Hey, did you know there's a hidden nod to Kim Irvine in the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie? Find out why this small detail caused a stir and left fans divided. Stay tuned to uncover the surprising backstory behind this unexpected cameo.

In this episode, you will be able to:

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Controversy over Muppet book in kindergarten class 

00:00:26 - Concerns over graphic content 

00:00:57 - Media attention and committee approval 

00:01:48 - Conclusion and next steps 

00:14:26 - The Haunted Mansion and the Muppets 

00:17:41 - Muppet Haunted Mansion Overview 

00:20:36 - Parody vs. Homage 

00:24:02 - Character Arc and Story Message 

00:27:33 - Critique of Movie Quality 

00:28:28 - The Business of Musicals 

00:29:21 - Critique of Capitalism 

00:31:07 - Rushed Production 

00:35:45 - Managing Expectations 

00:41:51 - Easter Eggs and Celebrity References 

00:42:12 - Mixed Feelings on the Movie 

00:44:01 - Engaging Commentary and Movie Experience 

00:49:25 - Practical vs. Digital Effects 

00:52:29 - Intriguing Movie Plot Development 

00:54:47 - Musical Nods and Dark Themes 

00:56:12 - Muppets and the Haunted Mansion movie 

00:59:36 - Facing Fears in the Mansion 

01:03:45 - Saving Pepe and Facing Fears 

01:05:09 - Meeting the Great MacGuffin 

01:09:27 - Nods to Haunted Mansion Elements 

01:10:37 - Reviewing "The Ride" 

01:11:29 - Booby Trap Brewing Company 

01:12:57 - Tofurkey Dinner Plans 

01:18:09 - Characters Welcome and Improv Comedy 

01:22:06 - Disneyland Trip Booking 

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