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TWO GRUMPY MUPPETS FROM THE BALCONY PUT THEIR SPIN ON ESPN CLASSIC’S MOVIE NIGHTStatler & Waldorf to Introduce Reel Classics Extra On ESPN Classic
Burbank, Calif., August 26, 2005 – Statler & Waldorf, the Muppets’ famous duo of curmudgeons in the balcony, will introduce ESPN Classic’s weekly sports-themed movie series, Reel Classics Extra, beginning Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. EST.
From movie theme to starring casts, nothing is safe from the grumpy pair’s signature no-holds-barred heckling, including a few hilarious jabs at each other along the way.
Reel Classics Extra is ESPN Classic’s weekly Sunday movie series that gives viewers a chance to watch classic sports-themed movies, while also learning interesting, entertaining and humorous facts about the movies, the stars and more through on-screen pop-ups with tidbits and little-known details.
“This is a perfect opportunity for Statler & Waldorf to once again show off their talents,” said David Spingarn, Director of Creative Business Development for The Muppets Holding Company LLC. “We are thrilled to extend the Muppets brand and characters on a recurring basis to a great ESPN platform.”
Added Jodi Markley, senior vice president of international production, ESPN Classic and ESPNEWS, “Reel Classics Extra is a chance each Sunday for sports fans to relax, unwind and wrap up their weekend with a great sports movie. Statler & Waldorf are a perfect fit to introduce these movies because, like the movies, they are classics in their own right. They are going to bring our fans some good laughs and kick off these movies in a great way.”
In addition, the twosome are up to their usual antics in “Statler & Waldorf – From the Balcony,” an exclusive bi-weekly online program on Movies.com that offers visitors access to vignettes from the cranky pair. In each episode, the grumpy duo entertains movie fans with witty commentary and provides their hilarious take on upcoming film and DVD releases. Each episode also features a special guest star, including the Swedish Chef, Rowlf the Dog, and Pepe the King Prawn.
