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I'll never watch "The Muppet Show" the same way after learning these 19 behind-the-scenes facts

1.The inception of The Muppet Show, a musical variety series with Muppets, began in Jim Henson's notebook (which is known as "The Red Book") back in 1960. Its first name? The Zoocus. The original ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Kermit the Frog Was Just Trying to Put on a Variety Show. Fifty Years Later, the Muppets Are Some of the Biggest Stars in Television History

The first episode of Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show" premiered in the United Kingdom on September 5, 1976. Enthusiasm for the eclectic ensemble has endured ever since ...
Yahoo

'The Muppet Show' special brings back the magic of the original — and a couple of Muppets

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to see the Muppets on "The Muppet Show" again. A new special ...
gizmodo

Hi-Yah! ‘The Muppet Show’ Was a Smash Hit

Disney's given everyone more Muppets with 'The Muppet Show,' and people love it. But is there more on the horizon? Reading time 1 minute The people have spoken, and they sure did love the recent ...