The Muppets have become household names since their debut in the 1960s, through Sesame Street, and before that Sam & Friends (with Kermit debuting in 1955). However, The Muppet Show broadened the audience appeal of Jim Henson's timeless characters, and the amalgamation of marionettes and puppets (hence muppet being a portmanteau of those words) gave us some of television's finest and happiest characters in the history of the medium.The Muppet Show is ecstasy in the form of a variety show. Kermit the Frog is obviously the mascot of the show and Muppet icon, and he's always fun to watch and listen to. You know when you see him in the introductory sequence that you're in for a feel-good time. You'll laugh, admire the colourfulness of Jim Henson's wild imagination and direction of his muppets, and the guest appearances this show attracted while it was on-air: Peter Sellers, John Cleese, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Julie Andrews, Alice Cooper, Elton John and many more.Jim Henson left us with a gorgeous career, unfortunately all too soon considering he died just at the age of 53 in 1990; but he left the world making it a much happier and colourful place. And The Muppet Show is an exemplary slice of his career. We miss you, but we'll always love you Jim: now and forever.

'The Muppet Show', which features a cast of Muppets, is without a doubt one of the most original and creative television programs ever made. A show like this could only have come from the genial mind of the puppeteer Jim Henson. It was produced by Jim Henson and his team of 'Sesame Street'.What makes it so distinctive is that it is like a theater show (or even a cabaret-like theater house) with a cast of hand-operated puppets (or Muppets). This shows well the concern of making something very imaginative and creative. To make it even more complete, it is quite entertaining. Immense amusement and classic humor are priorities as well.Together with 'Sesame Street', 'The Muppet Show' is part of childhood's fond and nostalgic memories of many (myself included). Plus, both children and grown-ups can enjoy this juvenile program. I remember I used to watch many episodes of this at primary school, together with kids from other classes in an awesome video room of that school. It was so much fun! We had many laughters in that video room.The best and funniest characters from 'The Muppet Show' are Kermit the Frog and that crazy Miss Piggy. One word to describe both: hilarious!

stars: Jim Henson as Kermit the frog, Waldorf, Rowlf, Dr.Teeth, Link Highthrob, Swedish Chef, Nigel(1976, 1978 and up) and others.Frank Oz as Fozzie bear, Miss Piggy(various times in season 1, 2 plus), Sam the Eagle, George the janitor(season 1), Animal, Marvin Suggs and others.Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Dr. Strangepork, Robin the frog, Lew Zealand(1978 and up), Pops(1980 and up), Camilla, Uncle Deadly(seasons 1-3), Crazy Harry, JP Grosse and others.Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Dr.Bunsen Hunnydew, Zoot the sax player and others.Richard Hunt as Scooter, Wayne(season 1), Statler, Janice the guitarist(1977 and up), Sweetums, Beaker, Miss Piggy(various times in season 1) and others.Steve Whittemire as Rizzo the Rat and Lips (1978 and up)Erin Ozker as Janice(season 1) and Wanda(season 1).John Lovelady as Announcer, Nigel and Crazy Harry(season 1)Louise Gold as Various(1977 and up)This is such a great show! It was a sketch show...with puppets. How cool! Obviously, the star is Kermit who hosts the show along with several others. Miss Piggy is his lover, but he dislikes her. Fozzie's his pal. Gonzo is the freaky whatever with a chicken fettish. Scooter is the geeky right hand man. We have Statler and Waldorf, two old cranks in the balcony. Then we have the Electric Mayhem band led by Dr.Teeth and Floyd. It had many reccuring sketches including Pigs in Space and Veterenarian's Hospital. Every episode had a special guest star human, all who participated in the sketches. It was a show that had several pop culture references, including a Star Wars spoof in almost every episode. Great show...watch it!

Kermit the frog, Fronzie bear, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppet's take part in this musical variety show despite constant heckling from two audience members from the balcony. This show didn't exactly hit the ground running and had trouble getting guest star in the beginning, so Season 1 turns out to be a mixed bag indeed. In fact the only real lasting big stars are Vincent Price (to pour salt in the wound, his "You've Got A Friend", was cut.from the DVD), Ben Vereen, and Florence Henderson. Juliet Prowse? Come on now. Ruth Buzzi??!!? get outta here. The first season isn't a total loss some skits are very good & seeing the original pilot on the DVD set is a trip and a half. It's just the show could and WOULD get better starting with the second season even.My Season 1 grade: C+ Season 1 DVD Extras: Muppet Morsels (Pop-up Trivia Track; Original pitch reel; Promo gag reel; the original Pilot; Teaser for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", and Trailers for "Valiant", "the Muppets Wizard of Oz", "Kermit's 50th Anniversary", "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", "Old Yeller: Special Addition", "Aliens of the Deep", and "According to Jim"