“THE MUPPET SHOW” STREAMS FEBRUARY 19 ONLY ON DISNEY+

 

BURBANK, Calif. (January 19, 2020) -- The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+. In addition to the first three seasons, fans will be able to enjoy seasons 4 and 5, which have never previously been released on home entertainment. 

“The Muppet Show” stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, and more in a groundbreaking twist on the classic variety show, blending original songs, sketch comedy, and guest stars into a prime-time hit for all ages.

 

"It's going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more,” said Kermit the Frog. “Today, I’m proud to say: ‘It’s time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!’  And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony,  I can only add: ‘Sorry, guys, but….here we go again.”

 

Originally premiering in 1976, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars stopped by “The Muppet Show” for unforgettable comedy and chaos including Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper, Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Gene Kelly, and Mark Hamill.

 

With all five seasons of “The Muppet Show,” Muppet favorites like “Muppet Treasure Island” celebrating its 25th anniversary next month, and new hits like “Muppets Now,” Disney+ is now the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational streaming service on Earth. To stream The Muppets Collection, visit www.disneyplus.com/franchise/the-muppets.

"Muppets Now" Video Call Trailer and Joe the Legal Weasel-Approved Press Release

THE LOVERS, THE STREAMERS, AND ME:

“MUPPETS NOW” PREMIERES JULY 31 ON DISNEY+

   

WATCH KERMIT THE FROG GIVE THE GREENLIGHT:

  

SWAMP (JULY 15, 2020) - In preparation for the world premiere of the Muppets’ first-ever streaming show, “Muppets Now,”  Kermit the Frog will conduct a video chat to break the news that Disney+ has ordered six half-hour muppisodes premiering July 31. With a full roster of rotating guest stars, world-class production facilities, and pure unscripted mayhem, “Muppets Now” breaks new ground for the gang in their Disney+ debut.

   

“The Muppets are thrilled to be doing our first-ever unscripted show! It’s going to be extremely spontaneous and very surprising; almost as surprising as the fact that we ever actually used a script in the past.”

• Kermit the Frog

   

“This is moi unfiltered, unexpurgated, and more unbelievably fabulous than ever. If you watch only one show on Disney+ ,you really should tune in more often. But whenever you watch, make it moi on Muppets Now.”

• Miss Piggy

   

“For the first time ever, I’m working without a joke book, folks. It’s a new kind of totally improvised comedy I call ‘bare bear’! See what I did there? Ahh! Wocka! Wocka!”

• Fozzie Bear

   

“I knew Muppets Now was coming to Disney+ but I did NOT know they wanted Muppets Now  NOW, as in right away, as in “doesn’t anybody give a warning around here’!? Gotta go upload those episodes pronto! Wish me luck; I’ll need it.”

• Scooter

   

This season’s celebrity guests include entertainers, comedians, chefs, and more. Fans won’t want to miss all-new improvised comedy segments from their favorite Muppets including Miss Piggy, Beaker, Camilla, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Kermit the Frog, Pepe the King Prawn, The Swedish Chef, Scooter, Uncle Deadly, among others.

   

Disney+ is the streaming home for the Muppets collection where “Muppets Now” will join an assortment of fan-favorite Muppet movies, series, and shorts.

   

Produced by The Muppets Studio and Soapbox Films, “Muppets Now” premieres Friday, July 31, streaming only on Disney+. New episodes will be released every Friday.

MUPPETS, MAYHEM, AND MORE! WATCH NEW TRAILER FOR “MUPPETS NOW, ” PREMIERING JULY 31 ON DISNEY+

In a true first for the studio, “Muppets Now” is an unscripted series filled with improv comedy, off-the-cuff gags, and the Muppets’ celebrity friends. In the six-episode season, Scooter rushes to make his delivery deadlines and upload the brand-new Muppet series for streaming. They are due now, and he’ll need to navigate whatever obstacles, distractions, and complications the rest of the Muppets throws at him.

  

Overflowing with spontaneous lunacy, surprising guest stars and more frogs, pigs, bears (and whatevers) than legally allowed, the Muppets cut loose in “Muppets Now” with the kind of startling silliness and chaotic fun that made them famous. From zany experiments with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker to lifestyle tips from the fabulous Miss Piggy, each episode is packed with hilarious segments, hosted by the Muppets showcasing what the Muppets do best.

