Like Hanna Barbera's The Flintstone Kids and A Pup Named Scooby Doo, Jim Henson's Muppet Babies, was a cutesy and kiddie version of the Muppet's, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and Gonzo to name and their fun- filled adventures. But unlike those two shows, Muppet Babies had an appeal that was more than just some pre-school animated cartoon show.
Even teenagers and adults have fallen in love with little Kermit, Miss Piggy, Ralph the piano playing dog to name but a couple. The plot of the show revolved around the little tykes and their nanny-of whom we'd only get a close-up of her wearing socks and the adventures they find themselves in, via their imaginations and childhood fantasies. One great aspect of Muppet Babies is that for a so-called spin-off from the Muppet Show itself, the characters were no different in terms of personalities, as kids as when they were adults. For instance, Miss Piggy has still a mean streak attached to her, Kermit is still shy and yet sweet, Gonzo is a trouble maker and Fozzie is the practical joker of the crew.
But like many great 80s cartoons, Muppet Babies succeeded in teaching kids by emphasising important social and human aspects such as friendship, respect, trust and learning important lessons in life.
All in all, this was great show in many respects- great animation, great music, is fun and also educational without being preachy. This was cute but also extremely watchable. Well done Jim Henson!
Even teenagers and adults have fallen in love with little Kermit, Miss Piggy, Ralph the piano playing dog to name but a couple. The plot of the show revolved around the little tykes and their nanny-of whom we'd only get a close-up of her wearing socks and the adventures they find themselves in, via their imaginations and childhood fantasies. One great aspect of Muppet Babies is that for a so-called spin-off from the Muppet Show itself, the characters were no different in terms of personalities, as kids as when they were adults. For instance, Miss Piggy has still a mean streak attached to her, Kermit is still shy and yet sweet, Gonzo is a trouble maker and Fozzie is the practical joker of the crew.
But like many great 80s cartoons, Muppet Babies succeeded in teaching kids by emphasising important social and human aspects such as friendship, respect, trust and learning important lessons in life.
All in all, this was great show in many respects- great animation, great music, is fun and also educational without being preachy. This was cute but also extremely watchable. Well done Jim Henson!