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

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[@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"

[@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

[@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!

[@Jamestherat2011]

I just LOVE his little propeller hat

[@Obsessedwithcookies758]

@@Jamestherat2011I 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.

[@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!

[@NathanSpies]

Disney Dan is literally a human Fozzie

[@gracekim25]

Yeah 😊

[@kellyweingart3692]

Waka waka waka

[@kthundergaming]

Aye, my boy Nathan spies is here

[@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"

[@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!

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

We want to see an evolution of Bunsen and Beaker.

[@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)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@fuzziestbuggiest]

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

[@AlolaMasked_BettyRubbleFan]

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

[@bboysstopmotionstudio9681]

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

[@KermitthefrogORIGINAL]

I'm proud of you, Fozzie.

[@JIrish780]

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

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

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

[@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.

[@RPena98]

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

[@CareBear17]

I love Fozzie and his jokes 😂❤

[@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.

[@judibickford5306]

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

[@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 ! 😭💕

[@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

[@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.

[@TheGenomario]

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

[@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!).

[@nikoyamani1727]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this one

[@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!).

[@TheMSW1291]

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

[@oceanebourjac6447]

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

[@bigpoppa172]

FINALLY!!! A FOZZIE VIDEO

[@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.

[@Whytheguyy]

Love every video you post dan

[@sethcarlow8363]

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

[@Taydar]

Fozzie is Dan's spirit animal.

[@nodesire9291]

balloon mouth fozzie will haunt my nightmares

[@jbsMUWcreations2089]

Yes he returned

[@brockpifer9929]

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

[@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.

[@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."

[@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.

[@AdamYJ]

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

[@Kaio-con-mermelada]

it would be so cute to see a scooter evolution

[@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! :)

[@Jopoilija]

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

[@PuppetNerd]

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

[@gracekim25]

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

[@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.

[@user-nu7dg8tz4n]

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

[@steventuscano9233]

Fozzie!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@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!

[@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.

[@Prtywgn]

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

[@VincentIrkallaOfficial]

14:01 Ma Bear looks like Aunt Bam! 😂

[@Bitbritly]

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

[@Harry_Jbxfrd]

12:34 Bro got the moves and grooves

[@jakewhittle444]

Muppets classic theater

[@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!

[@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.

[@CinophileRailroad1993]

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

[@joshuapower7858]

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

[@lyndseyfurtado422]

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

[@Claudita7usj]

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

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

How did I miss this

[@sarahmcmann5253]

I love Fozzie 🤎

[@Avrilandosanders]

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

[@ChristopherSmith-il6fo]

The way I laughed exactly like Dan at 5:33

[@RankaPetrovic-jz6dm]

Can you do a costume history of Aladdin? He's my favorite Disney character of all time. I also wanna see an Animal video. Animal is also my spirit Muppet. I love him, a lot.

[@eliblanks9388]

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

[@ExInferis.]

You have to do Bunsen and Beaker, After Kermit they're my favourite characters! Also, that shot with Ozzy and Fozzie, you missed a joke there bruv! 🤣

[@winnietwinkle2170]

I love you Dan! I wanna see more videos about obscure Disney musicals! 😂

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

No no no

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

You son of a bitch, Disney Dan would like to make a video of evolution of Bunsen and Beaker.

[@muppetfan77show26]

Awesome😎👍

[@SprigatittoSuperFan]

Waka Waka❤

[@TheVideogirl9]

What about Fozzie in The Muppets Classic Theatre. I watch it on VHS as a kid, they do classic story.

[@courage1363]

I agree since he had a emperor costume for the Emperors New Clothes story.

[@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.

[@TMC1982Part2]

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

[@totor0lling12]

Love all your content! Wish the algorithm would pick you back up.

[@J2BoglinBoy]

This episode is un-bearable

[@thekluempers1290]

Animal!!!!🐲

[@suzzy1790]

Ayyyyyyy the wiggles baby

[@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

[@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.

[@gracekim25]

Thank you for the puns ❤ 20.4.23

[@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😔

[@douglaskraft2127]

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

[@jasmintrimble6554]

an electric mayhem episode would be awesome to see especially since they have a new show coming out!

[@ElwoodBRICKS]

7:14 I would adore experiencing this

[@dakotavedder4669]

whenever someone ask me which shows should be brought back i always say the muppet show because it's one of those shows that never gets old plus i just want more muppets

[@sesamestreetfacts1904]

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