Jim Henson's Muppet Babies facts for kids

Muppet Babies is a super fun American animated TV show made for kids! It was created by The Jim Henson Company and Nick Jr. Productions. The show was broadcast on Nickelodeon from 1992 to 1999. It became very popular and even won a special award called the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Series for four years in a row!

The idea for Muppet Babies first popped up in a movie called The Muppets Take Manhattan. In that film, you could see puppet versions of famous Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, and Rowlf when they were just little babies. These baby puppet versions even appeared again in another home movie scene in A Muppet Family Christmas.

Meet the Baby Muppets

The show follows the adventures of the beloved Muppet characters as babies. They all live together in a big nursery. Each episode, they use their imaginations to go on amazing adventures right from their playroom! They often pretend to travel to faraway lands, explore outer space, or even become superheroes.

Who are the Main Characters?

The main characters are the baby versions of the Muppets you already know and love. They include:

• Baby Kermit: The leader of the group, always trying to keep everyone together.
• Baby Piggy: A sassy and stylish pig who loves to be the center of attention.
• Baby Fozzie: A funny bear who loves to tell jokes, even if they aren't always hilarious.
• Baby Gonzo: A quirky and adventurous creature who loves daring stunts.
• Baby Animal: The wild and energetic drummer, always full of excitement.
• Baby Rowlf: A calm and musical dog who loves to play the piano.
• Baby Scooter: The smart and helpful one, often trying to organize things.
• Baby Skeeter: Scooter's twin sister, who is athletic and brave.
• Baby Bunsen Honeydew: A young scientist who loves to invent things.
• Baby Beaker: Bunsen's assistant, who often gets into funny situations.

The Nanny

The Muppet Babies are looked after by a kind caregiver known as Nanny. You never see Nanny's face on the show, only her legs and feet. She often gives the babies good advice and helps them learn important lessons about friendship and growing up.

The Talented Voices Behind the Babies

Many talented voice actors helped bring the Muppet Babies to life. They made each character sound unique and special.

Voice Actors and Their Characters

Here are some of the amazing people who voiced the Muppet Babies:

• Greg Berg voiced Baby Fozzie and Baby Scooter.
• Dave Coulier (from 1986 to 1991) voiced Baby Animal, Baby Bunsen, Baby Bean Bunny, Baby Janice, Uncle Statler and Waldorf, and sometimes Camilla.
• Katie Leigh was the voice of Baby Rowlf and Mrs. Mitchell.
• Howie Mandel (from 1984 to 1985) voiced Baby Skeeter, Baby Animal, and Baby Bunsen.
• Laurie O'Brien voiced Baby Piggy.
• Russi Taylor voiced Gonzo the Great, Robin, and sometimes Camilla, as well as Aunt Fanny.
• Frank Welker voiced Baby Kermit, Baby Skeeter (from 1986 to 1990), Baby Beaker, Camilla, and The Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard.
• Barbara Billingsley was the voice of Nanny.