The Morning Watch: Kermit The Frog Voice Comparison, ‘Psych 2: Lassie Come Home’ Bloopers & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, see why fans have had such an adverse reaction to the new voice ofKermit the FrogonMuppets Nowas performed byMatt Vogel. Plus, watch a series of bloopers from the TV moviePsych 2: Lassie Come Home, and take a flashback to the timeConan O’BrientookLate Nightto Toronto and had famous Canadian comedy starJim Carreymake a hilarious appearance.
First up, while the reviews ofMuppets Nowhave been mixed, there’s been one fairly consistent criticism across the board, and it’s regarding the new voice of Kermit the Frog. The latest actor to play the amphibian puppet is Matt Vogel, who took over the role from Steven Whitemire, who had the difficult task of replacing Jim Henson. In this video fromUnmissable Movies, see how all these voices compare, and why Vogel’s take has largely been received as a step in the wrong direction.
Next,Peacockprovides some laughs from their original moviePsych 2: Lassie Come Homein the form of some bloopers.In the secondPsychfilm, Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed on the job and left for dead. That sounds pretty serious, but not serious enough to avoid some hilarious missteps while shooting the production.
Finally, Conan O’Brien provided another flashback to February of 2004 when he hosted a series ofLate Nightepisodes fro Toronto, Canada. And there’s no better person to stop by than Jim Carrey, who is one of Canada’s finest, and was making the rounds to promoteEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Plus, he sings the unofficial anthem of Ontario and much more.
