"My Entire Acting Style Is Kermit The Frog" - Why Jason Segel Is So Inspired By Puppets

[@mneeraaw5927]

I’ve met Jason Segel twice when he was filming in Philly, he’s genuinely one of the nicest people ever. The first time he actually approached my friend and I out of a restaurant asking a question, he was extremely nice and down for conversation. I love it when you meet people and their public persona turns out to be genuine and real.

[@cleverusername9369]

He does genuinely seem to be a really nice guy

[@schmalice23]

For some reason, that doesn't surprise me

[@MadAboutBrows]

I have never felt more like someone deserves a massive, successful career and personal life like Jason. All the best to a lovely man 💖

[@bernitajenkins7581]

Jason is an absolute delight. 🤩

[@wazagunab]

Teachers really can make a difference in kids' lives. Nice story.

[@bookbwitched6823]

I am touched once again by Stephen's authenticity, connection & presence. I am always entertained by the late night guys I follow but Stephen has a wisdom that he exudes, that is visible & I feel blessed by it.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

🌞

[@Jetse_Dv]

I hope Jason returns to another Muppet movie. That Muppet movie he did made me feel all the feels. It took me back to my years as a kid watching those first movies and at the same time it is a gateway to bring my kids into it. I recently saw this Disney documentary on Jim Henson and I can tell Jason has that same passion.

[@ginabee1212]

The Dracula puppet scene at the end of Forgetting Sarah Marshall is still one of my all-time favorite movie scenes!

[@Seyda0]

Seriously how did Stephen not ask him if there were any updates on a live Dracula play? I need it

[@kathrinmunro1105]

I love his view on puppetry. So beautiful!

[@RichardLasquite]

"There are shapes under here..." Underrated line.

[@pistontube]

That is one delightful dude. Love you Jason!

[@smanni01]

Kermit IS Tom Hanks for kids! Such an amazing observation

[@cs1983]

Sure. Not long until some US-American will call him a genius for that. 😂

[@MelissaW-s1k]

Jason is such a joy. What a talented, beautiful man. Can't wait to see his "action-adjacent" movie. 😆😆

[@sparkythancztwise]

Bless him for his perspective and sharing it so clearly. Mister Fred Rogers' miraculous work which has bolstered millions of hearts was definitely guided by a very similar understanding of the magic of puppetry. Hope the theater is given the support needed to own and control its future, good for him for supporting them.

[@vilstef6988]

Fred Rogers said his puppet alter-ego was Daniel Tiger!

[@sparkythancztwise]

@@vilstef6988 yes, and, he said that King Friday may have also been an agent for his expression of some other traits that could pertain to him. But Daniel Stripey Tiger was his real self, for sure. I love that puppet so dearly. Plus Lady Aberline. And love Henrietta Pussycat so much, and X the Owl was so amusing and instructive (by acting them out) about some unseemly behaviors to avoid. [My son used to meow to me, and I'd great him with a simple meow too. I bought a few shows on DVD for a little portable player we used. I discovered numerous years later that you can watch shows on their website. But best to not have young kiddo in front of any screen that connects to internet imho.]

[@sparkythancztwise]

@@vilstef6988 I found Lady Elaine scary. Even in adulthood I struggled with her presence somewhat. Pretty intense, but after enough episodes, I saw her in a different light.

[@MistyFigs]

"without pride or shame" is how i strive to live my life

[@tamrasmith1744]

I took piano lessons as a child, not entirely by choice. The first time I really enjoyed playing was when I learned to play Rainbow Connection. I loved Kermit. I used to image he was singing it with me. The only one who ever sang it as well was Willie Nelson, but I didn’t discover that until I was an adult.

[@tretower57]

I love that song! I can see why it inspired you…It’s a song about yearning, similar to the other rainbow song about yearning from “The Wizard of Oz”. Both very moving.

[@stacyr.8585]

I took piano lessons because I wanted to be Rowlf. Chose persuasion in band because of Animal. True icons.

[@lsdiesel8025]

@@stacyr.8585Percussion

[@tammyd.970]

Can we just stop and appreciate that kid's killer suit?!?!! That kid has FLAIR!! 😄 Love Jason Segal. There is no one I would rather wander a citrus grove with....

[@victoriamarx3267]

That's one tall drink of water right there❤❤❤❤

[@twillabme]

He seems like such a genuinely sweet, adorable human.

[@StewChicken42]

1000% gonnaa check out Shrinking because of these 2 interview vids. ♥

[@sherylrutt6343]

@BlakieTT You will NOT be disappointed…

[@StewChicken42]

@@sherylrutt6343 ♥

[@nfmosphotos4624]

I watched it because I loved him in Sarah Marshall and it ended up being one of my fav shows I recommend to all my friends!

[@Dr_Bombay]

100% see the Kermit connection. Jason is also just as genuine as Kermit.

[@sparkythancztwise]

How can an interview that started amazing, keep getting this much better and better, and in vastly different ways, in such a short length of time?

[@alexanderroloff8093]

Animal and Rolf have always been my favorite Muppets and Animal is the whole reason I got into the drums.

[@mazengawish]

He's just the best.

[@lisabrockway7836]

Jason has always been one of my favorite actors. Seems so nice and is talented. Good looking too. Doesn't get the props he deserves.

