This year marks 50 years since The Muppet Show debuted in syndication on US television, making a frog, a pig, a bear, a Gonzo, and the rest of the show’s felt menagerie into global superstars. In the ...

“The Muppet Show” made its long awaited return this week on Disney+ and ABC. Sabrina Carpenter joined the iconic ensemble Muppet cast. (Mitch Haaseth / Disney) With all the ongoing international ...

“The Muppet Show” special is mediocre. This is as it should be: good and right. The beloved show Jim Henson created 50 years ago, after leaving “Saturday Night Live,” made flappable imperfection its ...

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 ...

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight. By James Poniewozik James Poniewozik is the chief television critic of The New ...

Senior staff writer Grace Myatt argues that a revival of The Muppet Show could redefine late-night television and unite ...

Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are all back for the brand-new special event, celebrating 50 years of the iconic series. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when ...

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 Muppet Show debuts on Disney+ on February 4. This year marks 50 years since The Muppet Show debuted in syndication on US television, making a frog, a pig, a bear, a Gonzo, and the rest of the show ...