MUPPET HISTORY WAS MADE TODAY

[@TopicArlo]

MINOR CORRECTIONS: I'm not sure how it's possible, but I've forgotten that Uncle Matt was at the end of Muppets Take Manhattan. So that's technically another example of this happening, but that predated Family Christmas and was really more of a quick cameo. Also I think all three properties did come together for a big celebratory performance some years back but I don't believe it was officially recorded or broadcast.

I'm pretty sure it was, as there was a special on ABC called the Muppets 30th Anniversary and that had everything muppet related up to that time on display. There was also a christmas special where many muppet characters from different shows all showed up at Fozzie's mom's house on christmas.

[@visualgagging]

There was also Jim Henson’s Musical World at Carnegie Hall, which included the 3 properties (plus emmet otter!) but it was never officially recorded :( though i do remember there is a muppet blog out there with an audio recording of it

[@bizarroplasticman298]

Arlo, i have a suggestion. Arlos Muppet Geekout. A history of all things muppet series by you, Arlo

[@joeypieper6384]

@@visualgagging And the Muppets celebrate Jim Henson.

[@joeypieper6384]

That's A Muppet Family Christmas! and the 30th anniversary special aired on CBS.

[@psy4147]

For a solid few seconds I was wondering "Why is Arlo talking about the Muppets? What's that got to do with his interests?" And then I remembered he's a guy who uses a blue puppet and NOT a sentient, furry creature. It's easy to forget after watching all these years lol

[@SarajevoKyoto]

Wait, who's a blue puppet? Arlo is a furry blue monster from a species called arlos, we used to get periodic arlo biology lessons in older videos. Fun fact, he has ear nubs under his fur!

[@properjellydontbeproper3652]

Same lol ,it’s also why I stay subscribed for news cuz it just feels more homey. Both adult seriousness for games or other stuff but safe space nostalgic

[@visualgagging]

puppet or not, arlo has an interest in the muppets. 'sall a guy needs

[@ryanspratt4161]

But… Arlo is an Arlo, not a puppet!! I think k you’ve gone off the loony bin a bit, he’s just a fuzzy lil blue guy on the internet!

[@extremepayne]

@@SarajevoKyotoHe also has pockets, sometimes, when he wants to. Not a marsupial tho

[@Spectrobits]

To note - Fraggle Rock is currently licensed by Apple TV, Sesame Street is currently licensed by HBO Max (WB), and The Muppets are currently owned by Disney. A lot of handshakes had to happen before this little skit. :)

[@theotherjared9824]

Goes to show just how much of an impact Jim Henson had on the world.

[@jellyface401]

What? How?

[@yosefdemby8792]

@@jellyface401 The Sesame Street Muppets are owned by Sesame Workshop, the Muppets that regularly starred on The Muppet Show are owned by The Walt Disney Company, and the Fraggle Rock Muppets are owned by The Jim Henson Company.

[@raze2012_]

How did Apple get their hands on Fraggle Rock?

[@shaun_the_sheip2775]

​@@raze2012_ apple tv acquired them in may 2020

[@danielhart779]

I absolutely need more Arlo talking about the Muppets, sesame Street and fraggle rock in my life.

[@haggardkev]

Meet the feebles. Lol

[@raze2012_]

Yeah, kinda surprised it took me almost 3 years of watching a puppeteer to finally hear them talk about the Muppets. It never came to my mind, but it seemed so obvious when I think about it for 2 seconds.

[@VicGalaxy]

He did a tier list of the muppet movies on twitter and I’ve been begging for him to make videos about his thoughts and feelings of them

[@TheMinidelamacho]

Arlo, I, and I'm sure many others, would love a series of videos dedicated to talking about Muppet universe lore and history. Please, bud.

[@Salamastradon6885]

I second this

[@chasemiller3712]

Arlo, you've opened Jim Henson's box. Now, we need a 3 hour video essay about Fraggle Rock and a Muppet movies tier list.

[@AshyMuted]

A Muppet movie tier list from Arlo would be the greatest video of all time, the platform wouldn't be able to handle it.

[@Harmonia96]

Treasure Island, or at least the computer game, should be at the tippy top. It was a 2-disc package, and they pulled all the stops. I don't know where my case is right now, but it was up there with Arthur's Reading Race.

