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The Muppet Show
TV Series (1976 - 1981)
After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog,
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Last Episode
05x24 Melissa Manchester Aired: Jun. 08, 1981Kermit is plagued by a night of backstage crises. A group of skiers get hurt during the opening number, and after Kermit says that the theater …
Series Info
Type:
N/A
Premiered:
Sep. 25, 1976
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
Network
Series Fun Facts
- When Peter Sellers was chosen to guest star on an episode, he requested that a skit known as "The Wall" not be done with him. In this skit, Kermit interviews the guest for a short period just…
[show]When Peter Sellers was chosen to guest star on an episode, he requested that a skit known as "The Wall" not be done with him. In this skit, Kermit interviews the guest for a short period just as themselves, and Sellers' stated that he couldn't be himself. "I can be Queen Victoria, but I cannot be myself," he said. The writers replaced "The Wall" with a skit where Sellers played Queen Victoria.
[hide] - At least three married couples made joint appearances on the show; Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge and the Mime Team Shields and Yarnell. In addition, Edgar…
[show]At least three married couples made joint appearances on the show; Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge and the Mime Team Shields and Yarnell. In addition, Edgar Bergen and his daughter Candice Bergen each made separate guest appearances on the show.
[hide] - The "Turn the World Around" number was so beloved by the Muppet performers that Harry Belafonte sang the song at Jim Henson's funeral.
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