The Muppet Show

Name: The Muppet Show
Genre: Comedy, Variety Shows, Music
Released: September 5, 1976
Cast: Jane Krakowski, Louise Gold, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire

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Syndicated | Other | Release Date: September 5, 1976

Starring: Jane Krakowski, Louise Gold, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Madison Pettis, Richard Griffiths

Summary: After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog, with a cast of new muppets including: GeorgeAfter the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog, with a cast of new muppets including: George the Janitor, Droop the Anteater, Crazy Donald (later named Crazy Harry), Brewsters the oldtimer, Mildred the goose, and Rufus (later named Muppy). Many of these characters were used during the first season of The Muppet Show, and quickly faded away to background characters. The special featured actress Mia Farrow, who taught the muppets about love, and that everyone loves something. Afterwards in 1975, Henson shot the failed pilot for the Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. Amazingly, Kermit the Frog was not in the pilot at all! Instead, the host was wimpy, Nigel, who Jim Henson wrote out of the show soon afterwards. After about a year, the muppet team went to the United Kingdom and were given the green light for the Muppet Show. The show became one of the top syndicated comedies of all time! The show featured a new group of Muppet characters including: Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Scooter, Beauregard, Rowlf the Dog, and The Electric Mayhem. Each show featured a celebrity guest star, who were either personal friends of Henson, or his manager. The Muppet Show lasted for 5 years, and 120 episodes, two spin offs, and several movies.

Theme Song:

It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets
On the Muppet Show tonight

It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain
On the Muppet Show tonight

Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
To have to watch the show

And now lets get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational
Inspirational
Celebrational
Muppetational
This is what we call the Muppet Show!

Characters
Kermit the Frog Originally from "Sam & Friends" (1955), then later Sesame Street (1969), Kermit is the host of The Muppet Show.

Miss Piggy Self-centered, yet very persuasive. Wants to marry Kermit.

Fozzie Bear Furry, fuzzy, funny, fabulous, free-willing, fast, and frantic....he's Fozzie Bear.

The Great Gonzo A "whatever".

Scooter the Go-Fer Kermit's stage assistant.

Rizzo the Rat Gonzo's sidekick. A rat with rat-itude.

Rowlf the Dog Originally from The Jimmy Dean Show, Rowlf is a piano playing dog, and the first muppet to become a national star.

Statler and Waldorf The two old-timers who sat in the balcony.

Doctor Bunsen Honeydew The Muppet Show's scientist.

Beeker Meep Meep Meep's meep.

Beauregard: The Muppet Show's slow-witted janitor.
Pops: Greeted the guests at the begining. The Swedish Chef Bork bork bork. The Eletric Mayhem The Muppet Show's band including: Dr. Teeth (lead vocalist and piano player), Sgt. Floyd Pepper (Bass, and Janice's boyfriend), Janice (guitarist, Floyd's girlfriend), Zoot (sax is his act), Lips (trumpet player), and Animal (HE WANT TO BAT DRUM!) First Telecast: September 27, 1976 Last Telecast: June 8, 1981 Episodes: 120 color episodes Spin-Offs: Muppet Babies and Muppets Tonight! Spin Offs: * Muppet Babies was Jim Henson's first animated series. The show featured familiar Muppet faces, only as babies. New characters included Nanny (the nanny of the nursery), and Skeeter (Scooter's twin sister). * Muppets Tonight! was basically a modern remake of The Muppet Show, featuring celebrity guest stars who at the peak of perfection at the time. New characters included: Pepe (the king prawn, okay?), Clifford (the cool hippie muppet)and Johnny Fiami and Sal Movies * The Muppet Movie (1979) * The Great Muppet Caper (1981) * The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) * The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993) * Muppet Treasure Island (1996) * Muppets From Space (1999) * Kermit's Swamp Years (2002) * It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) * The Muppets' Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2005)… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Variety Shows, Music

Recent Episodes

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S7:E13. Letters to Santa: A Muppets Christmas
Air Date: December 17, 2008
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S7:E8. Muppets at the Movies
Air Date: May 20, 1981
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S7:E7. John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Air Date: unknown

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nintendofan721

Apr 26, 2022

Jim Henson and his crew decided to start a show that was not just for kids, but adults can enjoy it! This idea resulted in the Muppet Show, which has become popular for many! The Muppets are trying to put on a fantastic variety show at their theatre every week, but almost every timeJim Henson and his crew decided to start a show that was not just for kids, but adults can enjoy it! This idea resulted in the Muppet Show, which has become popular for many! The Muppets are trying to put on a fantastic variety show at their theatre every week, but almost every time something goes wrong for them. Kermit the Frog was chosen to be the host and main character due to his popularity, and we got a variety of other great characters including Gonzo, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, and more including The Swedish Chef, Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, and Statler and Waldorf. Each episode of the show includes a featured special guest star. While I’m not familiar with most of them since they’re before my generation, there are some that stand out including Elton John, Steve Martin and John Cleese. The show consists of musical numbers and sketches including some performed by the episode’s guest star. There are some great recurring sketches like Veterinarian’s Hospital, Pigs In Space and Muppet Labs! A lot of them end off with Statler and Waldorf making a comment, and they just make it even funnier. There are so many jokes and well made puns throughout the show, which kind of give the muppets their own distinctive type of humour that can be appreciated by anyone! The Muppets still hold up well to this day and are so popular that almost any celebrity should consider doing something with them!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976
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  S7:E13. Letters to Santa: A Muppets Christmas
  Air Date: December 17, 2008
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  S7:E8. Muppets at the Movies
  Air Date: May 20, 1981
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  S7:E7. John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
  Air Date: unknown
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  S7:E6. Muppet Treasure Island
  Air Date: February 16, 1996
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  S7:E5. Muppet Classic Theater
  Air Date: October 28, 1994
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1980
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 29, 1979
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 1978
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1977
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976