Evolution of Fozzie Bear - A Very Muppet DIStory Ep. 77

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[@stevenhaurez6076]

Would love to see a history of the Electric Mayhem. Or just an Animal video. Animal is my spirit muppet.

[@ZACK613]

Yes especially since the new series is starting soon

[@Scg938]

Doodlebob is my spirit animal

[@Prtywgn]

Oscar the grouch is mine

[@herbertschofield4435]

Soos is my spirt character

[@esmeroro]

mom says my spirit muppets is gonzo lol

[@ilovetallyhallalot]

The way the earliest version of Fozzie's mouth moves when he frowns will get me every time. The slight droop at the ends of his mouth make me chuckle.

[@RPena98]

Agreed!

[@Bryce_7313]

Can you do muppet baby evolution

[@StonerWaifu]

I think that's what makes Statler & Waldorf so funny as well. And that eagle that says "You are all weirdos"

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

My favourite part of weird muppet Trivia, is that according to Muppets Tonight. Statler and Waldorf are part of Fozzies act. Statler, Waldorf, and Fozzie all go "on record" saying that Fozzie pays the two former to heckle him because it makes the bit funnier.

[@Herowebcomics]

That makes it both funnier and sadder!

[@houston-james8967]

Rowlf please 🙏 so you can can tell that he was the first muppet before Kermit piggy and Fozzie .

[@berrypie11]

I've always adored Baby Fozzie's design! The propeller hat is simply precious, and he's just overall so cute!

[@BigJames2011]

I just LOVE his little propeller hat

[@Obsessedwithcookies758]

@@BigJames2011I love his hat too, but for some reason I like the hat he wore in Season 1 and early Season 2. It was larger, and the flaps are folded up in front to make it look comedic.

[@fuzziestbuggiest]

seeing the muppet baby puppets in person at a jim henson exhibit felt like a flashbang, did not EVER anticipate them being gigantic 😭

[@NathanSpies]

Disney Dan is literally a human Fozzie

[@gracekim25]

Yeah 😊

[@kellyweingart3692]

Waka waka waka

[@kthundergaming]

Aye, my boy Nathan spies is here

[@Strikes057]

What's good Nathan

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

7:16 Dan, you say that as if there isn't a Muppet fan alive who wouldn't sell their left arm to sit next to Statler and Waldorf at a restaurant. Heck, don't lie, so would you!

[@ratbones620]

Yes more muppets please! Dan is like human Fozzie and I love him for that.

[@lateramae]

I don't know why, but I get so much joy seeing Fozzie Bear drive a car!

[@CaptainJZH]

"Fozzie where did you learn to drive?" "I took a correspondence course"

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

We want to see an evolution of Bunsen and Beaker.

[@sapphirerabbit14]

I love when we see the Muppets standing up 😂 just the sight of their legs is hilarious to me lol like look at them go

[@theprodigiousspiderstarTM]

I kinda would like to see a top 10 favorite muppets or puppets from Dan

[@Gay_fraggle]

Same!

[@haleyg6991]

What I love most about the muppet evolution videos is also seeing the growth in the character themself and how that change causes a change in the appearance of the character itself. Amazing video as always Dan! Whenever you release a video it always brightens my day! (Also the fozzie bear head on the actual bear body honestly scared me a little at first and I love it)

[@VincentIrkallaOfficial]

14:01 Ma Bear looks like Aunt Bam! 😂

[@i.m.evilhomer5084]

I would love to see a history of the Dr. Teeth, Animal, & the rest of the Electric Mayhem. Maybe even slip a few mentions of some of the other major Muppet bands that have come & gone, like the ones created for Muppets Tonight & the Inner Tube pilot.

[@raynacarraway440]

I was just watching The Muppet show yesterday (currently making my way through it for the first time), and bought a Kermit Loungefly bag so the timing of this video is perfect for my Muppet fever 😁

[@Hitlercumslurper]

My favourite muppet les goo

[@laurendouglas6452]

Can we explore the sass that is Uncle Deadly?? His build is very interesting and he's so spooky I LOVE IT✨

[@mightyfilm]

That one would be interesting because he was only ever used in one major role in the original series, was just this cult character because of it for years, and only recently got rediscovered and given a major role since the 2011 Muppet movie. A character that was barely utilized now finally given a spotlight.

