Matthew Soberman

ToughPigs is saddened to report that screenwriter David Odell recently passed away at the age of 83. Odell joined the writing staff of The Muppet Show in its third season, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program in 1980. He won the award in 1981 along with co-writers Jerry Juhl and Chris Langham.

Finally, we reached the grand finale: a photoshoot with Red Fraggle! We were completely starstruck, but she was very gracious. (She also helped me work on my rock hockey skills, which was helpful. Once upon a time, to get into Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, you had to be working for Henson or an invited guest. It was a pretty exclusive place, leaving most to only imagine what it was like there.

by Matthew Soberman – [email protected] The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. Teams representing 48 countries will compete in the ultimate men’s soccer tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. And yet somehow, they’ve found a way to make it even bigger by bringing The Muppets and Sesame Street together for one night.