The Muppet Show 1976
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What is The Muppet Show?
The Muppet Show is a television series that premiered in 1976. Created by Jim Henson and Jack Burns, the program features a cast of Muppets who operate a vaudeville show within their own theater.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 120
- Runtime
- 26 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 5, 1976
- Last aired
- Mar 15, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The Muppet Show is a television series that premiered in 1976. Created by Jim Henson and Jack Burns, the program features a cast of Muppets who operate a vaudeville show within their own theater. The series focuses on the behind-the-scenes efforts of Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets as they struggle to organize and produce their weekly variety show. Each episode involves the participation of a famous celebrity guest who assists the cast in their performance. The production features the work of performers including Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz. Over the course of its run, the show became recognized as a staple of the entertainment industry and popular culture in the United States and other English-speaking regions. The first season, which spanned twenty-four episodes, was later released as a four-disc DVD collection. The series remains a significant part of the history of Jim Henson's Muppets, which continues to be featured in various media and official digital archives.
Should you watch it?
“Kermit and his muppet friends struggle to produce a chaotic weekly variety show.”
- Iconic puppet characters in classic variety show format
- Humor appeals to both children and adults
- Creative musical performances and guest appearances
- Dated production values
- Some sketches may not translate for modern audiences
You enjoy classic family entertainment with puppet comedy.
Suitable for all ages with gentle humor and variety show content.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Joel Grey Mytharc Sep 5, 1976
- E2 Rita Moreno Core Sep 12, 1976
- E3 Sandy Duncan Core Sep 19, 1976
- E4 Jim Nabors Core Sep 26, 1976
- E5 Ruth Buzzi Core Oct 3, 1976
- E6 Paul Williams Core Oct 10, 1976
- E7 Florence Henderson Core Oct 17, 1976
- E8 Peter Ustinov Core Oct 24, 1976
- E9 Lena Horne Core Oct 31, 1976
- E10 Harvey Korman Core Nov 7, 1976
- E11 Candice Bergen Core Nov 14, 1976
- E12 Ben Vereen Core Nov 21, 1976
- E13 Charles Aznavour Core Nov 28, 1976
- E14 Phyllis Diller Core Dec 5, 1976
- E15 Avery Schreiber Core Dec 12, 1976
- E16 Twiggy Core Dec 19, 1976
- E17 Valerie Harper Core Jan 2, 1977
- E18 Mummenschanz Core Jan 9, 1977
- E19 Juliet Prowse Core Jan 16, 1977
- E20 Kaye Ballard Core Jan 23, 1977
- E21 Bruce Forsyth Core Jan 30, 1977
- E22 Ethel Merman Core Apr 9, 1977
- E23 Connie Stevens Mytharc Apr 16, 1977
- E24 Vincent Price Mytharc Apr 23, 1977
Season 2 · 30 episodes
- E1 George Burns Mytharc Sep 30, 1977
- E2 Madeline Kahn Core Oct 7, 1977
- E3 Milton Berle Core Oct 14, 1977
- E4 John Cleese Core Oct 21, 1977
- E5 Nancy Walker Core Oct 28, 1977
- E6 Rich Little Core Nov 4, 1977
- E7 Edgar Bergen Core Nov 11, 1977
- E8 Bernadette Peters Core Nov 18, 1977
- E9 Dom DeLuise Core Nov 25, 1977
- E10 Teresa Brewer Core Dec 2, 1977
- E11 Steve Martin Core Dec 9, 1977
- E12 Lou Rawls Core Dec 16, 1977
- E13 Julie Andrews Core Dec 25, 1977
- E14 Peter Sellers Core Jan 1, 1978
- E15 Elton John Core Jan 8, 1978
- E16 Cleo Laine Core Jan 15, 1978
- E17 Rudolf Nureyev Core Jan 22, 1978
- E18 Judy Collins Core Jan 29, 1978
- E19 Don Knotts Core Feb 5, 1978
