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"The Muppet Show" (1976)
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Plot:
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show. full summaryAwards:
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
New Muppets TV Series in the Works (From Studio Briefing. 29 April 2005)
Director Sets The Score Straight About Brando (From WENN. 11 July 2001)
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Good Show! moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 7 of 23) | Jim Henson | ... | Kermit the Frog / ... (33 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Frank Oz | ... | Mildred / ... (28 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Dave Goelz | ... | The Great Gonzo / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Richard Hunt | ... | Statler / ... (23 episodes, 1976-1980) |
| Jerry Nelson | ... | Sgt. Floyd Pepper / ... (20 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Eren Ozker | ... | Hilda / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
| John Lovelady | ... | Additional Muppets / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
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Runtime:
30 min (120 episodes)Language:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKMOVIEmeter: 
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The Swedish Chef has been said to be inspired by the first and only television appearance of Lars Baeckmann. His appearance was a total failure, as he mumbled a strange mixture of English and Swedish while hectically preparing some sort of food. It was thought that the show's producers found it very funny and created the Swedish Chef in Baeckmann's likeness (including the thick mustache). However, show writer Jerry Juhl has refuted this statement and believes Baeckmann invented the rumor himself. Baeckmann, who presently earns his money with a traveling cooking show in Sweden, was paid $80 for the rights to the character. He is considered to be a good cook with a great sense of humor. moreQuotes:
Fozzie: [the phone rings] I'll get it![Picks up]
Fozzie: Muppet Show backstage.
[Thick white smoke comes out of the phone]
Kermit: Fozzie, who was that?
Fozzie: [Coughing] The fire department.
Kermit: [Towards the camera] I think this is what's called a running gag.
[At that the Muppet Newsman runs by towards the stage]
Fozzie: [Pointing at him] No, THAT'S what's called a running gag.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Village of the Giants (#6.23)" (1994) moreSoundtrack:
The Muppet Show Theme moreFAQ
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I watched this show as a child. This show had a certain magic to it. I like the ones with
John Denver Luke Skywalker and C3PO and especially the one with Christopher Reeve.
I thought that the series was far better then Muppets tonight.
I would love to see more of these shows brought out by a company other then Time Life. I was rather upset that the one with Christopher Reeve was not in the Best of Collection. It shows him doiong vets Hospital as well as a wonderful spin on Hamlet!
The muppet show had a magical feel to the series and Jim Henson was a true Genus in his field. God Bless Jim Henson... He is missed...