The Muppets
Bret McKenzie: paying homage to Jim Henson & the Muppets
The Muppets came to Wellington in April. Kathryn Ryan spoke to Bret McKenzie and Jim Henson Retrospectacle organiser Nic Marshall, who organised the three-week long musical tribute to the genius… Audio
REVIEW: The Jim Henson Retrospectacle Live in Concert
Band leader, MC, stand-up comedian and presenter - hometown hero Bret McKenzie was definitely a hit in the Jim Henson Retrospectacle live tribute concert, writes Yadana Saw. Video
Never meet your heroes - the Muppets edition
First Person - Katie Scotcher thought she'd hit the jackpot when asked to interview Bert, Ernie and Kermit ahead of the Jim Henson live concert, but childhood dreams are fragile.
Upbeat for Thursday April 19
We look at new research that shows how biased humans are towards music, Placido Domingo takes to the stage at the Met, Bret McKenzie discusses the Muppets, and we hear Gareth Farr’s Cello Concerto and…
Dave Goelz - Gonzo Muppeteer
Dave Goelz is an American puppeteer and voice actor who has been one of the lead Muppet performers for over 40 years, performing Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard and several other Muppet… Audio
It's time to meet the Muppets
On the eve of the three week long Jim Henson Retrospectacle Lynn Freeman talks to two people very closely associated with The Muppets and their original creators. Bonnie Erickson was a member of the… Audio
Miss Piggy and Kermit - Steven Gaydos
Miss Piggy announced today on Twitter that she and the frog had, quote, terminated their romantic relationship. Variety magazine TV expert Geoff Berkshire has been examining the fallout. Audio
The Mixtape Bret McKenzie
Member of Flight Of The Concords and co-founder of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, Bret McKenzie talks Music 101 host Kirsten Johnstone through some of his favorite songs, and talks… Audio
Craig Shemin
Muppet historian and President of the Jim Henson Legacy on the creator of the iconic children's television puppets. Audio