Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Isn’t it wonderful to be back in the theater again giving the people what they truly want?” Miss Piggy inquires early in The ...

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 ...

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” again. A new special, premiering Wednesday on ABC and Disney+, resurrects the beloved ...

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 ...

Once more, it will be time to meet the Muppets on The Muppet Show tonight: Disney has revealed the first teaser for the one-off return of the legendary variety show in celebration of its upcoming 50th ...

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 ...

For many of us, Kermit the Frog and his band of Muppets remind us of growing up and joy. The Muppet Show led to films and specials that continued to grow the love for the Muppets for years to come.

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 ...