Despite the many existential threats faced by Sesame Street and its biggest stars, The Muppet Show survived to see 2026, which means that there is still a chance for contemporary comedians to join ...

It all looks so familiar, but something’s off. There’s the Swedish Chef, but his segments are littered with captions in multiple languages. Here are those old coots Statler and Waldorf, but they’re ...

The revival of The Muppet Show on Disney+ was initially celebrated as a significant homecoming for a franchise that has long served as the gold standard for handmade entertainment. Historically, the ...

Sabrina Carpenter in The Muppet Show. Fans of the Muppets have been treated to many short-lived efforts to keep them relevant in recent years. Jason Segel’s The Muppets (2011) film seemed to have the ...

In September 1976, a variety sketch show called “The Muppet Show” aired for the first time; a little under five years later, on March 15, 1981, the show ended. As of Feb. 4, 2026, the show is back, ...

With the release of The Muppet Show special on Disney+ this week, fans have been wondering what's next and whether they should expect more installments. The beloved Jim Henson characters are back on ...

"It's time to raise the curtain." When Disney bought the Muppets in the early 2000s, it seemed like the perfect home for Jim Henson’s characters after his death in the 1990s. However, more than 20 ...

The internet loves a comeback tour, but it adores one with puppet fleece and impeccable comedic timing. Case in point: The Muppet Show special, which returned to the Muppet Theatre on Feb. 4 for a one ...