- E20 Cloris Leachman Core Feb 12, 1978
- E21 Bob Hope Core Feb 19, 1978
- E22 Jaye P. Morgan Core Feb 26, 1978
- E23 Zero Mostel Core Mar 5, 1978
- E24 Petula Clark Core Mar 12, 1978
- E25 Roy Clark Core Mar 19, 1978
- E26 Leo Sayer Core Mar 26, 1978
- E27 Gilda Radner Core Apr 2, 1978
- E28 Pearl Bailey Core Apr 9, 1978
- E29 Jean Stapleton Mytharc Apr 16, 1978
- E30 Loretta Lynn Mytharc Apr 23, 1978
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Raquel Welch Mytharc Nov 17, 1978
- E2 Alice Cooper Core Nov 24, 1978
- E3 Helen Reddy Core Dec 1, 1978
- E4 James Coco Core Dec 8, 1978
- E5 Marisa Berenson Core Dec 15, 1978
- E6 Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge Core Dec 22, 1978
- E7 Danny Kaye Core Dec 25, 1978
- E8 Cheryl Ladd Core Dec 29, 1978
- E9 Harry Belafonte Core Jan 5, 1979
- E10 Lesley Ann Warren Core Jan 12, 1979
- E11 Liberace Core Jan 19, 1979
- E12 Leslie Uggams Core Jan 26, 1979
- E13 Elke Sommer Core Feb 2, 1979
- E14 Sylvester Stallone Core Feb 9, 1979
- E15 Roger Miller Core Feb 16, 1979
- E16 Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Core Feb 23, 1979
- E17 Spike Milligan Mytharc Mar 2, 1979
- E18 Lynn Redgrave Mytharc Mar 9, 1979
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Dudley Moore Mytharc Oct 24, 1979
- E2 Crystal Gayle Core Nov 2, 1979
- E3 Victor Borge Core Nov 9, 1979
- E4 Beverly Sills Core Nov 16, 1979
- E5 Shields & Yarnell Core Nov 23, 1979
- E6 Kenny Rogers Core Nov 30, 1979
- E7 Linda Lavin Core Dec 7, 1979
- E8 John Denver Core Dec 14, 1979
- E9 Arlo Guthrie Core Dec 21, 1979
- E10 Liza Minnelli Core Dec 28, 1979
- E11 Dizzy Gillespie Core Jan 4, 1980
- E12 Phyllis George Core Jan 11, 1980
- E13 Lola Falana Core Jan 18, 1980
- E14 Dyan Cannon Core Jan 25, 1980
- E15 Anne Murray Core Feb 1, 1980
- E16 Jonathan Winters Core Feb 8, 1980
- E17 Christopher Reeve Core Feb 15, 1980
- E18 Lynda Carter Core Feb 22, 1980
- E19 Mark Hamill Core Feb 29, 1980
- E20 Alan Arkin Core Mar 7, 1980
- E21 Doug Henning Core Mar 14, 1980
- E22 Andy Williams Core Mar 21, 1980
- E23 Carol Channing Mytharc Mar 28, 1980
- E24 Diana Ross Mytharc Apr 4, 1980
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Roger Moore Mytharc Oct 5, 1980
- E2 Loretta Swit Core Oct 12, 1980
- E3 James Coburn Core Oct 19, 1980
- E4 Linda Ronstadt Core Oct 26, 1980
- E5 Tony Randall Core Nov 2, 1980
- E6 Brooke Shields Core Nov 9, 1980
- E7 Melissa Manchester Core Nov 16, 1980
- E8 Señor Wences Core Nov 23, 1980
- E9 Jean-Pierre Rampal Core Nov 30, 1980
- E10 Gladys Knight Core Dec 7, 1980
- E11 Joan Baez Core Dec 14, 1980
- E12 Marty Feldman Core Dec 21, 1980
- E13 Glenda Jackson Mytharc Dec 28, 1980
- E14 Gene Kelly Core Jan 4, 1981
- E15 Hal Linden Core Jan 11, 1981
- E16 Wally Boag Core Jan 18, 1981
- E17 Debbie Harry Core Jan 25, 1981
- E18 Johnny Cash Core Feb 1, 1981
- E19 Carol Burnett Core Feb 8, 1981
- E20 Buddy Rich Core Feb 15, 1981
- E21 Paul Simon Core Feb 22, 1981
- E22 Chris Langham Core Mar 1, 1981
- E23 Mac Davis Mytharc Mar 8, 1981
- E24 Shirley Bassey Mytharc Mar 15, 1981
Frequently asked questions
Is this appropriate for young children?
Yes, the show is designed as family-friendly entertainment with gentle puppet-based humor.
Are the Muppets the main characters?
Yes, Kermit the Frog leads the Muppet cast as they produce their weekly show.
Is it a variety show format?
Yes, each episode features the Muppets attempting to put on a variety show.
Does it have guest stars?
The show features various guest appearances as part of its variety show structure.
Is the humor suitable for adults too?
Yes, the comedy includes material that appeals to both children and adult viewers.