[@VicGalaxy]

He did one on his twitter and definitely needs a video to go more into detail

[@tragictoast2956]

Yep

[@kartavianmacrath7219]

Agreed

[@yosefdemby8792]

Given how a planned Elmo cameo in the 2011 Muppet movie was scrapped because Sesame Workshop and The Walt Disney Company couldn't agree on the terms, this is a victory.

[@truemon]

Thank goodness that never happened.

[@johnatkinson1111]

it’s likely due to this being a non commercial memorial short where the 2011 muppet movie was a commercial product. Especially based on the proposed scene it was likely that Sesame workshop wanted to maintain the appearance of Elmo as a young and authentic character rather than one that follows the direction of lawyers which could damage the appearance of the character and make it seem like they are a more calculating character. I think a better scene they could have tried proposing is either use big bird on vacation and have him mention how he made it in public television as a callback to the original muppets movie and that can be the spark that inspired Kermit to save the theater as a reminder of his goal all those years ago or by having the cast of the muppets pass by Sesame Street with Kermit remarking how he used to live there before he met the rest of the muppets crew. Using both as call back to Kermit’s past rather than cameos as Kermit was basically completely fazed out of Sesame Street by the time Elmo had arrived instead being a rare guest character, Kermit had a much stronger connection to the other Sesame Street characters from the early days compared to Elmo, Big Bird would have been best due to them having a closer connection across the years along with the connection to the original movie while also being a super recognizable character.

[@Nakia11798]

People can't just imagine multiple canons? I could do that as a little kid. 😂 ​@@johnatkinson1111

[@TheoRae8289]

@@johnatkinson1111 yeah, Elmo is one of those few characters that would not work with the meta humor on that level. The joke about his birthday always being the same age in a recent interview (think it was one his dad was present for?) really toed the line where the suspension of disbelief was concerned. Elmo being meta feels weird and wrong.

[@yosefdemby8792]

@@johnatkinson1111 Kermit continued to appear regularly on the show even after Kevin Clash started playing Elmo. He did so until Jim Henson's death, and he did multiple skits with Elmo. And Kermit actually met Rowlf before Sesame Street.

[@fortranwarrior8716]

These characters were chosen on purpose, because they were all performed by muppet performers who have since passed: Jim Henson, Caroll Spinney, and Jerry Nelson. This feels more like real muppets than anything we've gotten in a long time. We need more like this.

[@dannybright8708]

But where’s the representation for Richard Hunt? 😢

[@TheoRae8289]

@@dannybright8708 Wasn't he also one of the original people who worked on Fraggle Rock before we lost him too?

[@WhyYouWahYoo]

Kermit meeting Oscar after all this time feels kinda link Banjo and Kazooie coming back to Nintendo in smash

[@Leachtenstein]

More specifically, Banjo and Kazooie meeting Diddy Kong again after all this time

[@Geeksmithing]

Um, hate to break it to you but they already worked together decades ago. :P

[@nhbons783]

​@@Geeksmithingand diddy Kong racing also happened decades ago

[@stilljamming]

Kermit appeared on the Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Special a few years ago, I guess it was preparing for this

[@johnatkinson1111]

@@stilljammingeven earlier than that, Sesame Street Episode 295 Scene 5 from 1971 is the earliest time I can find the two on screen together.

[@melimsah]

I for one am all for Arlo geeking out about Muppets more regularly

[@JaviSocas2My2ndChannel]

I thought he only talked about video games and the game Industry.

[@paperhat_boi]

​@@JaviSocas2My2ndChannel he's a Muppet after all

[@Spunow]

Arlo should talk more about muppets more often. He sounds so enthralled to talk about this type of stuff.

[@OddOneOut665]

This whole Channel could be revamped to just Arlo gushing about Muppet History, lol

[@zacharymccoy7091]

The crossover every person, no matter the age or background, needed today.

[@Real_The_Goof]

It happened before in a christmas special... years ago before Jim passed away.

[@Archetype_M3T4L]

@@Real_The_GoofI think they mean Arlo making a video on Muppets.

[@CosmicAnew]

😊😊😊 It’s really brighten up my day!

[@nickk3077]

Jim's death reminds me that anyone can die at any moment and that we should cherish the moments when we are still alive.

