We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Robin gives Grover a Fraggle pebble, Santa Claus arrives, and someone's gotta do these dishes.

PLUS: Failed attempts at cynicism! Miraculous puppet hand trickery! The surprising history of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" Sprocket in two places at once! Why does Jim Henson trust a dog to dry dishes? And Kermit tolerates PDA!

Thanks for listening, everyone! Happy holidays!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest The Christmas Spirit

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We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets finish the carol sing and Kermit gives Miss Piggy her Christmas present. With special guest Christopher Strand!

PLUS: The audacity of "Old Friends, New Friends!" Jim Henson skips stones! More inexplicable deleted scenes! George Orwell vs. Jerry Juhl! And we want more Maureen Mink!

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Guest Christopher Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets keep singing EVEN MORE Christmas songs! With special guest Roz Strand!

PLUS: Richard Hunt's opera voice! Statler & Waldorf's hypocritical lyrics! A song John Denver didn't write! And STRONG opinions on the Fraggle pebble exchange!

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Guest Roz Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets just keep singin'! With special guest Roz Strand!

PLUS: A holiday favorite with a "sad version" and a "happy version!" The Muppets sing the same song many, many times! Does this special really exist? And the perfect Hallmark ornament!

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Guest Roz Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets sing some Christmas carols and then sing some more Christmas carols. With special guest Roz Strand!

PLUS: How did they choose the songs for this sequence? Ryan doesn't speak French! A chicken is just like an angel! What is "CanCon?" Doc sings with gusto! And we learn A LOT about Christmas carols!

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Guest Roz Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Piggy enters the farmhouse and everyone gets ready for the annual carol sing. With special guest Roz Strand!

PLUS: Perry Como rage! The subtle art of vibrato! Inexplicable edits! Big Bird is HUGE! Is Rowlf really playing the piano? And the best payoff to a running gag in comedy history!

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Guest Roz Strand

Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Kermit & Robin say goodbye to Fraggles and the whole gang says hello to Miss Piggy. With special guest Roz Strand!

PLUS: Puppet finger logistics! Does Robin sound like Gobo? Fraggle Rock is totally hygge! And what happened Piggy's driver Jerome?

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Guest Roz Strand

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We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which frogs and Fraggles sing "Pass It On." With special guest Joe Hennes!

PLUS: Jerry Juhl juggles three worlds! The many versions of Christmas! What color is the Fraggle pebble? Steve Whitmire is a good puppeteer! And the star of the show: Large Marvin!

ALSO: Read Danny Horn and Kynan Barker's classic review of the John Denver & The Muppets Christmas special on ToughPigs.com!

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Guest Joe Hennes

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We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Doc goes to look for Piggy and Kermit & Robin find a Fraggle hole! With special guest Joe Hennes!

PLUS: Who says "on a little while ago?" Doc as both straight man and comic! Kermit's weirdest line delivery ever! How much does Kermit know about Fraggles? And what is Wembley's catch phrase?

ALSO: Read Joe's article on the Muppet Theater Fraggle hole theory on ToughPigs.com!

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Guest Joe Hennes

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We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Big Bird sings with the Swedish Chef and Beauregard plans his agenda for tomorrow. With special guest Joe Hennes!

PLUS: Heartwarming hilarity! Does the Chef speak some real Swedish? Cranburry is Big Bird's fav'rih! Why isn't Emmet Otter at the farmhouse? And ruining a Piggy puppet!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Joe Hennes

Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand

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