Former Miss Piggy puppeteer slams Disney.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Frank Oz, the puppeteer behind some of the most recognizable Muppets characters, shared why he has not reprised his roles on Disney's iterations of the comedy. Created by James Henson in 1955, the Muppets appeared on Sesame Street in 1969 and later led an Emmy-winning television ensemble The Muppet Show.
When asked by The Guardian why he has not worked with The Muppets since 2007, Oz expressed that he believes Disney does not ever intend to collaborate with him. Although he would gladly take on a role, he stated, "they don't want me because I won't follow orders, and I won't do the kind of Muppets they believe in." Disney's versions, according to Oz, lack the "soul" of the Henson-led projects and thereby fall short of the originals' humor.
“I’d love to do the Muppets again, but Disney doesn’t want me and Sesame Street hasn’t asked me for 10 years. They don’t want me because I won’t follow orders and I won’t do the kind of Muppets they believe in... The soul’s not there. The soul is what makes things grow and be funny. But I miss them and love them.”
Changes Made To The Muppets Over The Past Two Decades Henson tragically passed away from streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in 1990 at the age of 53. More than a decade later, Disney bought the rights to The Muppets in 2004. However, they did not secure Sesame Street, which currently airs on Max. Since its procurement of The Muppets, Disney has gone on to pursue projects such as the 2011 The Muppets movie which made $165.2 million at the box office worldwide.
Disney's recent versions of The Muppets may not appeal to those devoted to Jim Henson's 1970s cast of puppets and original puppeteers. Nevertheless, the ongoing viewership and projects surrounding the ensemble speak to the strength of Henson's concept, an idea that has endured nearly 70 years in the entertainment industry.
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