Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street" characters, from left, Swedish Chef, Big Bird, Miss Piggy and Kermit, Cookie Monster, and ...

With the well-publicized bid for The Walt Disney Co. still fresh on people's minds, last week the world-famous entertainment company announced it was purchasing the Muppets, which include characters ...