[@Manticorn]

I won't remember any of those moments once I'm dead lol

[@nickk3077]

@@Manticorn How would you know? And even if that was the case that you wouldn’t remember; no one wants to waste their life and leave nothing behind.

[@Dark_Jaguar]

When I was a kid, an 80's child here, ALL of these were "Muppets". I didn't distinguish between them. They were distinct from the more intentionally simplistic puppets of Mr. Rogers, but too similar to each other for me to see them as anything but "muppets". By that reasoning, I think YOU are a muppet. Maybe not officially, or even honorary, but in how my brain sorts things, you're a muppet to me.

[@1st1anarkissed]

60s child. All the muppets started on sesame street but only Kermit was well formed as a distinct person and also migrated. Because he was Jim's personal expression. The gentle humour of the muppets I knew is sorely lacking in the present tense.

[@VWHybrid]

Can… can we please get Fraggle Rock/Muppet/Sesame Street history and lore videos from you, Arlo? There is nothing on earth I love more than hearing someone talk passionately about a topic they truly love. You are wonderful, and I would listen to you talk about this for hours. Maybe an Arlo podcast?

[@LordSumSums]

The literal Muppet KZbinr is finally talking about the Muppets...and Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock.

[@clap2973]

I would kill for just hour long videos of arlo going over Muppet Lore..

[@WasatchWind]

The moment Arlo started going into the lore of Oscar's trash can I couldn't stop myself bursting out in joyful laughter. I need this kind of energy more in my life 😄

[@superbear4227]

Oscar leaving the bouquet legitimately got me teary eyed. Happy Birthday Jim!

[@jameslawrenson1208]

Oscar is both sour and sweet.

[@berniedavis6676]

As John Belushi said, "I hate those Mucking Fuppets". if that line isn't in the SNL movie it would be a shame. however, I love the muppets and this was a nice surprize.

[@LamangoKaijura]

My favorite thing is just a few months prior to the release of Fraggle Rock Reboot season 2, John stated if they ever did a Fraggle Rock and Sesame Street crossover, the Fraggles would use Oscar's trash can to travel to Sesame Street. So Gobo coming out of the trash can was TOTALLY John's idea.

[@lanceams483]

Hearing 1% of Arlo's lore-knowledge of these different properties is mesmerizing, truly feels like the one thing Arlo knows more about than Pikmin.

[@Allantitan]

Arlo: that wasn’t even 1% of my lore-knowledge

[@ByrneBaby]

I would actually pay real dollars to listen to Arlo break down the lore, worlds, and history of these franchises. The joy is infectious and delightful!

[@Quinhala11]

Please consider making more videos about the Muppets, it's always been something that looked interesting to me but I've never found a way to get into it

[@nathanielheilmann7351]

A good look into Muppet lore (as well as Jim Henson in general) is Defunctland's mini-series on Jim Henson

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Just start watching the movies and shows. They are amazing

[@x.PyxElated.x]

Muppet Family Christmas... it was amazing and honestly every single thing I could've ever wanted as a kid. I'm 39, so I remember when Jim died and my entire world was shattered, well as shattered as a 5 year old's world could be. The thing I remember most though, is how The Muppets handled his passing, educating children and adults about Jim and helping children learn how to process death. He was and will continue to be one of my biggest creative inspirations.

[@rebeckymo]

I'm 40, and I still watch Muppet Family Christmas every December. It's just not Christmas without it.

[@x.PyxElated.x]

@@rebeckymo same! It’s been my go-to holiday movie since it came out way back in the day.

[@nothingrhymeswithorange5294]

Together Again, Gee it's good to be back together again, I just can't imagine that you've ever been gone, It's not starting over it's just going on,

[@lando-z4534]

Together Again, Now we’re here and there’s no need remembering when. Cause no feeling feels like that feeling Together Again.

[@Maxanimates2763]

AGAIN!! AGAIN!!!! -animal

[@HiroesX81]

Reminder that without Jim Henson and his shop there would be no TMNT movie. One of the greatest and most successful movies of the early 90s

[@bookshelfghost]

Hearing how passionate you are in this video makes my heart smile. More arlo + muppet content please.

