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Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

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Overview

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.

Created by Dick Blasucci
Produced by Martin G. Baker, Paul Flaherty, Alex Rockwell
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Clifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Kermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / George the Janitor

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Sal Minella / Seymour / Dr. Phil Van Neuter

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Floor Manager

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama

Drew Massey

Drew Massey

John Henson

John Henson

Sweetums

Themes & Keywords

puppetlate night

About Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight is a comedy, family series that first aired in 1996 exploring themes of puppet, late night. Created by Dick Blasucci, it stars Kevin Clash, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz. Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.

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