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The Muppet Show

  • TV Series
  • 1976–19811976–1981
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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The Great Gonzo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show (1976)
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Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
25K
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POPULARITY
2,781
71
  • Creators
    • Jim Henson
    • Jack Burns
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Frank Oz
    • Richard Hunt
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  • Creators
    • Jim Henson
    • Jack Burns
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Frank Oz
    • Richard Hunt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 25 nominations total

    Episodes120

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    Photos203

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    Top cast

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    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Kermit the Frog…
    120 episodes120 eps • 1976–1981
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Fozzie Bear…
    120 episodes120 eps • 1976–1981
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Statler…
    120 episodes120 eps • 1976–1981
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • Gonzo…
    120 episodes120 eps • 1976–1981
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Floyd Pepper…
    113 episodes113 eps • 1976–1981
    Louise Gold
    • Additional Muppets…
    85 episodes85 eps • 1977–1981
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Additional Muppets…
    67 episodes67 eps • 1978–1981
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Additional Muppets…
    57 episodes57 eps • 1978–1981
    Eren Ozker
    • Janice…
    24 episodes24 eps • 1976–1977
    John Lovelady
    • Announcer…
    24 episodes24 eps • 1976–1977
    Peter Friedman
    Peter Friedman
    • Additional Muppets…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1976–1978
    Karen Prell
    Karen Prell
    • Additional Muppets…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1980–1981
    Betsy Baytos
    • Additional Muppets…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1980
    Graham Fletcher
    • Fletcher Bird…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1978–1980
    Brian Meehl
    Brian Meehl
    • Additional Muppets…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1980
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Mary Louise…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    Cynthia Adler
    Cynthia Adler
    • Cynthia Birdley…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    Bob Payne
    • Additional Muppets
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    • Creators
      • Jim Henson
      • Jack Burns
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Initially, the producers had such trouble casting guest stars that they had to call upon their personal friends in the entertainment industry for help. That changed dramatically after Rudolf Nureyev agreed to appear on Rudolf Nureyev (1978)(#2.13). A renowned ballet dancer appearing on such a bizarre show created such a buzz that the show became popular, and soon celebrities were lining up to appear.
    • Quotes

      Waldorf: How do they do it?

      Statler: How do we watch it?

      Waldorf: *Why* do we watch it?

      Statler: [Breaking the fourth wall] Why do *you* watch it?

    • Crazy credits
      When the series title appears, Gonzo does a different gag with each episode.
    • Alternate versions
      On the 1994 video release "Monster Laughs with Vincent Price", The extra UK Spot, "I'm Looking Through You", the houses skit and the closing number, "You've Got a Friend", were all cut from the Vincent Price episode, while "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was cut from the Alice Cooper episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Swedish Chef's Theme
      Composed Derek Scott

      Performed by Swedish Chef (Jim Henson)

    User reviews50

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    10/10
    This show is not only BRILLIANT, it's GENIUS!
    The Muppet Show is, by far, one of the best constructed variety shows out there. Plus, it has all our favorite Muppet characters, and seriously, who can go wrong with the Muppets? This show is a perfect blend of song and dance, Muppet and guest star interaction, and just plain fun for the whole family.

    The humor in the show offers the perfect mix of adult jokes and gags that fly right over the heads of children, and laughs that both child and adult can enjoy. Jim Henson truly created a masterpiece with this show, not to mention his popular films and other spin-off shows. The Muppet Show also offers a wonderful glimpse of many of the stars of yesteryear (the mid- to late-1970s), many of whom still survive today.

    This show definitely needs to be picked up by one of the networks for syndication because, although it seems somewhat dated at times (not much, though, really) it's genuine entertainment value could boost any network's ratings.

    Deservedly so, I've given The Muppet Show a rating of 10 stars out of 10!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 1976 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Muppet Show
    • Filming locations
      • Studio D, BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Associated Television (ATV)
      • HIT Entertainment
      • Henson Associates (HA)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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