If you don't attend or have not attended the University of Maryland, you may not know that the incomparable Jim Henson is an alum of the fine institution. If you're even more dimwitted you may not know that he is the creator and mind behind The Muppets. Talk about taking advantage of the Create Your Own Major Pragram... do you know what he majored in? "Worldwide Happiness, Humor and Joy for Everyone" - well, technically it was called "Animatronic Puppeteering," but when you think about it, they're one in the same.

Well, even though the Amazing Muppeteer has passed away (rest in peace Jim), The Muppets still live on in his stead and tonight they return to primetime with a new Christmas Special on NBC. The show is called Muppets: Letters to Santa and it stars 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski, Uma Thurman, Whoopi Goldberg and of course, all of your favorite Muppets... and Sam the Eagle.

Here are a few clips:

And another...

You gotta love The Muppets. Who's excited?