[@bookshelfghost]

petition for a rainbow connection video

[@jackbot3253]

Seeing Arlo gushing about muppet and fraggle rock lore so passionately just makes me happy, one of the most wholesome people on this platform. Make more of these videos Arlo please

[@tristanneal9552]

Elmo's Adventures in Grouchland WAS. THE. SHIT. So fucking good

[@RainerK.]

That actually felt like a remake of Labyrinth.

[@jbradleymusic]

The sheer squiggly joy in your voice is contagious.

[@flaminhotyoshi7403]

I can tell he’s VERY passionate about this topic, and though I’ve been subbed for many years, I didn’t know he was such a Muppets mega fan but it makes such perfect sense now. Anyway, listening to this just warms my heart. At a few points Arlo sounds like he’s going to cry happy tears and I almost felt the same way

[@TeltStory]

I want this kind of content on the main channel.

[@dominicyeomans8107]

Just subscribe to both channels

[@ethanhaynes7406]

As fun as it is when he gets on camera, I'm glad Arlo can talk about stuff like the muppets here and not have to worry about the potential low views bringing the channel down

[@AshyMuted]

It would sadly be a massive blow to his analytics if he did it there.

[@blazingtrs6348]

he can't because his main channel is strictly nintendo/gaming content that's higher effort. he made this channel so he can talk about whatever he wants in the moment without any quality demands.

[@thecanadianfood]

I would like to travel to the alternate universe where Arlo built his entire KZbin channel around talking about Muppets.

[@benperry4336]

I'm glad Arlo has acknowledged that Muppet Christmas Carol is a cinematic masterpiece

[@TheoRae8289]

We really need another Muppet movie in that format: where it's the cast playing classic novel characters, but with some 4th wall breakage while playing the story completely straight. It feels like some people behind the scenes forgot the Muppets are *actors* at their core, meaning not everything they do needs to be grounded in reality (even if they would be considered a distinctive race/species ala the Toons during Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) Muppets Most Wanted felt like it wanted to tap into The Great Muppet Caper but it lacks the laid back, almost Vaudeville approach to the world that made the humor feel organic. Then again Steve Martin might as well be a Muppet.

[@911meltdown2]

After reading the comments, it's great to see how everyone just adores when you fan over the Muppets and other puppeteer shows. It's always funny though that when we do see your puppet on screen we don't see a puppet, we see Arlo. There is no puppeteer there. It's just Arlo. Thank you Arlo for always being true to yourself.

[@ewoutverheij4745]

you can hear the passion in his voice when he talks one of his favourite hobbies, the energy is radiating of his voice

[@WaggToon]

Please do Muppet videos more often. I would love to see you do a reviews of every single episode of every single Muppet TV show.

[@projectz975]

6:34 imagining Arlo doing a fraggle rock cameo with a little fraggle snoot strapped on his face and a neon colored wig

[@sophiebitzinger4445]

I have legit been flipping out over this the entire day As a frequenter of the Tough Pigs Discord with many an edit on the Muppet Wiki, please Arlo, more Muppet videos. MORE FRAGGLE VIDEOS! Edit: YOU'VE MET ALL 3 OF THEM?! I'VE ONLY MET ONE! (Johnny T - Gobo held my hand 😭)

[@micahmitchell6239]

Petition for Arlo to review both seasons of Back to the Rock? 🤭

[@TopherIsATribble]

This little special made me SOB. The Muppets have been my primary lifelong special interest and my heart was so full with this little thing. I've been known in multiple friends groups as the Muppet nerd who can connect just about any social justice issue to Fraggle Rock and the fact that we have new Fraggle Rock and this was even possible made me feel so good. Jim died 7 years before I was born, but his influence on my soul has been immeasurable.

[@DJGURR]

I found out on the Muppets subreddit and thought to myself “Arlo is gonna freak out” and here we are lol

[@Socioromanticism]

6:39 Fraggle Rock lore dump video essay sounds suitable for TopicArlo.

[@intoontown]

Seeing Arlo do content on this video? Very cool, my spouse and I were super excited because that Henson Company video was so great. Hearing Arlo specifically bring up his love for Fraggle Rock? That elicited some next-level excitement from us both. We've been having fun rediscovering the franchise since 2018 or so, and loving the reboot as well. Needless to say, we'd be ALL ABOUT any Fraggle Rock or otherwise Muppety content from Arlo. Do it, dude, do it! (I also had long-ago forgotten that Oscar's trash can had that hammerspace quality, and just plain didn't know about the dimension portal thing. The idea of a connection between that and a Fraggle tunnel made me grin. To quote Cotterpin, "What a helmet-bending concept!")

