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DisneyMuppets studio has denied that there is a revival of Jim HensonClassic variety series Muppet show in the works.
“Muppets Studio is not produced at this time on any new Muppets series, based on a Muppet show or otherwise,” a spokesman for Muppets Studio told her only Weekly US On Wednesday, May 7.
Two reported in April 2025 that Kermit the frog. Miss PiggyFozzy Bear and their friends were likely to return for restarting the classic Muppet show Format in 2026 – along with famous guests and Zany comedy sketches. The outlet reported Muppet show The revival was in its early stages, with no solid filming plans or famous guests lined.
While the Muppets have a lot of famous Superfans- Jason segel. Ricky gervais. Tina fey and Black jack To name but a few – it seems like the Muppet Theater will not open its doors again anytime in the near future. Yet, there is plenty for Muppet fans to be excited about as the franchise celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025.
Henson was showing his unique brand of puppetry in 1955 while he was still a college student. He coined the term “muppet” as portmanteau from “marionette” and “puppet.” The Muppets made their first appearance at the show Sam and friends In 1955 for Local TV Station WRC-TV in Washington, DC
Henson produced two Muppet show Pilot episodes for ABC in the mid -1970s but both were rejected, so he partnered with the British producer Lion’s degree To replace the project in the UK. Muppet show It was performed for the first time on the UK TV on September 5, 1976 and would later have its air in the US in syndicate.
Kevin C. Cox/Getty images It’s not easy to be green – or Patrick Mahomes. While at a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes, 28, on Monday, February 5, was asked to try his best Kermit to Kermit the Frog, and the footballer closed the application immediately. “I’m talking right now and (…)
Meta-narative Muppet show Turned around the host Kermit the Frog trying to host a variety show each week despite many backstage galams. Each episode with Kermit and Gang started singing about preparing for air time in “The Muppet Show Theme,” which would have new words each season.
Each new episode also included a famous hotel appearing in sketches with the Muppets. Mark Hamill. Sylvester Stallone. Christopher Reeve. Diana Ross. Carol Burnett. Liza Minnelli. Alice Cooper and Roger Moore was among the many guest stars to appear on the comedy show throughout her run.
Muppet show Broadcast for five seasons between 1976 and 1981, during which time he received 21 Emmy nominations and won three awards. Henson’s last attempt in a weekly Muppet series during peak hours was 1989’s Jim Henson’s hourDid the Show format a variety for small movies. Jim Henson’s hour Never attract a high score and was canceled by NBC after one season.
Henson died In May 1990 aged 53 years of toxic shock syndrome, associated with the streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. He had been complaining to loved ones for sore throat for weeks before his sudden death, but Resistance to take time away from work to focus on his health.
Jim Henson continued to follow the death of her founder, with his son Brian taking over in 1991. Brian now serves as Chairman and Lisa’s sister is the CEO, while their siblings Cheryl and Heather are active members of the board of directors of Henson.
ABC tried to revive a Muppet showFormat Similar to 1996’s Muppets tonightwhere Kermit and Friends held on their own talk show. Mind Muppet showABC Integrated Backstage Calamities Series as Kermit and friends try to get a week on air show. ABC canceled Muppets tonight In 1998 after two seasons.
In February 2004, Henson’s company sold the rights to the Muppets and Bear in the big blue house For Walt Disney, with Disney thereafter forming Muppets Studio to develop future projects.
