026: From Dickens to Kermit: How The Muppet Christmas Carol Became a Holiday Classic

In this festive episode, Michelle and Cherie unwrap one of the most beloved holiday films ever made — The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Cherie reveals her firsthand experience working on the film’s production (yes, really!), sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of the Ghost of Christmas Present, technical puppet wizardry, and what it was like in the New York Muppet Workshop in 1992.

The sisters dive into:

• The surprising origins of The Muppet Christmas Carol — it almost wasn’t a theatrical film!
• Why Brian Henson’s directorial debut was a heartfelt tribute to his father, Jim Henson.
• The song “When Love Is Gone” and why it was cut from the original release (and where to find it now).
• Fun facts about Kermit’s first full-body walking scene, hidden Easter eggs, and Michael Caine’s dead-serious (and brilliant) Scrooge.
• Plus: a side trip to Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Disney castles, and why Miss Piggy’s gloves matter.

Warm, witty, and packed with Muppet magic, this episode is the perfect companion for your holiday movie marathon.

🎄 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Keywords: Muppet Christmas Carol, Jim Henson, Brian Henson, Michael Caine, Christmas movies, Muppets, behind the scenes, Emmet Otter, holiday classics, Disney Plus, When Love Is Gone, Paul Williams