[@animationloverslacker2405]

As a kid who was born in the early 2000s (2002), I beileve I always knew that Sesame Street and the Muppets were connected, but I never saw them as being owned by the same company. I had been a big muppets fan for years, watching Sesame Street on PBS Kids and Noggin and the films that feature the Muppet Show cast back in elementary school. I still watch skits of Sesame Street on KZbin for years now. So they definitely have a special place to me.

[@decaf9150]

Same here! (03) I guess as a kid I just took for granted like 'oh this is what shows for me look like' instead of recognizing a very obvious visual language lmao And I guess that is also not helped by the lack of crossovers in my time watching

[@Allantitan]

@@decaf9150yeah I guess I can call myself lucky being born during a time when it was more common (1988)

[@bookshelfpassageway6232]

Adding yet another voice to the pile of: I would LOVE to watch you talk more about The Muppets! (and the extended Jim Henson Workshop family) 3-hour retrospective? Count me in! Whatever you've got! I love that this is how I learned about the clip that was released today, what a wonderful, sweet tribute for Jim and the fans.

[@WGoNerd]

"Disney doesn't know what to do with the Muppets." Preach it Arlo! The most obvious thing to do is just revive The Muppet Show. It really doesn't feel like it's that complicated to me, yet here we are. When I was in college, one of my professors was a former US Representative, she said that her favorite day in office was the day she did an interview/hearing/something with Kermit. She said, "I want to tell you that it takes approximately 15 seconds for you to forget that there is someone controlling him, because the people that do it make them feel so full of life."

[@Vrikrar]

One of my all time favorite parts about being an arlo fan is that I get all kinds of video game news, stories, reviews, opinions, and thought provoking topics, but also every now and then it's just puppets and I get to listen to someone be happy and passionate about something they love and it always brightens my whole day. Thanks for the update Arlo! Loved it!

[@Widgerber]

Muppet Family Christmas is my all time favourite Christmas special. It's glorious.

[@Guy-cb1oh]

Arlo is basically Cookie Monster's nerdy cousin.

[@stevennorthrup5790]

It was beautiful to see Kermit (Disney), Gobo (Henson), and Oscar (Sesame) all in one video for a very special video. I nearly cried when I first saw it

[@jayo1212]

It shows that they can still bring the three together if they really wanted to...

[@ClooperYT]

I need more Arlo talking about muppets content. I could listen to hours of this

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

This skit is my first time hearing these new voices. While they aren't the ones I'm used to, they did a very good performance. Happy to see these characters still living on!

[@joechill6327]

I wondered if you'd mention the Muppet Christmas special, good to see some love.

[@Gruel36]

muppet history is world history

[@GameBlock_]

I’ve now realized I need arlo to make a full muppet lore video

[@marcuscostello5635]

So original. Only like 300 comments like this

[@GameBlock_]

@@marcuscostello5635 I didn’t read the comments before I made this I just want more of arlo talking about the muppets so I commented it lol. It’s really entertaining

[@marcuscostello5635]

@@GameBlock_ i dont care if you read them or not. You are a sheep

[@Yellowredstone]

@@marcuscostello5635 How does a blind sheep follow?

[@marcuscostello5635]

@Yellowredstone it sniffs the air for the smell of the b hole in front of it

[@neonswift]

Dark Crystal is one my favorite puppet movies. I was so happy his son and the Jim Henson company made the Dar Crystal series for Netflix. Muppets will always be my childhood comfort. And sesame street was every morning at 6am.

[@cryingdove0]

OMG we watch Muppet Family Christmas every year! It's a tradition for us. We also watch Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. So many fond memories of getting excited for Christmas day.

[@drewsteroni6440]

Can’t think of anyone with more authority to speak about muppet history

[@Rozu667]

please please PLEASE talk about muppets and fraggle rock more often, arlo. ESPECIALLY fraggle rock. that was my childhood. now i want to rewatch it all. :')

[@nickk3077]

I love the muppet stuff! Don't be afraid to talk about all sorts of Jim Henson works or Muppet topics!

