A Furry PhenomenonWere celebrating decades of the Muppets bringing laughter, joy and learning to the world. Its been 50 years since the Muppets made the jump from kids TV to a prime-time variety show, and since then Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang have become beloved cultural icons. Were celebrating the furry creations of the visionary Jim Henson with a look back at the franchise, from the early years on a regional Saturday morning puppet show, to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock and more. In this special issue, we talk to a Sesame Street Muppeteer about what really goes on behind the scenes, and spotlight the most beloved Muppets, as well as little-known characters, the best movies, video games, and memorable celebrity guest stars.