Muppets Most Wanted had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on March 11, 2014 and was released theatrically in North America on March 21, 2014. The film grossed $80.4 million worldwide.
Henson once stated that the term "Muppet" had been created as a blend of the words "marionette" and "puppet", but also claimed that it was actually a word he had coined. The Muppets debuted on the television program Sam and Friends, which aired locally on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. from 1955 to 1961. After appearing on skits in several late night talk shows and advertising commercials during the 1960s, Henson's Muppets began appearing on Sesame Street when that show debuted in 1969. The Muppets then became the stars of multiple television series and films, including; The Muppet Show (1976–1981), The Muppet Movie (1979), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), and The Jim Henson Hour (1989). After Henson's death in 1990, The Muppets continued their presence in television and cinema with Muppets Tonight (1996–98), a series continuation of The Muppet Show, and three films, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Muppets from Space (1999); the former two were co-produced with Disney, who sought to acquire the characters since the late 1980s. In 2004, Disney purchased the rights to the Muppets (except for the Sesame Street characters, which were sold separately to Sesame Workshop, as well as Fraggle Rock and other characters retained by The Jim Henson Company), and later formed The Muppets Studio; a division created specifically for managing The Muppets franchise.
In his autobiography, Marching Along, Sousa wrote that he composed the march on Christmas Day, 1896. He was on an ocean liner on his way home from a vacation with his wife in Europe and had just learned of the recent death of David Blakely, the manager of the Sousa Band. He composed the march in his head and committed the notes to paper on arrival in the United States. It was first performed at Willow Grove Park, just outside Philadelphia, on May 14, 1897, and was immediately greeted with enthusiasm.
Music
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" follows the standard American military march form. The march begins with a four-bar introduction, which is followed by a dotted, playful melody. Its trio is the most famous part of the march. Piccolo players play the famous obbligato in the first repeat of the trio (the one after the breakstrain). In the final repeat of the trio (grandioso), the low brass joins the piccolo players with a prominent countermelody.
While loosely based on Sousa's autobiography Marching Along, the film takes considerable liberties and dramatic license, often expanding and examining themes and passages in the book.
In the 1890s, Sergeant Major John Philip Sousa, the director of the United States Marine Band, leaves the Marine Corps after his enlistment expires to form his own band because he is not paid enough to provide for his wife Jennie (Ruth Hussey) and their children. As a favor for his splendid service, he is allowed to take along Private Willie Little (Robert Wagner), who is credited with designing the Sousaphone and naming it after his mentor (in real life, Sousa himself designed the instrument).
Willie persuades Sousa to go with him to a "concert" where some of Sousa's songs will be performed. In fact, it is a music hall, where Willie's girlfriend, Lily Becker (Debra Paget), is one of the performers. When the police raid the place for indecency (by 1890s standards), the trio barely manage to get away.
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Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
The Stars and Stripes Forever, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. It is the national march of the United States of America and probably Sousa's greatest composition. God bless America!
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Chet Atkins "Stars And Stripes Forever" (live in concert)
The acoustics weren't that great here...it doesn't really bring out the quality of Chet's guitar...still, it's amazing playing!
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Stars and Stripes Forever - Muppets - Water Light Show 2012
The Muppets perform, "Stars and Stripes Forever" in only the way they can. I just added to their chaos by setting it to water and lights, that's all. Hardware provided by D-light.us; software provided by AuroraShow.com.
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Sam the Eagle is a True American. A fan of everything, red, white and blue, it is no surprise he pays homage to Old Glory with his rendition of Stars & Stripes. Enjoy him and a few of the other Muppets as they celebrate the glory of AMERICA!
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Sam the Eagle is the epitome of America promoting patriotism and protecting wholesome American values. Often appalled by the antics of the other Muppets characters, like Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Kermit. Sam the eagle does his best to keep things under control on every Muppet show, although his pleas are usually ignored.
Not one to leave the Muppet Lab too often, Beaker is the accident-prone assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. Though often difficult to understand, due to his “Meep”, Beaker is known among the Muppets as the one who always gets hurt.
The Swedish Chef is the incomprehensible and hilarious resident chef for the Muppets. Marked by his signature unorthodox utensil, sing-song introduction, use of "Børk." and indecipherable Swedish accent, The Swedish Chef rose to the top of Muppet stardom on every Muppets movie and TV show.
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The Muppets on YouTube
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Sam the Eagle is a True American. A fan of everything, red, white and blue, it is no surprise he pays homage to Old Glory with his rendition of Stars & Stripes. Enjoy him and a few of the other Muppets as they celebrate the glory of AMERICA!
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Sam the Eagle is the epitome of America promoting patriotism and protecting wholesome American values. Often appalled by the antics of the other Muppets characters, like Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Kermit. Sam the eagle does his best to keep things under control on every Muppet show, although his pleas are usually ignored.
Not one to leave the Muppet Lab too often, Beaker is the accident-prone assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. Though often difficult to understand, due to his “Meep”, Beaker is known among the Muppets as the one who always gets hurt.
The Swedish Chef is the incomprehensible and hilarious resident chef for the Muppets. Marked by his signature unorthodox utensil, sing-song introduction, use of "Børk." and indecipherable Swedish accent, The Swedish Chef rose to the top of Muppet stardom on every Muppets movie and TV show.
