"The permanent cast included the inimitable Miss Piggy (I don't care what you think of me. Unless you think I am awesome, in which case you are right), Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, sombre patriot Sam Eagle (Freakos one, civilisation zero), assorted pigs (often in space), scientist Dr Bunsen Honeydew and his heartbreakingly hapless assistant Beaker (the latter granting some of us our first stirrings of true empathy), and many, many chickens."
"To commemorate the anniversary, Disney (who acquired the Muppetational rights from the Jim Henson Company in 2004) has got the old gang together and added guest appearances from Sabrina Carpenter, Seth Rogen (also executive producer) and Maya Rudolph for a one-off half-hour special. God bless everyone involved they've tried. You can feel it. They want to make it good for us. They know we deserve it."
The Muppet Show is framed as a beloved, vaudeville-style variety program featuring a chaotic puppet troupe led by Kermit the Frog and Scooter. The core ensemble included Miss Piggy, Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, Sam Eagle, assorted pigs, Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, and numerous chickens, with Statler and Waldorf heckling from the audience. Each episode showcased a human guest star willing to play straight. Disney reunited the original characters for a one-off half-hour special with contemporary guest appearances and production input from Seth Rogen. The special aims to deliver nostalgia, warmth, and a brief, uplifting escape.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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