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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 … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
N/A
Premiered:
Sep. 25, 1976
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
Network
Series Fun Facts
- Some of Fozzie's physical looks, and much of his comic persona was patterned after those of the "classic" Jewish and so-called Borscht Belt Comedians.
- Statler and Waldorf were named after two New York City hotels. Jim Henson based the two old men off of professors he had at the University of Maryland. Statler is the taller, thinner one.…
[show]Statler and Waldorf were named after two New York City hotels. Jim Henson based the two old men off of professors he had at the University of Maryland. Statler is the taller, thinner one. Waldorf has a round head and is shorter. Waldorf's wife is named Astoria, after the famous Waldorf - Astoria Hotel.
[hide] - The Swedish Chef was a favorite of Jim Henson and Frank Oz, as they both got to perform him. Henson was the head and voice, while Oz provided the hands. Frequently, one of the two would ad…
[show]The Swedish Chef was a favorite of Jim Henson and Frank Oz, as they both got to perform him. Henson was the head and voice, while Oz provided the hands. Frequently, one of the two would ad lib a line or bit of business, forcing the other one to keep up.
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