Fired Kermit the Frog Actor Says He was 'Outspoken,' Disney Blames 'Unacceptable Business Conduct'
Posted on Monday, July 17th, 2017 by Hoai-Tran Bui
Steve Whitmire has played Kermit the Frog for 27 years, taking over from beloved puppeteer and creator Jim Henson after his death in 1990. But after nearly three decades of playing the beloved Muppet, Whitmire was suddenly dismissed by Disney, and the job of being green would go to pupeteer Matt Vogel.
Now, Whitmire is speaking up about his unceremonious firing, which he says was because he spoke up about changes to the character that he felt were against Henson's wishes. Disney and the Muppets Studio have different reasons, however.
Kermit The Frog Performer Steve Whitmire Explains That He Was Suddenly Fired By Disney
Posted on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 by Peter Sciretta
Earlier this week, we told you that Steve Whitmire, the performer who has been playing Kermit The Frog since Jim Henson's death in 1990, was leaving The Muppets and that Muppeteer Matt Vogel would be taking on the iconic role. Since the report, we've heard a lot of rumors, most of them suggesting that Whitmire was let go by Muppet Studio months ago in quick order. Now for the first time in the nine months since being let go from the prestigious gig, Whitmire is finally ready to talk about the decision. Read Steve's heartbreaking personal blog about the departure.
The Man Behind Kermit The Frog Leaves The Muppets
Posted on Monday, July 10th, 2017 by Peter Sciretta
Steve Whitmire, the performer who has been playing Kermit The Frog since 1990, is leaving The Muppets. Whitmore started with the Henson Company in 1978 on The Muppet Show. After the death of Jim Henson, he inherited the roles of Kermit the Frog and Ernie. For the last 27 years, Whitmore has been the performer and voice behind the iconic character, but he is leaving The Muppets. Find out more, after the jump.
Watch 'The Muppets' Comic-Con Panel with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and More
Posted on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 by Ethan Anderton
Even though fans were going crazy over the panels for shows like The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones at Comic-Con, one panel that we didn't get to check out that had equally rabid fans was for The Muppets and their return to television in the self-titled ABC mockumentary series.
We've already seen a trailer teasing the promising return of Jim Henson's favorite creations, but seeing Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the crew take on a panel at Comic-Con is something entirely different. It's actually kind of magical, continuing to make these characters feel real. So watch the entire Muppets Comic Con panel after the jump and learn some new details about the show too! Read More »