Muppets
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Superheroes, Muppets and Disney characters get mixed reviews outside Rockefeller CenterComplaints about aggressive behaviour of the performers prompted the city to passed a law relegating the Times Square characters "activity zones" in 2016.WorldDec 22, 2019
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Kermit voice Steve Whitmire fired for ‘unacceptable’ conductThe Muppets Studio is blaming "unacceptable business conduct" for its dismissal of Steve Whitmire as the longtime voice of Kermit the Frog.EntertainmentJul 17, 2017
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Voice of Kermit the Frog fired after 27 years, says he’s ‘devastated’Steve Whitmire has been with the Muppets since 1978, and took over as Kermit after Henson died in 1990.EntertainmentJul 14, 2017
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Neil Patrick Harris backs museum crowdfunding campaign for ‘Muppets’ exhibitA New York City museum is asking fans of Jim Henson's Muppets to help pay for an exhibition featuring original puppets of beloved characters like Elmo, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog.WorldApr 11, 2017
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Autism Society of B.C. says Sesame Street’s character with autism is exciting newsThe Autism Society of B.C. is welcoming the news that Sesame Street has introduced a new character with autism.EducationOct 22, 2015
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Sesame Street introduces autistic character as part of initiative to reduce stigmaSesame Street fans are being introduced to a new character named Julia; she has orange hair, green eyes, and autism.CanadaOct 21, 2015
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Cameras set to roll on ‘The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow’ in B.C.Filming of a TV movie based on a story by the late Muppet masters Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl begins June 8 in Vancouver.EntertainmentJun 2, 2015
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TV version of Jim Henson turkey tale to be shot in CanadaA 47-year-old screenplay by the late Muppets masters Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl is going to be turned into a TV special -- and made in Canada, Global News has learned.EntertainmentJan 5, 2015
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It’s not The Muppet Show, it’s a unique approach to medical educationA couple of Muppets are putting on quite the show at the University of Alberta, and it's all in the name of medical education.EducationMar 20, 2014
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