It makes our head spin to think about this, but the original version of The Muppet Show debuted in September 1976, almost 50 years ago. Since the syndicated show went off the air in 1981, there have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 2026 will mark the 50th anniversary of the original Muppet Show series. In addition to the special event, the anniversary year ...

The Muppet Show has revamped its puppet extravaganza with a backdoor pilot to usher in a new era. The new 30-minute special of Jim Henson’s brainchild, which is streaming on Disney Plus, has been ...

LOS ANGELES -- The Muppet Theatre is buzzing as the premiere date for the latest "The Muppet Show" special fast approaches! On Friday, Disney released the first full trailer, previewing all of the ...

Disney officially confirmed the return of The Muppet Show by announcing it would arrive in 2026 as a “triumphant event,” featuring the return of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Muppets are returning with a special 50th anniversary show on February 4, 2026, featuring music, laughs, and a guest ...

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 ...

2026 is gonna be Muppetational, y'all. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. That cheeky reference to this year's hit is pointing ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A day after the special made its streaming debut (via Disney+ subscription), Sabrina Carpenter ...

Jim Henson's Muppets always had a special sense of humor. In a video from the archives of The Jim Henson Company, the Muppets creator's wife, Jane Henson, explains how their signature snark came to be ...