Muppet Music Videos
Only on the official YouTube channel for The Muppets can you see the classic Muppets music videos, exclusive cuts of Muppets music, and all new original Muppets song covers! Check out classic Muppets music videos like The Muppets cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and The Muppets music videos for “Jungle Boogie”, as performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The Muppets on YouTube
Welcome to the Official YouTube channel for The Muppets! This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! Subscribe for some of your favorite and best film and television clips from The Muppets, as well as music covers and brand new comedy sketches.
Check out exclusive Muppet parodies, Muppet music videos, Muppet song covers, comedy sketches, and more! Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. Tune into the all new the Muppet show, “The Muppets” on Tuesday nights at 8|7c on ABC!
The Stars and Stripes Forever, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. It is the national march of the United States of America and probably Sousa's greatest com...
The Stars and Stripes Forever, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. It is the national march of the United States of America and probably Sousa's greatest composition. God bless America!
The Stars and Stripes Forever, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. It is the national march of the United States of America and probably Sousa's greatest composition. God bless America!
The Muppets perform, "Stars and Stripes Forever" in only the way they can. I just added to their chaos by setting it to water and lights, that's all. Hardware...
The Muppets perform, "Stars and Stripes Forever" in only the way they can. I just added to their chaos by setting it to water and lights, that's all. Hardware provided by D-light.us; software provided by AuroraShow.com.
The Muppets perform, "Stars and Stripes Forever" in only the way they can. I just added to their chaos by setting it to water and lights, that's all. Hardware provided by D-light.us; software provided by AuroraShow.com.
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Join Sam the Eagle and the rest of the Muppets as they pay homage to America with their rendition of Stars & Stripes.
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Get ready for “The Muppets” like you’ve never seen them before! Watch the brand new series on Tuesday nights at 8/9p Central, only on ABC!
Watch the best moments from the Muppets on ABC! ►http://bit.ly/1h7TqDN
Sam the Eagle is a True American. A fan of everything, red, white and blue, it is no surprise he pays homage to Old Glory with his rendition of Stars & Stripes. Enjoy him and a few of the other Muppets as they celebrate the glory of AMERICA!
Watch more of the best moments, music videos, and laughs from The Muppets! ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiyHgXXaitUEgAKvEzfsV1GTgJnrcy0j3
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Muppets Characters
Sam the Eagle is the epitome of America promoting patriotism and protecting wholesome American values. Often appalled by the antics of the other Muppets characters, like Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Kermit. Sam the eagle does his best to keep things under control on every Muppet show, although his pleas are usually ignored.
Not one to leave the Muppet Lab too often, Beaker is the accident-prone assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. Though often difficult to understand, due to his “Meep”, Beaker is known among the Muppets as the one who always gets hurt.
The Swedish Chef is the incomprehensible and hilarious resident chef for the Muppets. Marked by his signature unorthodox utensil, sing-song introduction, use of "Børk." and indecipherable Swedish accent, The Swedish Chef rose to the top of Muppet stardom on every Muppets movie and TV show.
Muppet Music Videos
Only on the official YouTube channel for The Muppets can you see the classic Muppets music videos, exclusive cuts of Muppets music, and all new original Muppets song covers! Check out classic Muppets music videos like The Muppets cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and The Muppets music videos for “Jungle Boogie”, as performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The Muppets on YouTube
Welcome to the Official YouTube channel for The Muppets! This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Beaker, the Swedish Chef and more! Subscribe for some of your favorite and best film and television clips from The Muppets, as well as music covers and brand new comedy sketches.
Check out exclusive Muppet parodies, Muppet music videos, Muppet song covers, comedy sketches, and more! Join in the fun with original Muppet comedy shows, TV promos, and charity PSAs. Tune into the all new the Muppet show, “The Muppets” on Tuesday nights at 8|7c on ABC!
The Stars and Stripes Forever, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. It is the national march of the United States of America and probably Sousa's greatest composition. God bless America!
The Muppets perform, "Stars and Stripes Forever" in only the way they can. I just added to their chaos by setting it to water and lights, that's all. Hardware provided by D-light.us; software provided by AuroraShow.com.
When I grew up and went to school, they stuffed my face with apple pie/ 'Stand up and show some respect for your country and for those who've died'/ But that was the last time I sucked on that poison/ I can't pledge allegiance to the stars and stripes again/ We're one United State divided up by class and race/ One nation under god...by whose god should I be awed?/ In Washington, they'll start a war just to cover up their own ass/ And we're the world's policemen, so, hell, why not bring back the draft?/ But it's just one big show of police brutality/ Conquest and world dominance: our foreign policy/ I'm free to take all I can get and I'm free to starve out in the streets/ I'm free to live the American dream and I'm free to be a bigoted freak/ But I'm NOT free to think, they took that right from me/ I gotta pay to get my way 'cause freedom isn't free/ We're one United State divided up by class and race/ One nation under god...by whose god should I be awed?/ My country, I ask thee...where is my liberty to act on what I've learned?/ Now you'll see the flags I've burned!