[@maxordman4100]

I love bears, all bears, but Fozzie bear is such a great standout character! He is such a truly sweet soul who really only just wants to make people laugh! He is such a wonderful character! I love to watch him with my teddy bears too! Thank you very much for sharing this video with us! Your laughter always makes me smile! Keep up the great work, Dan Waka waka!

[@Fionnachu]

I can’t with the desktop background 😂

[@mangojumbo]

I literally can’t stop dying of laughter from seeing the fozzie head with the realistic bear body 3:29

[@allygator651]

I love the tidbit about his mom being friends with Statler and Waldorf, it's so true that Fozzie been traumatized for so long by them

[@paytonworthington3789]

Would love to see Pepe and Rizzo’s evolution since they both kinda faze in and out a lot

[@Alola_Hanna-Barbera_TMS_Fan]

15:37 Until now I never had a clue Fozzie had his own VHS Video! 😮

[@KermitthefrogORIGINAL]

I'm proud of you, Fozzie.

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

2:39 where Fozzie Bear says a hilarious joke "Hi i am fozzie bear also known as very fuzzy bear"

[@TheCinematicUniverseTraveler]

18:20 "Honey, I blew up Fozzie's neck tie" I did not expect that to be so funny- LMAO

[@bboysstopmotionstudio9681]

Lol, I was just wishing a couple days ago that you would do this evolution, and here we are now!!!

[@a.t.m873]

Thanks so much for covering a muppet here. The muppets are like family to me.

[@eileendaub3643]

I feel you with the standing muppet trigger...the Fieries from Labyrinth give me nightmares.

[@Bananacustardcostuming]

Also, in A Muppet Christmas Carol, all the costumes the muppets wear are historically accurate, and the costume team made them in like, 2 weeks. Absolutely the best, most accurate Victorian costumes and they were worn by muppets.

[@broadway331]

What I really appreciate about A Muppet Christmas Carol’s costumes is that not all the characters’ costumes are up to the trends of that moment. Like Mrs. Cratchett’s dress is clearly made of nice fabric but the style is years out of date, showing that she hasn’t bought a new “church best” dress in a while. It’s great world building.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

My favorite outfits are the lamplighter outfits Gonzo and Rizzo wear. Definitely one of my top 5 period piece movies just for the costumes.

[@CareBear17]

I love Fozzie and his jokes 😂❤

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

Fozzie’s my favorite Muppet. 😊 And I’m with you Dan, I love it when the Muppets do adaptations. I’m still holding out for them to make Muppet Dracula, with Fozzie playing Quincy Morris (a cowboy callback to his Kid Fozzie roots!).

[@deboralee1623]

this, the tribute hour, and segments of the celebration of life are the most Muppets things i have watched since Henson died. we're talking an adult who would watch _Sesame Street_ before she went to work; not because she had children/a child, but because she enjoyed the show.

[@lydiaclaire235]

When I first stumbled across your channel Fozzie Bear was the first thing that came to my mind watching your videos and I've watched them ever since.

[@Taydar]

Fozzie is Dan's spirit animal.

[@JIrish780]

Wonderful video as always, Dan! Now bring on Rowlf the Dog!

[@smoothwaveproudctions6678]

This might be kinda random but it would be so cool to see you do a costume evolution on three characters from a preschool band called the wiggles,the characters being Dorothy The Dinosaur , wags the dog , and Henry The octopus.

[@user-nu7dg8tz4n]

The fact that on April 19th 2023, Dan had his 77th DiStory episode is wild

[@judibickford5306]

Good Grief it's a bear! Thanks ABunches Dan for showing me history of my favorite Muppet Show funny bear!