[@MathieuLeblanc1991]

I am happy they got Matt Vogel back as Kermit for Disney Speedstorm instead of just getting an imitator

[@stevethepocket]

I mean, Vogel is already an imitator OF an imitator himself; his only credentials were that he already worked for the Henson company in particular and did a better impression than anyone else there.

[@MaxEverywhereSystem]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@stevethepocketmatt worked closely with both carol spinney (big bird, oscar) and jerry nelson (half of basically every muppet production) before both of their passings, and took up many of their characters by their request. its one thing to not like his performance but its another to downplay his experience, especially when it comes to playing legacy characters.

[@MatthewMaldonado-q7q]

I love when people talking about their niche super fixations it’s always so nice

[@AnnaPaulsonDramaChickReviews]

As someone who was inspired to become a puppeteer and make/ design my own puppets due to Jim, this hit me right in the heart gut. Each of these properties molded me as a person in some way, shape and form. Sesame Street gave me my first word. The Rainbow Connection has been my favorite song ever since I was 5. (I’m in my late 30s now.) Fraggle Rock taught me how to look at the simple things in a wondrous new way. Jim Henson is someplace where the best of humanity end up in the end. Rest in peace Jim. My life wouldn’t be what it is without you

[@SirSketch4th]

I've never seen a second of Fraggle Rock and I would totally love a retrospective of it from Arlo. I'd also be down for the 3 hour Muppet Christmas Special Ted Talk too. More Muppet talk please!!!

[@Quinhala11]

I wouldn't have expected Arlo to be a fan of muppets or any kind of puppets in general, just never crossed my mind

[@4rtie]

You wouldn't have expected... Arlo... to be a fan of puppeteering??

[@willytor7899]

@@4rtie why would a puppet be into puppeteering that's kind of weird

[@Quinhala11]

@@4rtie I just don't see any sort of connection between him and Puppets, so it's a nice surprise.

[@weathermansam2]

@@Quinhala11Are you being fr? Like if it’s /s I understand but there is no way you didn’t realize this man likes puppets

[@lilypadlilith]

Hearing another muppet fan gush about muppet history fills me with so much joy, thank you for making my day

[@DoctorMinjinx]

I love Muppet Content, Idk if you have the time, but I'd love to see more of it. Be it here, or on a "Muppet content" focused channel.

[@CroakPad]

Together again. Gee, it’s great to be together again.

[@AniMason-Animation]

You are the reason I finally decided to dive into the muppets a couple years ago. Best decision I’ve made they truly are something special

[@Mandude4200]

Please review more muppet stuff, I would die for a 10 hour video essay about all the muppet movies

[@eastymii]

Jim Henson had a incredible journey for making shows like the Muppets & Sesame Street, I would wonder what Elmo would think about this.

[@SockoNChips]

Arlo id genuinely love 3 hours of you talking about muppets

[@Luccifan45]

I never really followed Muppets but I feel like I could listen to your enthusiasm for it for hours.

[@PingMe23]

Fraggle Rock is forever my crew. It was my childhood in the 80's and I took all of my life lessons from the fraggles. It really hit me recently how much I actually support the fraggle "ethos" as stated in the third to last episode of the series, "We don't have any leaders. We lead ourselves and we all lead each other." The ideas in this show were, in most respects, way ahead of their time.

[@DaltPKMN]

Love hearing Arlo talk about these kinds of non-gaming specific topics

[@ColonialSun-mg6tq]

I love how passionate you are about this topic I remember it was the subject of one of your first videos too

[@Accidental.Creation]

Gaming goodness and then suddenly ... Muppets. Love to see it ❤ I never was into Muppets, but it's just nice to hear Arlo talk about it so passionately!

[@koopa159]

The fact that the three studios came together to do this is hopefully the beginning of more cooperation in the future. Nice to hear I am not the only one who treasures Muppet Family Christmas. In all fairness though, the muppet family split technically started when a German company briefly bought Henson, but that is another story.

[@OtterloopB]

Muppet Family Christmas is my favorite Muppet crossover. Glad they're doing this sort of thing again.

