed

Earlier today Geeks are Sexy shared the excellent remix of Willie Wonka by Pogo. I was going to pass that along, but then I checked out Pogo’s YouTube page. There I found this Muppet remix (I have a soft spot for all things muppet). There area also remixes of Pulp Fiction, Mary Poppins, Alice in…

The Swedish Chef vs. Gordon Ramsay

Unlike (apparently) most of the world, I am not a foodie. The best food in the world is pizza and the larger a pizza is the better it is. The world’s second greatest food is the burrito, beer goes with everything and you can tell a good wine from bad because the best wine is…

The Star Wars Version of Bohemian Rhapsody

Not since Wayne’s World has there been such a fun take on the Queen classic, well maybe the Muppets except not everyone can be a Muppet. Still, this one has cosplay (lots of that), Jedi Masters and all the droids you were looking for, and even some you weren’t.

House Lannister Takes Seasame Street

If things should happen to go pear shaped in Westeros, House Lannister is apparently preparing some contingency plans. In the video below Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey better known as Tyrion and Cersei Lannister (on HBO’s Game of Thrones) are investigating some new real estate. Lena seems much nicer here but someone should remind Murray…