[@nodesire9291]

balloon mouth fozzie will haunt my nightmares

[@Grace-ir8er]

11:50 - Yeah, the Muppet Babies puppets are MASSIVE; I had the pleasure of seeing two of them at a traveling Jim Henson exhibit (and the displeasure of being the only person at that exhibit who knew what The Dark Crystal was, but that's another story) and they were bigger than some of the regular puppets on exhibit! Great video as always; loved the looks at some of the more obscure Muppet stuff like the tour and the Play-Along Video (also minor issue, but when talking about the 1984-1988 period, you use footage from The Great Muppet Caper, which actually came out in 1981. Again, very minor and someone's probably pointed it out, but I just wanted to let you know just in case!).

[@sethcarlow8363]

i guess no one Can bear it with this Video get it Bear it waka waka aww

[@TheGenomario]

I've seen Fozzie's studebaker at the studebaker museum before and i can't wait to see it again

[@J2BoglinBoy]

This episode is un-bearable

[@PuppetNerd]

Woof. Fozzie needs to be fluffed after shipping. That nose is pushed up. 😂

[@mathieuleader8601]

Fun Fact in the 80's to the early 90's France had a political parody of the Muppet Show called the Le Bébête Show and Fozzie Bear had a parody in the former French Prime Minister Raymond Barre whom was PM from 76-81 he appeared on the show as Brazzie.

[@jbsMUWcreations2089]

Yes he returned

[@oceanebourjac6447]

It's my favorites muppet, fozzie is just, cute, funny, nice, yes he's just ... Perfect !❤️‍🔥

[@brockpifer9929]

18:08 - 18:11 “Adam and Eve could’ve used it to cover their privates” that was so funny 😂😂

[@RPena98]

This was everything I needed and more, thank you for this!!

[@AdamYJ]

"Hey there, you're as funny as Fozzie Bear!" That's not a compliment!

[@JasonMAlexander]

You are the FOZZIE BEAR of Disney KZbinrs EXCEPT… FOZZIE doesn’t fake laugh at his own (non)jokes and isn’t quite as un-bearable as you. As always FANTASTIC research. Great job!

[@sarahmcmann5253]

I love Fozzie 🤎

[@Avrilandosanders]

1991 Muppets on Location- WHAT DID THEY DO TO MY SWEET BOI BEAN?!

[@dannydevito3786]

just had to get on my phone to comment you’ve been one of my favorite content creators and i only now realized how close you are. love from down the street in lancaster ! 😭💕

[@SprigatittoSuperFan]

Waka Waka❤

[@MissTrish1993]

I'm not sure what's more unsettling, Hatbox Ghost Fozzie with teeth or that Fozzie headed Kermit monstrosity behind you 😂 The clip of Fozzie & Ozzy Osbourne was weird but funny to see.

[@nikoyamani1727]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this one

[@gracekim25]

DANG! Muppets are THAT old?!😮 they’re looking great for their age👍🥰 all I-don’t-know-how-many of them 🥳

[@steventuscano9233]

Fozzie!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@bigpoppa172]

FINALLY!!! A FOZZIE VIDEO

[@TheMSW1291]

I've waited a long time to see this!!!

[@Whytheguyy]

Love every video you post dan

[@Harry_Jbxfrd]

12:34 Bro got the moves and grooves

[@Itsabeautifuldayforaneighbor]

18:11 I literally cannot stop laughing. Why is this so funny HELPBHDLDKDHDK

[@726berkshire]

Fantastic evolution as always, Dan. I always like Fozzie's looks from the Muppet Movie and the 90's onwards. ^^ One thing I should point out is that Fozzie also dressed as the cowardly lion back in "The Muppets Go To The Movies."

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Many of the materials that are used to make the puppets are no longer made for various reasons. Which is why Fozzie's fur looks weird and why they've not updated Gonzo. The rats are used sparingly now because of it.

[@joshuapower7858]

The honey i blew up Fozzie’s neck tie part so funny it would be a parody

[@Prtywgn]

Cat In The hat Beetlejuice? So much costumes that are great!

[@mevb]

I knew about the mechanisms in his cheeks (though I didn't knew they were balloons) and his ears but I had no idea about the eyebrows, I never noticed it at all but then again as you point out, Dan, it is noticable because he most of the time wore his hat. I didn't even notice that his eyebrows moved in that scene until now.

