The Muppet Show: Season 1

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The Muppet Show

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Syndicated | Other | Season Premiere Date: September 5, 1976

Starring: Frank Oz, Louise Gold, Dave Goelz

Summary: 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, with a cast of new muppets including: GeorgeAfter 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, with a cast of new muppets including: George the Janitor, Droop the Anteater, Crazy Donald (later named Crazy Harry), Brewsters the oldtimer, Mildred the goose, and Rufus (later named Muppy). Many of these characters were used during the first season of The Muppet Show, and quickly faded away to background characters. The special featured actress Mia Farrow, who taught the muppets about love, and that everyone loves something. Afterwards in 1975, Henson shot the failed pilot for the Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. Amazingly, Kermit the Frog was not in the pilot at all! Instead, the host was wimpy, Nigel, who Jim Henson wrote out of the show soon afterwards. After about a year, the muppet team went to the United Kingdom and were given the green light for the Muppet Show. The show became one of the top syndicated comedies of all time! The show featured a new group of Muppet characters including: Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Scooter, Beauregard, Rowlf the Dog, and The Electric Mayhem. Each show featured a celebrity guest star, who were either personal friends of Henson, or his manager. The Muppet Show lasted for 5 years, and 120 episodes, two spin offs, and several movies.

Theme Song:

It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets
On the Muppet Show tonight

It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain
On the Muppet Show tonight

Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
To have to watch the show

And now lets get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational
Inspirational
Celebrational
Muppetational
This is what we call the Muppet Show!

Characters
Kermit the Frog Originally from "Sam & Friends" (1955), then later Sesame Street (1969), Kermit is the host of The Muppet Show.

Miss Piggy Self-centered, yet very persuasive. Wants to marry Kermit.

Fozzie Bear Furry, fuzzy, funny, fabulous, free-willing, fast, and frantic....he's Fozzie Bear.

The Great Gonzo A "whatever".

Scooter the Go-Fer Kermit's stage assistant.

Rizzo the Rat Gonzo's sidekick. A rat with rat-itude.

Rowlf the Dog Originally from The Jimmy Dean Show, Rowlf is a piano playing dog, and the first muppet to become a national star.

Statler and Waldorf The two old-timers who sat in the balcony.

Doctor Bunsen Honeydew The Muppet Show's scientist.

Beeker Meep Meep Meep's meep.

Beauregard: The Muppet Show's slow-witted janitor.
Pops: Greeted the guests at the begining. The Swedish Chef Bork bork bork. The Eletric Mayhem The Muppet Show's band including: Dr. Teeth (lead vocalist and piano player), Sgt. Floyd Pepper (Bass, and Janice's boyfriend), Janice (guitarist, Floyd's girlfriend), Zoot (sax is his act), Lips (trumpet player), and Animal (HE WANT TO BAT DRUM!) First Telecast: September 27, 1976 Last Telecast: June 8, 1981 Episodes: 120 color episodes Spin-Offs: Muppet Babies and Muppets Tonight! Spin Offs: * Muppet Babies was Jim Henson's first animated series. The show featured familiar Muppet faces, only as babies. New characters included Nanny (the nanny of the nursery), and Skeeter (Scooter's twin sister). * Muppets Tonight! was basically a modern remake of The Muppet Show, featuring celebrity guest stars who at the peak of perfection at the time. New characters included: Pepe (the king prawn, okay?), Clifford (the cool hippie muppet)and Johnny Fiami and Sal Movies * The Muppet Movie (1979) * The Great Muppet Caper (1981) * The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) * The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993) * Muppet Treasure Island (1996) * Muppets From Space (1999) * Kermit's Swamp Years (2002) * It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) * The Muppets' Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2005)… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Variety Shows, Music

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E26. Mummenschanz
Air Date: June 1, 1977
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S1:E25. Kaye Ballard
Air Date: January 23, 1977
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S1:E24. Juliet Prowse
Air Date: April 25, 1977

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oz2013

Aug 30, 2014

From creative visionaries Jim Henson and Frank Oz comes The Muppet Show, a family variety show that delivers a ton a laughs. Using a mixture of puppets and costumed performers, Season 1 features a number of fresh, hilarious sketch comedy segments; including Muppet Labs, Veterinarian’sFrom creative visionaries Jim Henson and Frank Oz comes The Muppet Show, a family variety show that delivers a ton a laughs. Using a mixture of puppets and costumed performers, Season 1 features a number of fresh, hilarious sketch comedy segments; including Muppet Labs, Veterinarian’s Hospital, Talk Spot, Vendaface, and Talking Houses. Plus, there are two or three open spots each episode that showcase a special guest star. This season's list of guest stars is quite impressive, with such celebrities as Sandy Duncan, Harvey Korman, Paul Williams, Connie Stevens, and Vincent Price. And while they look a little rough and the voices aren't quite right, most of the core Muppet characters are here: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Rowlf, Sam the Eagle, and Statler & Waldorf (to name a few). Though clearly a work in progress, Season 1 of The Muppet Show is extraordinarily entertaining and fun for all ages.… Expand

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Vectis99

Nov 9, 2018

Surprisingly good, given its age. Still, alot of the frustrating bits from the outdated humor and irrelevant celebrities can make this a chore to watch. Even more, the slow pace of the show makes it unpalatable for younger kids.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1980
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 29, 1979
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 1978
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1977
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 1976
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  S1:E26. Mummenschanz
  Air Date: June 1, 1977
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  S1:E25. Kaye Ballard
  Air Date: January 23, 1977
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  S1:E24. Juliet Prowse
  Air Date: April 25, 1977
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  S1:E23. Avery Schreiber
  Air Date: April 18, 1977
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  S1:E22. Connie Stevens
  Air Date: February 28, 1977
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  S1:E21. Ethel Merman
  Air Date: February 21, 1977
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  S1:E20. Phyllis Diller
  Air Date: February 14, 1977
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  S1:E19. Twiggy
  Air Date: February 7, 1977
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  S1:E18. Vincent Price
  Air Date: January 31, 1977
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  S1:E17. Ben Vereen
  Air Date: January 24, 1977
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  S1:E16. Charles Aznavour
  Air Date: January 17, 1977
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  S1:E15. Harvey Korman
  Air Date: December 13, 1976
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  S1:E14. Bruce Forsyth
  Air Date: December 6, 1976
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  S1:E13. Candice Bergen
  Air Date: November 29, 1976
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  S1:E12. Valerie Harper
  Air Date: November 22, 1976
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  S1:E11. Florence Henderson
  Air Date: November 15, 1976
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  S1:E10. Peter Ustinov
  Air Date: November 8, 1976
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  S1:E9. Lena Horne
  Air Date: November 1, 1976
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  S1:E8. Paul Williams
  Air Date: October 25, 1976
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  S1:E8. Kermit's Swamp Years
  Air Date: September 3, 2002
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  S1:E7. Joel Grey
  Air Date: October 18, 1976
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  S1:E7. Muppets From Space
  Air Date: July 14, 1999
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  S1:E6. Ruth Buzzi
  Air Date: October 11, 1976
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  S1:E5. Rita Moreno
  Air Date: September 9, 1976
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  S1:E5. The Muppet Christmas Carol
  Air Date: December 11, 1992
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  S1:E4. Sandy Duncan
  Air Date: October 4, 1976
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  S1:E4. The Muppets Take Manhattan
  Air Date: July 13, 1984
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  S1:E3. Jim Nabors
  Air Date: September 27, 1976
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  S1:E2. The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence
  Air Date: March 19, 1975
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  S1:E0. The Muppets Valentine Show
  Air Date: January 30, 1974