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Overview
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Release Date:
29 January 1976 (USA) morePlot:
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show. full summaryAwards:
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Viewers want 'The Muppets' revived (From digitalspy. 17 November 2008, 5:34 AM, PST)
TV Comeback For Muppets?
(From WENN. 28 August 2008, 12:05 PM, PDT)
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This show is not only BRILLIANT, it's GENIUS! moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 7 of 23) | Jim Henson | ... | Kermit the Frog / ... (33 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Frank Oz | ... | Mildred / ... (28 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Dave Goelz | ... | The Great Gonzo / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Richard Hunt | ... | Statler / ... (23 episodes, 1976-1980) |
| Jerry Nelson | ... | Sgt. Floyd Pepper / ... (20 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Eren Ozker | ... | Hilda / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
| John Lovelady | ... | Additional Muppets / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
Series Directed by | |||
| Peter Harris | (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | ||
Series Writing credits | ||
| Don Hinkley | (96 episodes, 1977-1981) | |
| Jim Henson | (6 episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| Jerry Juhl | (6 episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| Chris Langham | (2 episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| David Odell | (2 episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| Joseph A. Bailey | (2 episodes, 1977-1981) | |
| Marc London | (unknown episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| James Thurman | (unknown episodes, 1976-1981) | |
Series Produced by | |||
| David Lazer | .... | executive producer / executive producer: Henson Associates (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Jim Henson | .... | producer / executive producer (5 episodes, 1976-1981) | |
| Lew Grade | .... | producer (unknown episodes) | |
Series Original Music by | |||
| Lynsey De Paul | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Film Editing by | |||
| John Hawkins | (3 episodes, 1976-1980) | ||
| Tim Waddell | (2 episodes, 1977) | ||
Series Art Direction by | |||
| David Chandler | (4 episodes, 1976-1979) | ||
| Bryan Holgate | (unknown episodes) | ||
| Richard Lake | (unknown episodes) | ||
| Malcolm Stone | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Costume Design by | |||
| James Dark | (2 episodes, 1977-1980) | ||
| Calista Hendrickson | (unknown episodes) | ||
Series Makeup Department | |||
| Mary Southgate | .... | makeup artist (4 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| Sandy Staples | .... | makeup supervisor (unknown episodes) | |
Series Art Department | |||
| Terry Royce | .... | stand-by props (5 episodes, 1976) | |
| John Stevenson | .... | character designer / storyboard artist (4 episodes, 1978-1980) | |
Series Sound Department | |||
| Ted Scott | .... | sound / audio (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
Series Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Phil Hawkes | .... | lighting director (4 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| John Crane | .... | video engineer / digital video engineer (3 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| Roy Simper | .... | senior camera operator (3 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| John Willment | .... | video engineer (2 episodes, 1976-1979) | |
| John Rook | .... | lighting director (2 episodes, 1976-1977) | |
| Steve Jolley | .... | camera operator (unknown episodes) | |
| Tony Swain | .... | camera operator (unknown episodes) | |
Series Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Calista Hendrickson | .... | muppet costumes (3 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
Series Editorial Department | |||
| Carole Legg | .... | vision mixer (2 episodes, 1976-1977) | |
| Moyra Bird | .... | vision mixer (2 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| Mary Forrest | .... | vision mixer (2 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
Series Music Department | |||
| Jack Parnell | .... | conductor: orchestra (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Sam Pottle | .... | composer: theme music (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Derek Scott | .... | musical associate (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Larry Grossman | .... | music consultant / musical consultant (3 episodes, 1977-1979) | |
| Ray Charles | .... | music consultant (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Jim Henson | .... | composer: theme music (unknown episodes) | |
Series Other crew | |||
| Michael K. Frith | .... | muppet creative consultant / muppet design consultant (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Richard Holloway | .... | senior floor manager (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Frank Oz | .... | creative consultant / muppet creative consultant (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Don Sahlin | .... | muppet designer / special muppets / ... (6 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Caryl Cruickshank | .... | stage manager (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Faz Fazakas | .... | muppet designer / puppets (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Dave Goelz | .... | muppet designer / puppets (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Larry Jameson | .... | muppet designer / puppets (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Mari Kaestle | .... | muppet designer / puppets (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Caroly Wilcox | .... | muppet designer / puppets (5 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Martin G. Baker | .... | floor manager (4 episodes, 1976-1979) | |
| Amy Van Gilder | .... | muppet designer / muppet workshop supervisor (4 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| Rollin Krewson | .... | muppet designer / puppets (3 episodes, 1976-1980) | |
| Tim Miller | .... | muppet designer (3 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
| Jan Rosenthal | .... | muppet designer (3 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
| Joan Chaplow | .... | assistant to producer / assistant to producers (2 episodes, 1976-1979) | |
| Bonnie Erickson | .... | muppet designer / puppets (2 episodes, 1976-1977) | |
| John Lovelady | .... | muppet designer / puppets (2 episodes, 1976-1977) | |
| Sara Paul | .... | muppet workshop supervisor / stage manager (2 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| Sue Taylor | .... | assistant to producer (2 episodes, 1977) | |
| Edward G. Christie | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Barbara S. Davis | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Nomi Frederick | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Jane Gootnick | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Cheryl Henson | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Robert McCormack | .... | muppet workshop supervisor (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Susan Paul | .... | assistant to producer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Bob Payne | .... | muppet designer (2 episodes, 1980) | |
| Leslee Asch | .... | muppet designer (unknown episodes) | |
| Marianne Harms | .... | muppet designer (unknown episodes) | |
| Nigel Lythgoe | .... | choreographer / floor director (unknown episodes) | |
Production Companies
- Associated Television (ATV)
- Henson Associates (HA)
- Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
- Jim Henson Company, The
- Independent Television (ITV) (1976) (UK) (TV) (original airing)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (USA) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2005) (worldwide) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO) (1977-1982) (Netherlands) (TV)
- Sony Pictures Entertainment (1981) (Japan) (TV)
- Time-Life Video (????) (USA) (VHS)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1977) (Germany) (TV)
Additional Details
Runtime:
30 min (120 episodes)Language:
EnglishColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKMOVIEmeter: 
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Miss Piggy's full name is Miss Piggy Lee. moreQuotes:
Waldorf: Well, you gotta give them credit.Statler: Why's that?
Waldorf: Well, they're gonna keep on doing it till they get it right.
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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!