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television13 days ago•15 min saved

Muppet Show Special Sparks 147% Viewership Jump Eight Days After Premiere

Deadline reports that The Muppet Show special premiered Feb. 4 on ABC and Disney+ and has drawn nearly 8 million total viewers across platforms in eight days, a 147% lift from the 3.07 million who watched the ABC debut; the backdoor-pilot-style celebration features Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the gang, with Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Rudolph as guest stars, and is executive-produced by Seth Rogen among others as Disney tests whether to launch a full Muppet Show series.

via Deadline|

#abc #backdoor-pilot #disney

television13 days ago•14 min saved

Muppets Revival Draws 7.58 Million Viewers Across Disney+ and ABC

Disney+'s Muppet Show revival has drawn 7.58 million multiplatform viewers in its first eight days across Disney+ and ABC since its Feb. 4 debut, with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and potential as a backdoor pilot for a full season. The special reunites the Muppets at the Muppet Theater with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen; it was directed by Alex Timbers and produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures.

via Variety|

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entertainment24 days ago•19 min saved

Muppets’ 50th anniversary revival leans into nostalgia over modernization

The Washington Post review argues that The Muppet Show’s 50th-anniversary special sticks to the original’s chaotic, imperfect charm with Sabrina Carpenter, deliberately avoiding modernization and delivering nostalgic, if not groundbreaking, entertainment.

via The Washington Post|

#entertainment #jim-henson #muppet-show

tv-and-entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

The Muppet Show Revival: Disney+ Special, Guest Stars, and Premiere Details

Disney+ and ABC will premiere a special revival of 'The Muppet Show' on February 4, 2026, coinciding with the show's 50th anniversary, featuring original characters and guest star Sabrina Carpenter.

via Variety|

#abc #disney #muppet-show

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

‘The Muppet Show’ Returns for Special One-Night Event in February

The Muppet Show is returning with a special event on February 4th on Disney+ and ABC, featuring music, comedy, and guest star Sabrina Carpenter, celebrating the beloved franchise's legacy and upcoming 50th anniversary.

via Disney+ Press Center|

#abc #disney #entertainment

tv5 months ago•2 min saved

Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter to Revive 'The Muppet Show' on Disney+

Seth Rogen is reviving 'The Muppet Show' as a Disney+ special in 2026, starring Sabrina Carpenter, which aims to serve as a backdoor pilot for a new season of the classic series, celebrating its 50th anniversary.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disney #muppet-show #revival

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Disney+ Revives 'The Muppet Show' with Sabrina Carpenter

Disney+ is producing a special revival of 'The Muppet Show' set to air in 2026 for its 50th anniversary, featuring guest star Sabrina Carpenter and potentially serving as a pilot for a new series iteration, with veteran performers returning to reprise their roles.

via Variety|

#disney #entertainment #muppet-show