The Muppet Show is a family-oriented comedy-variety television series that was produced by puppeteer Jim Henson and features The Muppets. After two pilot episodes produced in 1974 and 1975 failed to get the attention of network executives in the United States, Lew Grade approached Henson to produce the program in the United Kingdom for ATV. The show lasted for five series consisting of 120 episodes which were first broadcast in Britain between 5 September 1976 and 15 March 1981 on ATV and was shown by the other ITV franchises in the United Kingdom. The show was recorded at Elstree Studios, England. The series shows a vaudeville or music hall-style song-and-dance variety show, as well as glimpses behind the scenes of such a show. Kermit the Frog stars as a showrunner who tries to keep control of the antics of the other Muppet characters (and his temper), as well as keep the guest stars happy. The show was known for its uniquely designed characters, vaudevillian wit, outrageous physical slapstick, sometimes absurdist comedy, and humorous parodies.Each episode also featured a human guest star. As the show's popularity rose, many celebrities were eager to perform with the Muppets on television and in film. Many of the puppeteers also worked on Sesame Street. Muppet performers over the course of the show include Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Fran Brill, Eren Ozker, Louise Gold, Kathryn Mullen, Karen Prell, Brian Muehl, Bob Payne, and John Lovelady. Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns were two of the show writers. The music was performed by Jack Parnell and his orchestra.
The Muppet Show
Created by Jim Henson
Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Eren Ozker, John Lovelady
Theme music composer : Jim Henson, Sam Pottle
Opening theme "The Muppet Show Theme"
Ending theme "The Muppet Show Theme" (instrumental)
No. of series 5
No. of episodes : 120
Production
Production locations : ATV Elstree, Borehamwood, England, UK
Running time : 22–26 minutes
Production companies : The Jim Henson Company, Associated Television, ITC Entertainment
Distributor ITC Entertainment (1976-1981), Disney–ABC Domestic Television
Release Original network : ITV (UK), Syndication (US)
Original release : 13 September 1976 – 15 March 1981
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