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Le Muppet Show

Original title: The Muppet Show
  • TV Series
  • 1976–1981
  • TV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
27K
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POPULARITY
3,280
70
Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in Le Muppet Show (1976)
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Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.

  • Creators
    • Jim Henson
    • Jack Burns
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Frank Oz
    • Richard Hunt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,280
    70
    • Creators
      • Jim Henson
      • Jack Burns
    • Stars
      • Jim Henson
      • Frank Oz
      • Richard Hunt
    • 55User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 13 wins & 25 nominations total

    Episodes120

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    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Kermit the Frog…
    • 1976–1981
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Fozzie Bear…
    • 1976–1981
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Statler…
    • 1976–1981
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • Gonzo…
    • 1976–1981
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Floyd Pepper…
    • 1976–1981
    Louise Gold
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1977–1981
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1978–1981
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1978–1981
    Eren Ozker
    • Janice…
    • 1976–1977
    John Lovelady
    • Announcer…
    • 1976–1977
    Peter Friedman
    Peter Friedman
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1976–1978
    Karen Prell
    Karen Prell
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1980–1981
    Betsy Baytos
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1980
    Graham Fletcher
    • Fletcher Bird…
    • 1978–1980
    Brian Meehl
    Brian Meehl
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1980
    Bob Payne
    • Additional Muppets…
    • 1979–1981
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Mary Louise…
    • 1976
    Cynthia Adler
    Cynthia Adler
    • Cynthia Birdley…
    • 1976
    • Creators
      • Jim Henson
      • Jack Burns
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews55

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    10Cini34

    This show is not only BRILLIANT, it's GENIUS!

    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!
    Adriane

    I grew up with this show

    When I was a little girl, I watched this show every week. I was so excited when Time Life announced that they were releasing a video set with the best episodes, of course I bought them, and they have reminded me of my childhood. I have always been a fan of The Muppets, and still am. One of the best puppet shows ever. I love Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Kermit.
    Monika-5

    Love the Muppets!

    I grew up with the Muppets, Garfield, the Care Bears, etc. Boy there were some awesome kid shows on back then! Anyway, I always have a soft spot for the Muppets because my mom loved them too. I still have the Kermit and Piggy dolls she bought me back in 1980! About the show, I still laugh out loud watching Stadler and Waldorf, the hilarious critics! "Pigs in Space" was another great bit, but nothing compares to the Swedish chef! I also loved the 3 Muppet movies that came out between 1979-1984. Sadly, while I still love the Muppets, they haven't been the same since Jim Henson passed on. God bless you, Jim and rest in peace.
    ppamjo2

    Good Show!

    I watched this show as a child. This show had a certain magic to it. I like the ones with

    John Denver Luke Skywalker and C3PO and especially the one with Christopher Reeve.

    I thought that the series was far better then Muppets tonight.

    I would love to see more of these shows brought out by a company other then Time Life. I was rather upset that the one with Christopher Reeve was not in the Best of Collection. It shows him doiong vets Hospital as well as a wonderful spin on Hamlet!

    The muppet show had a magical feel to the series and Jim Henson was a true Genus in his field. God Bless Jim Henson... He is missed...
    Atreyu_II

    Brings back great and nostalgic memories

    'The Muppet Show', which features a cast of Muppets, is without a doubt one of the most original and creative television programs ever made. A show like this could only have come from the genial mind of the puppeteer Jim Henson. It was produced by Jim Henson and his team of 'Sesame Street'.

    What makes it so distinctive is that it is like a theater show (or even a cabaret-like theater house) with a cast of hand-operated puppets (or Muppets). This shows well the concern of making something very imaginative and creative. To make it even more complete, it is quite entertaining. Immense amusement and classic humor are priorities as well.

    Together with 'Sesame Street', 'The Muppet Show' is part of childhood's fond and nostalgic memories of many (myself included). Plus, both children and grown-ups can enjoy this juvenile program. I remember I used to watch many episodes of this at primary school, together with kids from other classes in an awesome video room of that school. It was so much fun! We had many laughters in that video room.

    The best and funniest characters from 'The Muppet Show' are Kermit the Frog and that crazy Miss Piggy. One word to describe both: hilarious!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jim Henson wanted the show to end during the peak of its popularity and creativity - and it did. The final year featured the highest Nielsen ratings of its existence.
    • Quotes

      Waldorf: How do they do it?

      Statler: How do we watch it?

      Waldorf: *Why* do we watch it?

      Statler: [Breaking the fourth wall] Why do *you* watch it?

    • Crazy credits
      When the series title appears, Gonzo does a different gag with each episode.
    • Alternate versions
      On the 1994 video release "Monster Laughs with Vincent Price", The extra UK Spot, "I'm Looking Through You", the houses skit and the closing number, "You've Got a Friend", were all cut from the Vincent Price episode, while "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was cut from the Alice Cooper episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Swedish Chef's Theme
      Composed Derek Scott

      Performed by Swedish Chef (Jim Henson)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1977 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Muppet Show
    • Filming locations
      • Studio D, BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Associated Television (ATV)
      • CBS Owned and Operated Stations
      • HIT Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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