The Muppets Take the Spragues

Most family movie nights tend to be one of two things: a night spent watching a movie that the kids picked out, or a night spent with a movie playing in the background while everyone ignores it.

Not this time, though. This time, Mom and Dad chose the movie, and it was a doozy.

Remember the Muppet Show? If you're under the age of twenty-one, probably not. Even if you're past that age you might not be able to recall the sheer awesomeness that was Jim Henson's triumph. However, even if the show itself doesn't ring any bells, you'll probably recognize some of the names that appeared on it. Miss Piggy. Gonzo. Fozzie the Bear. The Swedish Chef. Bunsen and Beaker. Kermit the freakin' Frog. Yes, the best list of (puppet) celebrities ever assembled graced the stage on the Muppet Show.

The list of real flesh-and-blood guests wasn't too shabby, either. Everyone from Mark Hamill to Peter Sellers put in appearances. Even the great Raquel Welch paid a visit, and she had such a big impact that our soon-to-be-four-years-old son apparently now has a crush on her.

We didn't have the heart to tell him that she's been around for seven decades now.

Fun was had by all, especially after Amanda laid out our special movie night feast.

Yes, that's cotton candy in the bowl. Also known as Fluffy Goodness.