Produced by The Muppets Studio and Soapbox Films, “Muppets Now” premieres Friday, July 31, streaming only on Disney+. New episodes will be released every Friday.

“Muppets Now” to Premiere July 31 on Disney+

“Muppets Now” is The Muppets Studio’s first original series for Disney+. In the six-episode season, Scooter rushes to make his delivery deadlines and upload the brand-new Muppet series for streaming. They are due now, and he’ll need to navigate whatever obstacles, distractions, and complications the rest of the Muppet gang throws at him.

  

Overflowing with spontaneous lunacy, surprising guest stars and more frogs, pigs, bears (and whatevers) than legally allowed, the Muppets cut loose in “Muppets Now” with the kind of startling silliness and heartfelt fun that first made them famous.

  

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.

  

Craft Time: Kermit Easter Egg

Kermit Easter Egg Template PDF

Time: 1 Hour

What You’ll Need

• Wooden egg
• Small piece of a soft craft sponge
• Medium green acrylic craft paint
• Scissors
• Cardboard tissue tube
• Glue sealer, such as Mod Podge, and a soft paintbrush for applying it
• Craft paper (red, pink, light green)
• Tacky glue and small stiff paintbrush or wooden toothpick to apply it
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Black fine-tipped permanent marker

How To Make It

1. Sponge-paint the egg medium green, and then set it aside to dry. (Tip: A piece of rolled scrap paper secured with a staple or tape, makes a handy stand to set the egg on while the paint dries.)
2. Cut a 3-inch length from the cardboard tissue tube. Cut the tube up the back and then overlap and staple together the ends to create a 1¼-inch-wide tube. Paint the tube medium green, and set it aside to dry.
3. Print the template. Lightly brush a coat of glue sealer over the pair of eyes and let the sealer dry (this shouldn’t take long). Meanwhile, use the other template pieces as patterns for cutting out the specified shapes from colored craft paper.
4. Glue the pink tongue in place centered atop the mouth. Then, cut out the sealed eyes and glue them atop the green eye backings. Let the glue dry.
5. Turn the egg upside down (with the pointed end at the bottom), and glue the assembled mouth in place, positioning the lower edge of the paper ¾ inch from the bottom of the egg.
6. When the glue has dried, pencil short curved smile lines on the egg at both corners of the mouth, then carefully trace over them with the fine-tipped marker.
7. Brush a protective coat of glue sealer on the egg, going right over the paper, to seal it and to give it a little sheen. Seal the surface of the tube and Kermit’s collar, as well.
8. Once the sealer has dried (this shouldn’t take long), lightly pencil placement marks on the egg for the eyes (the lower edges should be about ½ inch above the mouth and the sides should be about ¼ inch apart). Apply glue to the lower half of the paper on the backs of the eyes, and attach them to the egg at a slight angle. Let the glue dry.
9. Meanwhile, snuggly wrap Kermit’s collar around the top of the tube, overlapping the ends and gluing them together on the back side. To give the collar a little more dimension, use your fingers to curl the points away from the tube. Then set the egg atop the finished stand, and your Kermit Easter egg is complete.

Notes

Cutting should be done by an adult.

The Muppets 10-Minute Pitch Video That Landed Them a New ABC TV Show

You were never supposed to see this. Here’s the pitch that convinced ABC to make a show with The Muppets!

The Muppets on ABC - First Look Trailer!

It's time to get things started! The Muppets are coming to ABC and this is your first look!

The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages.

MUPPETS MOST WANTED / Michelle Obama and Kermit Screen Muppets Most Wanted for Military Families!

On Wednesday, March 12^th , First Lady Michelle Obama screened MUPPETS MOST WANTED at the White House for military families put on by the Joining Forces Initiative. Kermit was there to introduce the film with the First Lady and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, and take pictures with families afterward. 

Like The Muppets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets

Follow The Muppets on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheMuppets

Follow The Muppets on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheMuppets

Follow Miss Piggy on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RealMissPiggy

Follow The Muppets on Tumblr: http://themuppets.tumblr.com

Follow The Muppets on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/TheMuppets

Official Site: http://disney.com/muppets

MUPPETS MOST WANTED opens in theaters on March 21, 2014! 

