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The Muppet Show

1976-1981
5 Seasons
Syndicated
Music, Family, Comedy, Variety Shows

Watchlist

Jim Henson's fanciful creations, headed by host Kermit the Frog, cavort on-stage and backstage with celebs in this classic family series, which, during its five-year syndicated run, was viewed by an estimated 235 million people in some 100 countries. Produced in England, 'The Muppet Show' won three Emmys and a Peabody. Guest stars included Elton John, Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Julie Andrews, Peter Sellers and Rudolf Nureyev (dancing a pas de deux with Miss Piggy from 'Swine Lake').

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Awards

1981 - Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - winner
1981 - Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - nominated
1980 - Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program - nominated
1980 - Emmy - Outstanding Variety or Music Program - nominated

Cast & Crew See All

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog/Rowlf

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy/Fozzie Bear/Sam the Eagle/Animal

Dave Goelz

Zoot/Gonzo

Latest News See All

Jerry Nelson, the Voice of Sesame Street's Count, Dies at 78

Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer best known for playing Count von Count on Sesame Street and Gobo Fraggle on Fraggle Rock, died Thursday, the Jim Henson Company confirmed. He was 78. "Jerry Nelson imbued all his characters with the same gentle, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own personality. He joined The Jim Henson Company in the earliest years, and his unique contributions to the worlds of Fraggles, Muppets, Sesame Street and so many others are, and will continue to be, unforgettable," company CEO and Jim Henson's daughter, Lisa, said in a statement on Facebook. "On behalf of the Henson family and everyone at The Jim Henson Company, our deepest sympathies go out to Jerry's family and to his many fans." Remember other celebrities who died this year No cause of death was given for...

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Jerry Nelson, the Voice of Sesame Street's Count, Dies at 78

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Singer/Actress Lena Horne Dies at 92

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Mon, May 10, 2010