Senior staff writer Grace Myatt argues that a revival of The Muppet Show could redefine late-night television and unite ...

Humans have enjoyed puppet shows for thousands of years, and cultures around the world have developed their own techniques and traditions, from ancient India and Plutarch’s Rome to wayang kulit shadow ...

A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece. As a scholar of popular culture, I ...