Network: ABC
Episodes: 16 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 22, 2015 — March 1, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Peter Linz.
TV show description:
This mockumentary TV series features characters originally imagined by Jim Henson’s workshop. The cast of Muppeteers all perform multiple roles. The series follows the lives of the Muppet crew behind the Up Late with Miss Piggy talk show.
Originally against the idea, diva Miss Piggy (Eric Jacobson) is persuaded by ex-boyfriend and Executive Producer Kermit the Frog (Steve Whitmire) to allow the documentary to take place.
The show’s house band is Electric Mayhem. Led by Dr. Teeth (Bill Barretta) on keyboard, we have bass player Floyd Pepper (Matt Vogel), Janice (David Rudman) on guitar, Zoot (Dave Goelz) on sax, and of course no one else but Animal (Jacobson) on drums.
The show’s head writer is Gonzo (Goelz), booking agent is Scooter (Rudman) and the shows props are designed and built by careless scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (Goelz) and his frazzled assistant, Beaker (Steve Whitmire). Sam Eagle (Jacobson) serves as the head executive of broadcast standards and practices for ABC.
Kermit’s best friend and struggling stand-up Fozzie Bear (Jacobson) is having relationship issues as his human girlfriend’s parents disapprove of her dating a bear. A part on the show as Miss Piggy’s sidekick just may be the break he needs to prove he’s worthy.
Episode #16 — Because… Love
After her stint in the hospital, Miss Piggy and Kermit reevaluate their relationship, and Kermit turns to rocker Jack White for advice.
First aired: March 1, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like The Muppets TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I wanted the New Season to air on TV! I thought it was the best!
IT was a fresh evolution of the muppets and I loved it please bring it back
I SAW THAT COMING NOTHING NEW
This show was my childhood. To have an updated version that has grown with me is awesome! It was hilarious and should NOT be cancelled! Give shows a chance for goodness sake!
I’m so upset abc cancelled muppets. Every show that made me watch there network they cancelled. ABC needed to give The Muppets a chance, and don’t switch times on your shows. Cancelling The Muppets was a disappointing and stupid move. I am very unhappy as I grew up watching and was elated when they said they were bringing the Muppets to ABC. I was excited to carry on a tradition with my kids only to upset us all booo abc won’t be watching you since you cancelled muppets and the other shows that caused me to tune in
This stinks. The muppets belong to everyone, not just kids. It was the only show I looked forward to watching. I don’t get a chance to watch much, so I really want to enjoy the few shows I do watch. What can we do to get them back?
This is one of the few shows my whole family can enjoy together.
Please dont cancel it.
I have an autistic 21 year old. He has been in love with the Muppets since he was a year old. Not sure about the new series but I know it makes him very happy and I miss watching the show with him and watching his big smile. Muppets are a mainstay in my home. Please bring them back!
Keep it going!! I love the muppets. Great show
I adore the Muppet Show and will die if it is canceled. Then again, I am just a total Muppet fanatic, so…
But I still think it should be renewed!
Love the newer format, brought back all the fun and lighthearted humor from the original!
Love the newer format, brought back the fun, warm characters!
I love the new Muppets show – one of my favorite shows and one of the few shows that I watch live. Please renew and don’t change a thing.