The Muppet Show at 50

The original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981, and in that time some of ...
Gizmodo

‘The Muppet Show’ Returns for a Cute and Nostalgic Special

Fifty years ago—even earlier if you count its two early pilots—The Muppet Show arrived to prove that a frog could host a variety show and that human celebrities could mix it up in sketch comedy and ...
AOL

“The Muppets” and “The Shining” Share Some Unexpected Connections, Even a Movie Lot

Two 1980s films sharing a movie lot made for some unusual encounters. The Shining was filmed at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England, where The Muppet Show was also made. Puppeteer Richard Hunt — ...
Yahoo

Disney’s ‘Muppets’ Lost a Generation of Children. Can a New Show Make it Relevant Again?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In October something incredible took place on the historic Fox lot – a new installment of “The Muppet Show” was filmed. Legendary ...
Los Angeles Times

‘The Muppet Show’ special brings back the magic of the original — and a couple of Muppets

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to see the Muppets on “The Muppet Show” ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘The Muppet Show’ Review: Sabrina Carpenter Is the Ideal Host for a Promising Special That Reminds Us What the Muppets Do Best

Maya Rudolph and executive producer Seth Rogen also appear in the variety half-hour, which returns to the theater, premise and format of the original 1970s series. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television ...