[@noiseannoys_]

Seems like a genuinely nice guy. Or he’s THE best actor ever and we are just finding out.

[@Geeksmithing]

ABSolutely a class act!

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

I used to watch his Muppet Movie and sing to my children the song, "Life's a Happy Song". Memory that will be with me forever.

[@bellaluce7088]

Jason Segel rocks!

[@HeatherForestH]

What a lovely human he is.

[@zoegreenbaum]

The moment Jason said he's taking his acting queues from Kermit, it instantly clicked with me, I so see that. That's such a brilliant point of inspiration. Reminds me of Mulaney saying he's started out by trying to be David Byrne.

[@gagamehlus4911]

Oooh how cool Jason is! 😊

[@FrancisLegault-w9i]

Love this guy

[@febabs]

wholesome content alert

[@sparkythancztwise]

Love that he keeps the horse award on mantel and love that Shrinking is back. Love seeing him here with Stephen.

[@autumnstarrs]

I'm not sure we deserve Jason, so let's all take a minute to be grateful. 😊

[@westcoastgabber]

Why do I love him?!?😅❤

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

Gonzo and Uncle Deadly are my gateway Muppets

[@NancyPower33]

"I didn't have a lot of human friends" Same, Jason, same. #stuffiesandpuppetsweremybestfriends #neurodivergentftw ❤

[@ryanbugeja1241]

God bless the actor

[@michaelbraum77]

Who's up for Freaks and Geeks reunion show???!!! Loved him in that and HIMYM! Very funny and seems quite down to Earth. Love to meet him and just kick it with him.

[@RebeccaMooreFrey]

Super Cool

[@marydaley4144]

Sweet guy!

[@cleverusername9369]

"Saving Private Ryan" featuring Kermit the Frog would be a VERY different film

[@McAslanXX]

Was that flirting, Stephen Colbert? Liked it.

[@sparkythancztwise]

3:33 unexpected laugh there, what a comment, lol And my first thought was also Cast Away for a Kermit reboot of Hanks films, but Forest Gump would be ... beyond my powers of words to describe to remotely honor how fantastic, lol

[@nolankuffner3573]

Is it just me, or does anyone else wanna see a movie starring Jason and Paul Rudd now? Honestly, he doesn't really seem like someone selling anything, but is passionate about his craft and any chance to talk about it. Pro golfer Lee Trevino was asked about his swing, and he told the interviewer how long he had practiced for (we're talking THOUSANDS of hours). And when the interviewer asked how you find passion, Trevino responded, saying "You can't teach passion. You can teach everything else."

[@benenovak]

Have you not seen I Love You Man?

[@tcuster55]

Jason def channels Kermit

[@NewMessage]

Bring back sweatbands!

[@daniellamcgee4251]

I am literally wearing them now! Wrist sweatbands (sometimes identitying as ankle sweatbands) because my body temperature is wack, and my wrist bones freeze. I haven't seen my style catch on with the young'uns....yet! Evidently, I am ahead of the game. 😎

[@NewMessage]

@@daniellamcgee4251 When I was in grade 5 and 6, we ALL wore them, and if you didn't have a cool set, you were a outcast! We all had them on the first day of middle school, and the grade 8's beat that out of us quick.. But I wore them at home for at least a year after that.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Siegel got some Gut

[@ARGYLLE_IS_NOWHERE]

When did Jason start looking like Armie Hammer's paternal twin brother? Are they going to be in this comedic action movie together? 🤔

[@jessicapierce3027]

Jason is a cool dude, everytime I see him I have to stop and watch.

[@AMBERJEAN83]

He’s so into the Muppets that right away he knew Kermit could not play Tom Hanks in Castaway because he would easily survive as frogs eat flies.

[@mitze888]

Would love a link to help support the puppetry theater he mentioned.

[@edenrose8831]

If i believed in soulmates, Jason wold be mine.

[@vilstef6988]

Adam Savage on his Tested KZbin channel has done a lot on puppetry!

[@Arkticsnowman]

Apple TV+?? A shame nobody will ever see how much work went into the project.

[@marlenegabrielacontrerasga5929]

jajajja los amo!

[@alinap15]

❤❤❤

[@snappystettner]

I don't think there's an actor I identify with more

[@senhowler]

Anyone know what movie he's talking about?

[@shreyashmishra16]

Maybe "Action and Jason". But I'm curious too...

[@TheDopekitty]

For some reason I always mix him up with Jason Sudeikis

[@laurakali6522]

I miss Freaks and Geeks.

[@anrato3866]

It's that time of the year again. Next week I'll watch the Halloween episode and end up watching it all, for the sixteenth time.

[@laurakali6522]

@@anrato3866 nothing wrong with that!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Jason got gut

[@SerenityReceiver]

This might be the ONE guy where I'd be surprised if he turns out to be a hollywood predator...none of the others so far were pleasant people.

[@StewChicken42]

Endearing mf, Jason Segel is eh? 😂👍🏽

[@lxb88b]

Ozempic party of 1

[@FreeFree-ur4zq]

I love FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, but this guy has absolutely ZERO range. He's a str8t version of Sheldon.

[@jamesburrows6226]

Colbert u suck. Trump 2024!