Muppets Most Wanted World Premiere Photos!

The 2014 Toyota Highlander served as the Muppets’ vehicle of choice as they arrived in style at the movie premiere. A custom Highlander, specially wrapped in true Muppet fashion, was also featured on the red carpet for photo opportunities.

Like The Muppets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets

Follow The Muppets on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheMuppets

Follow The Muppets on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheMuppets

Follow Miss Piggy on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RealMissPiggy

Follow The Muppets on Tumblr: http://themuppets.tumblr.com

Follow The Muppets on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/TheMuppets

Official Site: http://disney.com/muppets

MUPPETS MOST WANTED opens in theaters on March 21, 2014! 

MUPPETS MOST WANTED CELEBRATES THE BIRTH OF THE ROYAL BABY

Kermit and Miss Piggy took a break from filming their upcoming film, Muppets Most Wanted, to send their congrats to William and Kate on the birth of their Royal Baby.

Muppets Most Wanted opens in US theaters March 21, 2014!

Like The Muppets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets

Follow The Muppets on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MuppetsStudio

Official Site: http://disney.com/Muppets

Walt Disney Studios CinemaCon Photo: Kermit and Miss Piggy (The Muppets 2)

Kermit and Miss Piggy were both on hand to announce a new Muppet Movie!

Cineplex Entertainment - Jason Segel & Kermit the Frog Interview

Disney's "The Muppets" - Fandango Interviews

Kermit the Frog and Michelle Obama read "A Visit from St. Nicholas"

From last night's National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The First Lady & Kermit The Frog at The National ChristmasTree Lighting 12/1/2011

Kermit at the National Tree Lighting last night with The First Lady.

 

National Park Service & National Park Foundation Announce

CARSON DALY AS HOST of the 89^th annual

NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

ONEREPUBLIC, RODNEY ATKINS AND MARSHA AMBROSIUS TO PERFORM WITH  SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY KERMIT THE FROG

Ceremony to be Streamed LIVE at www.thenationaltree.org on December 1 Beginning at 4:30pm ET and Broadcast Nationally on Public Television Throughout December

Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2011)  – Today, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announced that television and radio personality Carson Daly will host the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting.    In addition, the platinum selling band OneRepublic will perform along with country music star Rodney Atkins and six-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius.  The evening will also feature a special appearance by Kermit the Frog, star of The Muppets, along with several other special guests.  Additional performers and special guests for the event will be announced shortly. 

The 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2011 on the Ellipse at President’s Park in Washington, D.C.  The ceremony will usher in the holiday season in our nation’s capital and can be viewed LIVE online at www.thenationaltree.org beginning at 4:30pm ET with the exclusive National Christmas Tree Lighting pre-show.  The event can also be seen on public television throughout the month of December.  Check local listings or visit www.thenationaltree.org for more information. 

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony marks the opening of the four-week event sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s National Parks. 

Originally started by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, this year’s ceremony marks the 89^th National Christmas Tree Lighting.  The annual event has become an American holiday tradition.  For more information about the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting, visit www.thenationaltree.org. 

The 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation and produced by Alex Coletti Productions. 

The premier sponsor of this year’s National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety organization.  Now in its fourth year, the premier sponsorship of the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is part of a national safety campaign by UL to encourage families to Commit a Minute to Safety this holiday season.  You can learn more at www.SafetyAtHome.com.

Other event supporters include GE Lighting, Amtrak, Guest Services Inc., Hargrove Inc., Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Washington, D.C., W Washington, D.C., Hudler Carolina Tree Farms and the Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System and its 397 National Park sites for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.  The National Park Service works with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.  For more information, visit www.nps.gov.       

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

You are the owner of 84 million acres of the world’s most treasured memorials, landscapes, ecosystems, and historic sites -- all protected in America’s nearly 400 national parks.  Chartered by Congress, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks.  We work hand in hand with the National Park Service to connect you and all Americans to the parks, and to make sure that they are preserved for the generations who will follow.  Join us in supporting your national parks -- this is your land.  www.nationalparks.org.