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Muppets Spring Back to Life on YouTube

Appearance of Henson's famous puppets online has fans buzzing about comeback

By Green Point, Newser User

Posted Jul 23, 2008 6:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Muppets, largely in retirement since 1981, have been pussyfooting their way back into the spotlight via YouTube, France24 notes. In the past month, Sam the Eagle, the Swedish Chef, Beaker and others have set up accounts, uploading clips on a regular basis and sharing comments like "Meep meep meep-meep meep Meeeeeep?" No word, yet, on whether the comeback is an official one.

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The Swedish Chef has made his YouTube debut; Wyclef Jean not included. (Getty Images)

"The Muppet Show" - off the air since 1981. (Getty Images)

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