Looking back 50 years later, The Muppet Show feels like something that shouldn’t have worked—and somehow worked perfectly. A felt frog hosting a weekly variety show? A backstage held together by chaos ...

Despite the many existential threats faced by Sesame Street and its biggest stars, The Muppet Show survived to see 2026, which means that there is still a chance for contemporary comedians to join ...

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Tonight, some 1970s celebs are coming back to visit. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE MUPPET SHOW") UNIDENTIFIED ACTORS: (Singing) This is what we call The Muppet Show. MARTIN: "The ...

There was once a time when A-list actors would sign up to co-star with the Muppets, as the characters lived beyond any one puppeteer or actor who portrayed them, and although it’s sad that all that ...

The Muppet Show debuts on Disney+ on February 4. This year marks 50 years since The Muppet Show debuted in syndication on US television, making a frog, a pig, a bear, a Gonzo, and the rest of the show ...

“The Muppet Show” special is mediocre. This is as it should be: good and right. The beloved show Jim Henson created 50 years ago, after leaving “Saturday Night Live,” made flappable imperfection its ...

Tonight, some 1970s celebs are coming back to visit. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE MUPPET SHOW") UNIDENTIFIED ACTORS: (Singing) This is what we call The Muppet Show. MARTIN: "The Muppet Show" is ...

2025 marked 70 years of The Muppets, and 2026 is going to be a big year for Jim Henson's creations. Not only is the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster reopening at Hollywood Studios with The Electric Mayhem, but ...

This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and... A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's ...