The Muppets are back on ABC with a new series, but the characters have a long history on television and film. The original series, The Muppet Show, aired between 1976 and 1981, and it had a variety format.
Toughpigs.com is a Muppet fansite, and they have found the most famous prop from the series in a box at The Jim Henson Company. The video below shows the unveiling of the original sign used on the series.
Joe Hennes, Ryan Roe, and Dave Hulteen were joined by Karen Falk for the unveiling of this special item. It does look smaller than it appeared on television, but it is an iconic piece of television history.
The new Muppets have had a difficult start. Not every viewer appreciates the new more adult reality series take the series has taken on.
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