Some modern-day equivalents I can think of having intentionally not read other suggestions. Neil Patrick Harris – perfect, put him in Grinch pitbulls make me happy you not so much t-shirt In addition. I will do this premier, he’s nearly a Muppet himself. Sandra Bullock – exactly the cross-generational appeal needed. Justin Timberlake – has proven himself on SNL multiple times. Pretty much anybody from the SNL five-timer club should be on this list Baldwin, Hanks, Goodman, and Waken. Kelsey Grammar – see the has-been part above. Still a funny and beloved actor. Hugh Jack man – another song-and-dance guy with appeal to Grandma and the kids alike. Shaquille O’Neal – he’s been Shas am or Kazoo or whichever it was, can look Big Bird in the eye Betty White – Hilarious and hip again. Patrick Stewart – Pigs in Space the Final Frontier Samuel L. Jackson – I’m sick and tired of these melon farming chickens in this melon farming theater. Some further-out-there choices; these haven’t proven themselves long-term yet but I’d like to see them anyway. Grinch pitbulls make me happy you not so much t-shirt, hoodie, tank top, sweater and long sleeve t-shirt Donald Glover – versatile as a rubber band, naturally funny and perfect for Muppet Pathos. Jennifer Lawrence – the Grinch pitbulls make me happy you not so much t-shirt In addition,I will do this obvious flavor-of-the-month choice but hugely talented and likely to be this generation’s Bullock or better. Zoey Decanal – and quickly before the cute wears off completely. Funny dog – she seemed a natural for this stuff on SNL, already all about the border between self and self-parody. This was the picture on the bass drum of the Muppets toy drum set that I had when I was little. Brings back memories. All I did was wish Wayne “Animal” Turner a happy birthday on your posts. And now I have this suggested for me.