The Muppets (Series)

About The Muppets (Series)

The Muppets (2015) was a television show based on characters created by Jim Henson. This American mockumentary-style comedy series was co-created by Bill Prady and Bob Kushell and aired on ABC from September 22, 2015, to March 1, 2016. It revolved around the personal and professional lives of The Muppets during production of a late-night talk show "Up Late with Miss Piggy".

Making / Production

The Muppets was developed by Bill Prady and Bob Kushell. However, following criticisms after its pilot episode, Kushell was removed from the position of showrunner. The underperformance of the first half of the season led to the replacement of the series' showrunner midway, with Kristin Newman replacing Bob Kushell. Under Newman's oversight, the show took a more adult-oriented approach. However, the series was canceled after one season due to low ratings.

Actors

• Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Statler, and others: Whitmire brings a wonderful mixture of upbeat optimism and world-weary realism to his portrayals.
• Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam Eagle: Jacobson beautifully captures the diva extravagance of Miss Piggy and the comedic innocence of Fozzie Bear.
• Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn, Swedish Chef, Bobo the Bear, and others: Barretta creates distinct personalities for each of his characters with a comedic touch.
• David Rudman as Scooter and Janice: Rudman portrays the eager-to-please nature of Scooter, and the laid-back nature of Janice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series takes on the format of a mockumentary, similar to shows like Parks and Recreation and The Office.
• The show sees Kermit and Miss Piggy broken up and dating other people, a significant change in their relationship status.
• The original voice actors for the Muppets returned for the show, maintaining continuity with earlier productions.

Music / Soundtrack

• "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Jemaine Clement
• "In Spite of Ourselves" by John Prine and Iris DeMent
• "Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog

Quotes

• "Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending." - Kermit the Frog
• "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." - Miss Piggy
• "Never eat more than you can lift." - Miss Piggy