[@ZeppoThePuppetMan]

Four things: The Studebaker Museum has had Fozzie's Studebaker for decades by this point, they just recently started crowdfunding the restoration because I guess the donation box they had in front of it when I was there wasn't raking in the dough. Eric took over Fozzie and Piggy in 2001, which was three years before the Disney sale, because Frank basically left to focus on his directing career. Cowardly Lion Fozzie was first seen in the "The Great Muppet Caper" promotional special/unofficial "Muppet Show" series finale "The Muppets Go to the Movies". And fluffy Fozzie was built for the 2011 movie "The Muppets", not the 2015 series "the muppets.", though I can see where one could get confused.

[@dollhousemakr]

I came down to see if anyone else had mentioned the Studebaker.

[@maxtheblackbear8072]

17:17 Actually, Muppet Babies appeared in the Disney Junior on Tour show. I'm not sure if they are included in Costume Palooza. Sadly, Disney didn't make walk arounds of the characters, they appear on the TV.

[@TMC1982Part2]

Fozzie Bear's original voice kind of sounds like if Cookie Monster was trying to do a John Wayne impersonation.

[@Claudita7usj]

"Nope" that's what I thought when you said those jokes

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

2:05 where Fozzie Bear was seen in a Unreleased promo of Muppets Tonight.

[@Bitbritly]

Man Dans laugh is infections and i am here for it.

[@mevb]

Actually Ma Bear appeared as early as in season 2, in the Cleo Lane episode, although she didn't spoke in that episode beside from snoring as she fell asleep at the very end.

[@Jopoilija]

Dan is like a Fozzie he make me laugh as well😊

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

Actually, your first true peek at LION Fozzie came from The Muppets' first attempt at _The Wizard of Oz_ (casting Miss Piggy as Dorothy Gale, Miss Piggy's dog Froufou as Toto, Scooter instead of Kermit as the Scarecrow, Gonzo as the Tin-Thing, Fozzie as the Cowardly Lion, etc.) in "The Muppets Go To The Movies".

[@lovethenightair]

I love Fozzie Bear, his jokes are legendary 🤣Could you pretty please do a Distory on Statler and Waldorf? They are my spirit animals when it comes to my sassy side.

[@eliblanks9388]

You know dan fozzie bear pays Statler and Waldorf to heckle him for the comedy acts he does

[@MrJoshinJosh]

Have you heard the one about the soft drink that they’re inventing for kitchen and bathroom sinks? It’s called Roto Root Beer. Wocka Wocka Wocka!

[@ElwoodBRICKS]

7:14 I would adore experiencing this

[@douglaskraft2127]

I would love too see the evolution of Pepe the king prawn

[@alteregobro4826]

now i want to see the history of bunsen honeydew

[@CinophileRailroad1993]

You Did A Big Bird Costume Evolution. Where's One For Oscar The Grouch, Grover, Or Cookie Monster?! Insane! Insane In The Membrane! 😂❤

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

Muppet Time!

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

See, Fozzie is the Muppet I relate to most, me being a hairy doofus in a hat who also just desperately wants to make people laugh. XD

[@berniedavis6676]

evolution of ROWLF

[@DTChannelStudio93]

This was awesome and fantastic video on the evolution for Fozzie Bear, along with Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo as well. I would to see an evolution on either Animal or Beaker for sure. Anyways, keep up the great Disney Dan bro! :)

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

How did I miss this

[@bsabruzzo]

I'm on the edge of my seat in expectation of the Muppets Presents Five Nights At Fozzie's. I'll bet the audience will die laughing.

[@llopsided4018]

the fozzie bear in the background 😭😭😭

[@MrJoshinJosh]

My favorite moment from Fozzie Bear is when he opened up the show with his really bad jokes during the first season of The Muppet Show. Too bad that it couldn’t continue to be that way during the last four seasons. It would’ve been nice if it did😔

[@gracekim25]

Thank you for the puns ❤ 20.4.23

[@jakewhittle444]

Muppets classic theater

[@masanorininomiya720]

Fozzie Bear apear in #JimHenson Muppet Vision 3D!!!

[@m0sart786]

Today is a good day

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

it's been awhile since the history of big bird i wouldn't mind seeing a evolution of bird's friend snuffy