[@Solaris502]

growing up i loved fraggle rock and the muppets, wasnt ever big on sesame street, but was just a fan in general of all things Jim Henson. So seeing these 3 together like this brought tears to my eyes. its one of the reasons i love your channel so much, keeping the Muppet spirit alive in this age of Vtubers.

[@Mike-sy5zn]

Muppets Family Christmas. My childhood. This 45 year old must watch that every year. I’m reduced to watching it on KZbin, but at least it’s accessible.

[@smoogieboogie1694]

I feel like a part of my heart healed a little just watching that video. If you haven't been knee-deep in Muppets lore you likely didn't understand the sheer magnitude of the accomplishment behind just a short birthday video but it felt like it awakened the child inside me. Also yeah Matt Vogel's Kermit is actually really great, and gets far too much hate. Forgot to mention but the only thing that would've made this better is if Rowlf was there as well, given his role in the beginning of Jim Henson's climb plus how everyone said Rowlf was most similar to Jim's personality.

[@sonicwontletmeleave]

please please pleaseeee make more videos about the muppets, your enthusiasm and love for the work and life of jim henson is so infectious

[@constructivecriticism6203]

Can’t wait to see his video on muppet vision closing

[@DC_Prox]

There's a KZbinr named Matt Baume, whose content is mostly about queer milestones in pop culture history, and he has an excellent episode on Richard Hunt, one of the most important behind-the-scenes Muppet performers. The episode not only talks about Richard's contribution, but also gives a decent summary of the history of the major Henson productions. It also has a piece on a very touching and sad Fraggle Rock episode that was a reflection on loss, largely inspired by the escalating AIDS crisis.

[@loganmiller7827]

I would absolutely watch long form videos you make about Muppets or other puppetry related content. Puppetry has always been something that interests me and it's not easy to find much talking about it online

[@KennedyAllen]

I still watch the muppet family Christmas special every year. And my profile picture is my cat named Mokey who crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this month. I am so beyond happy to see this collaboration again! Here’s to the future of muppets and hopefully more Arlo Muppet content!

[@roberttrottini9660]

I grew up watching Sesame Street in the 70s, the Muppets every Sunday night at 7:30, and also loved Fraggle Rock. Hensen and Oz were pioneers. What a beautiful tribute. I’d never have seen this if you hadn’t talked about it. Thank you.

[@maxmuller3466]

"this is like the Avengers of The Muppets" was very deep and made me care about something I usually don't really care about

[@Fireheartl]

I’m floored at someone actually mentioning Muppet Family Christmas. I watch it every year, and have since I was little. I’m almost 40 now. Thank you. ❤️

[@SarahKuriyama]

I loved watching Fraggle Rock and some of the muppet movies with my parents when I was very young. This video reminded me that I need to find the dvds somewhere to watch them with my children now 🥲

[@JanTheMangaMan]

I love when you talk about Muppets because the absolute love and joy you express is so infectious. Need more videos like this

[@oxedward4738]

I like hearing you bring up Elmo is grouchland. That movie was a big piece of my childhood and it’s still genuinely good as an adult.

[@tracib2133]

I just watched it with my daughter for the first time since I was a kid and it holds up so well!

[@weathermansam2]

All the Muppet Movies hold up pretty well. Most of them still feel like they could have been made today.

[@Dreaming-Void]

we need more "gushing over muppets" videos from arlo. so very wholesome TuT

[@tristanneal9552]

6:12 Dare I say, his Oscar deserves an Oscar?

[@nbadude44]

I don't HATE Matt Vogel's Kermit, I just hate the circumstances that led to his predecessor getting fired. Also, Oscar is a time lord and the trash cam is his TARDIS. He used to be bright orange, but he regenerated.

[@mirrorredstar]

Thank you for telling us to go watch Muppets Family Christmas - it is absolutely wonderful.

[@sick_0nick402]

the documentary on jim henson was really good, definitely recommend also i NEED more videos like this i have much to learn as an aspiring muppet fan

[@amaliasolaris]

Not even halfway through the vid but gotta say THANK YOU for bringing up Muppet Family Christmas! That tv special is SO special to my family, we still watch it every year! It’s a feel good thing to watch and the crossover brings some crazy fun interactions! Swedish Chef and Big Bird’s scene is my favorite.

[@GamingWarlord64]

Dose anyone else forget that arlo kinda looks like a Muppet