Whoopi: Why I love the Muppets

THERE’S nothing like seeing the Muppets in real life, because you’re stunned.

You’re stunned by their simplicity. Yes, it’s just a rag with some eyes, but I don’t know anybody who doesn’t just go with it and fully believe they have all the attributes that you think they have.

Any time the Muppets are working, I always tell the puppeteers I want to come and play. I did that recently for the new Muppets film, starring Jason Segel. I have a small cameo in a scene where the Muppets are trying to raise money at the telethon, which will determine if they are able to keep their studio.