The Muppets (2015)

Disneyphile · Post by **Disneyphile** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:47 am

Another top brand from Disney’s portfolio may be getting a series treatment on ABC. The network has ordered a presentation for a comedy pilot featuring the Muppets. The presentation is being written by veteran comedy showrunners Bill Prady, co-creator of blockbuster The Big Bang Theory, and Bob Kushell (Anger Management). Details about the premise are being kept under wraps, but I hear the show would be set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show, with most signature Muppets, led by Kermit the Frog, on tap. Prady and Kushell executive produce, with Kushell serving as showrunner as Prady has his gig on Big Bang. Disney-owned The Muppet Studios (Disney bought rights to the Muppets characters in 2004) is co-producing with ABC Studios.

http://deadline.com/2015/04/muppets-ser ... 201403972/

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:01 pm

Totally makes up for all the recent live-action remake Disney announced lately!!!

Avaitor · Post by **Avaitor** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:45 pm

I'm not crazy about the talent attached to write this, but I'll always check out anything Muppet-related. Let's hope this works!

Lady Cluck · Post by **Lady Cluck** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:32 pm

Great news!

JiminyCrick91 · Post by **JiminyCrick91** » Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:57 pm

Avaitor wrote:I'm not crazy about the talent attached to write this, but I'll always check out anything Muppet-related. Let's hope this works!

Well at least prior to being involved with Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady worked with and for Henson for years in the 80's and early 90's ending around the time of Muppet*Vision 3D.

-Skyler

Disney's Divinity · Post by **Disney's Divinity** » Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:46 am

I'm glad they're thinking of bringing the Muppets back to TV, at least.

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Fri May 08, 2015 1:40 pm

IT"S OFFICIAL!!!!:
http://time.com/3851511/muppets-reboot-abc/

Take note; "a more adult Muppet show, for kids of all ages". This makes me feel better.

Perhaps this show will also give Disney more motivation to release (and clear rights double time) to the remaining seasons of The Muppet Show (not to mention a 40th AE of the first season).

Lady Cluck · Post by **Lady Cluck** » Sun May 10, 2015 4:30 pm

So excited for this!

I feel like it'll be aired as winter filler like Galavant was, but that's probably the best spot for it anyway.

ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Mon May 11, 2015 1:44 am

Awesome! We need some more muppets.

Maerj · Post by **Maerj** » Mon May 11, 2015 8:17 pm

It sounds like a 'Modern Family' version of the Muppets. Could be funny?

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Tue May 12, 2015 12:53 pm

First trailer released!!!!:
http://www.toughpigs.com/watch-the-trai ... t-tv-show/

PS. Tuesdays at 8!:
http://www.toughpigs.com/tuesdays-at-8/

bruno_wbt · Post by **bruno_wbt** » Tue May 12, 2015 7:01 pm

It looks great!

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:47 am

Meet Denise...Kermit's new girlfriend:
http://www.toughpigs.com/new-face-of-denise/

http://www.toughpigs.com/denise-video/

While I'm here, here's the original 10 minute pilot presentation:
http://www.toughpigs.com/review-muppets-pilot/

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:21 am

Do you all think that it's likely that they'll release Season 1 on DVD/Blu-ray? (Don't most new shows get that treatment these days?) I don't have TV Access (just Netflix/YouTube), and I can't wait to see this show!!!

Disney's Divinity · Post by **Disney's Divinity** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:19 am

Anyone else watched this yet? They re-aired the first two episodes before OUAT last night, so I was able to catch what I'd missed.

I thought it was pretty good myself, and I read it's done well in the ratings, too (hopefully it'll stay that way). Miss Piggy's tantrum at the beginning of the second episode was hilarious.

"How DARE you try to calm me down with cake?!

....

GIVE ME THAT CAKE!!!"

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:48 am

I've been highly anticipating this show, but I don't have TV service...I do have the "Watch ABC" app, so I need to see if I can watch the episodes pronto!!

Disney's Divinity · Post by **Disney's Divinity** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:24 pm

I hope you'll get to see this eventually, blackcauldron85. There are a lot of shows I don't get to see until after they've aired, too. Waiting on Downton Abbey and A Place to Call Home while they're airing elsewhere sucks. Who knows when I'll get to see Sailor Moon Crystal.

Episode 3 was boring, but this last episode was up there with 2 for me as the best so far. Beaker doing Cher in "I Got You, Babe" had me rolling. I liked that they had the other muppets actually get along with Miss Piggy.

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:31 pm

I'm glad they're back on tv and it does have its moments but I don't think I like the format much.

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:08 am

Good news for fans of ABC’s “The Muppets”
http://thedisneyblog.com/2015/10/29/goo ... e-muppets/

Mickeyfan1990 · Post by **Mickeyfan1990** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:25 pm

So, here's what happened in the past few months:

http://deadline.com/2015/11/the-muppets ... 201606360/

http://cartermatt.com/190879/fresh-off- ... er-at-abc/

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-f ... ges-853752

http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/09/ ... -retooling

http://uproxx.com/tv/abc-the-muppets-disappointment/

I'm gonna say this, I'm glad the show is getting retooled for the remainder of this season. To me, The Muppets are family-friendly and it should stay that way.

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