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The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

It's time to raise the curtain on The Muppet Show!

19768.05 Seasons120 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

Created by David Lazer
Produced by Jim Henson, Jack Burns
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Statler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)

Eren Ozker

Eren Ozker

Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Annie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)

Karen Prell

Karen Prell

Additional Muppets (voice)

Brian Muehl

Brian Muehl

Additional Muppets (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets (voice)

Themes & Keywords

puppettheatre audience

About The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show is a kids, comedy, family series that first aired in 1976 exploring themes of puppet, theatre audience. Created by David Lazer, it stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson. Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

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