Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sabrina Carpenter and the Muppets in "The Muppet Show." (Disney/Mitch Haaseth) Despite the logistical challenges of puppetry-based ...

“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 ...

It's Muppets mania! "The Muppet Show," which aired on Feb. 4 on ABC and Disney+, was a star-studded TV special. Jim Henson's beloved puppet characters were joined by "SNL"… ...

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

Wed, February 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM UTC If that was indeed the plan, then it has been smartly executed. Maybe the key was to not fix what was never broken. The balance of variety acts and ...

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 ...

Despite the many existential threats faced by Sesame Street and its biggest stars, The Muppet Show survived to see 2026, which means that there is still a chance for contemporary comedians to join ...

It’s (almost) time to play the music, light the lights, and meet the Muppets on The Muppet Show once again. Disney has released the first full trailer for its upcoming special/possible reboot pilot, ...

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 ...

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage ...