Though the Muppets (among assorted other Jim Henson productions) are unmatched as a long-lived, many-portaled franchise, puppets have always occupied a significant place in the life of the culture.

Six comedic improvisers, dozens of fuzzy puppets and limitless possibilities. That pretty much sums up Puppet Up! Uncensored, which combines the style of puppetry originated by Jim Henson with ...

That great American acting company, the Muppets, returns once again to television in the 10-part series "The Muppets Mayhem," premiering Wednesday on Disney+. Like any company of contract players, ...