Legendary Muppet Performers Reunite For Livestream COVID-19 Benefit This Afternoon

Thirty years after the untimely loss of Muppets creator Jim Henson, four legendary Muppets performers are reuniting this afternoon in a livestream event to help raise funds for frontline workers battling COVID-19.

Bill Barretta, Fran Brill, Dave Goelz and Frank Oz will take part in the live discussion, which also invites fans to submit questions in advance that may be answered during the event.

The reunion of the Muppet performers, who also appeared in Oz’s acclaimed documentary, Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. EDT. Victoria Labalme, who conceived and co-produced the documentary, will facilitate the livestream.

The event is free and open to anyone around the world who remains inspired by Henson and his unique brand of creativity, entrepreneurship and leadership. While there is no charge to participate, virtual attendees will be encouraged to make a donation to a selected COVID-19-related cause. Preregistration is required for participation.

“We wanted to lift people’s spirits and raise money for COVID-19 frontline workers,” Labalme said.

The performers who will participate in Saturday’s reunion discussion are Barretta, whose Muppet characters have included Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama, Bobo the Bear and Big Mean Carl; Brill, whose Muppet characters have included Prairie Dawn, Zoe, Little Bird and Betty Lou; Goelz, whose Muppet characters have included The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot and Boober Fraggle; and Oz, whose Muppet characters have included Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster and Grover.