Among the many joys of the new Disney+ special The Muppet Show is the chance to catch up with some of our favorite characters. Sure, Kermit, Fozzie, and Miss Piggy may sound a little different. But ...

A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted fifty years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece. As a scholar of popular culture, I ...

The Muppet Show debuts on Disney+ on February 4. This year marks 50 years since The Muppet Show debuted in syndication on US television, making a frog, a pig, a bear, a Gonzo, and the rest of the show ...

Despite the logistical challenges of puppetry-based characters, the Muppets have proven to be remarkably versatile entertainers over the years, equally adept at road-trip comedy, retelling classic ...

Maya Rudolph and executive producer Seth Rogen also appear in the variety half-hour, which returns to the theater, premise and format of the original 1970s series. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television ...

It’s not difficult to picture the smirk, the guttural “heh,” and the flush of pride that must have seized Dave Mustaine’s face on Sunday when he learned that Megadeth’s self-titled LP, their 17th and ...

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight. By James Poniewozik James Poniewozik is the chief television critic of The New ...

In October something incredible took place on the historic Fox lot – a new installment of “The Muppet Show” was filmed. Legendary Muppet performers like Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobsen and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Megadeth' album artwork. (Tradecraft/BLKIIBLK) Megadeth is certainly going out with a bang. "After 40 years of delivering ...

Megadeth sees its self-titled album and expanded digital edition occupy the top two spots on the iTunes Top Albums chart, with both taking turns at No. 1. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) ...

Tuneful yet overlong, Dave Mustaine and co’s final album is a recap of Megadeth’s strengths, flaws and familiar grudges There are long goodbyes, and then there is Megadeth’s retirement from the music ...

In music, legacy is a curious thing. While artists lucky enough to have long careers toil away for decades to build a body of work, precious few have the chance to consciously put a full-stop on their ...