The Muppet Show Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Four Creative Arts Emmy Wins

13 hours ago, BigGMonsterMan said:

"..starred Sabrina Carpenter"

Why? The original Muppet Show was ALL Muppets, with a weekly guest. It shouldn't need a regular human "star".

....because shewasthe per-episode guest. This was a single-episode special.

13 minutes ago, BigGMonsterMan said:

"..starred Sabrina Carpenter"

Why? The original Muppet Show was ALL Muppets, with a weekly guest. It shouldn't need a regular human "star".

I dunno man, Sabrina's kinda muppety, I don't see a problem, she's about as tall as Kermit, Not sure where Sabrina threw you off, I'm sure she blends on in!

lol I say all this, but I;m only an inch taller then her, that being said I can confirm she is a muppet, as I have been called both a Muppet and Sabrina Carpenter. and I am certainly the first thing there, so If I've been mistaken for both...it tracks. Just saying.

"..starred Sabrina Carpenter"

Why? The original Muppet Show was ALL Muppets, with a weekly guest. It shouldn't need a regular human "star".

I really loved the comeback special episode. I have been writing to Disney since they bought The Muppets, trying to get them to continue the show. I guess they finally did it. It brought back my childhood. I was also thrilled that the first guest was Sabrina Carpenter. I love her music. She must have been over the moon. I swear, i'd drop dead from shock if they asked me on. Of course i am nobody, so it's a fantasy obviously.

I watched it, I loved it. Hope they keep doing it

This topic sent me happily down a rabbit hole to refresh my memory.

Jim Henson created The Muppets in the 50s and they were introduced on Sam and Friends in Washington DC.

The Muppet Show was produced and aired in England, and began airing in syndication in the US and worldwide.

From Wikipedia:

As his involvement withSesame Streetcontinued, Henson began developing a network television series featuring the Muppets, but distinct fromSesame Street; this series would be aimed at a more adult audience and would satirizesketch comedy. Twotelevision pilots,The Muppets Valentine ShowandThe Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, aired onABCin 1974 and 1975, respectively.

After ABC passed on the pilots and other networks in the United States expressed little interest in the project, British producerLew Gradeagreed to co-produce the series forAssociated Television.

The Muppet Showwas produced byITC EntertainmentandHenson Associateswith programmes produced and recorded at theATV Elstree StudiosinBorehamwood,Hertfordshire.

The Muppet Showintroduced new characters such asMiss Piggy,Fozzie Bear, andGonzo, alongside existing characters such as Kermit and Rowlf.

The series was premiered in the UK on 5 September 1976 and ended on 23 May 1981. Five seasons, totalling 120 episodes, were broadcast on ATV and other ITV franchises in the UK and infirst-run syndicationin the United States from 1976 to 1981.

That sounds nothing like Kermit the Frog.

On 1/24/2026 at 9:05 AM, BB_Shockwave said:

Disney is really desperate. Btw since when is Muppet Show their property?

2004.

What? Jim Henson created the Muppets back in the 50s on a DC station. And Disney bought it in 2004.

-"If it ain't broke..."

-"No, they ARE broke, that's why they are doing it!"

Truer words have never been spoken. Disney is really desperate. Btw since when is Muppet Show their property? Wasn't it a british show?