How a South Euclid kid grew up to become one of the world’s foremost Muppet experts

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Muppets appear to be on the brink of another resurgence. A special episode of “The Muppet Show” featuring Sabrina Carpenter drew nearly 8 million viewers in its first few days on ABC and Disney+ in February, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in New York City recently opened for tours, and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets is now thrilling tourists at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

It’s enough to make you say, “Wocka, wocka!” Just ask Joe Hennes.

The South Euclid native has spent the better part of two decades immersed in all things Muppets as editor-in-chief of ToughPigs.com, the authoritative website for adult fans of the franchise…

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