In the film, the theatre is shown to be in New York City. According to The Phantom of the Muppet Theater, the theatre was built by a stage actor named John Stone in 1802.
Only appeared in the first season. "Pigs in Space" – Parody of science fiction programmes like Star Trek, but also 1930s sci-fi serials.
The music was performed by Jack Parnell and his orchestra. ==History== Since its debut in 1969, Sesame Street had given Jim Henson's Muppet characters exposure; however, Henson began to perceive that he was becoming typecast as a children's entertainer.
The series originated as two pilot episodes produced by Henson for ABC in 1974 and 1975, respectively.
The series originated as two pilot episodes produced by Henson for ABC in 1974 and 1975, respectively.
Five seasons, totalling 120 episodes, were broadcast on ATV and other ITV franchises in the United Kingdom and in first-run syndication through CBS in the US from 1976 to 1981.
Henson and his team were later able to use these skills and relationships on The Muppet Show. The Muppet Show first aired in September 1976.
By Christmas 1976, the series in the UK saw around 14 million viewers tuning in on Sunday evenings.
In January 1977, over 100 countries had either acquired the series or were making offers, which had resulted in over £6 million in overseas sales. ==Overview== ===Opening sequence=== "The Muppet Show Theme" (written by Henson and Sam Pottle in 1976) is the show's theme song. At the end of the song, Gonzo the Great appeared onstage to play the final note, with various comical results.
In January 1977, over 100 countries had either acquired the series or were making offers, which had resulted in over £6 million in overseas sales. ==Overview== ===Opening sequence=== "The Muppet Show Theme" (written by Henson and Sam Pottle in 1976) is the show's theme song. At the end of the song, Gonzo the Great appeared onstage to play the final note, with various comical results.
Mark Hamill appeared in one episode as both himself and Luke Skywalker, his role in the Star Wars film series. In 1977, Rita Moreno won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for her appearance.
Also in 1978, the show received the Television Award of Merit by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The series also won the top Variety Prize in Golden Rose of Montreux international Contest in May 1977. ===Primetime Emmy Awards=== ===Others=== ==Home media== ===Compilation releases=== In 1985, Playhouse Video released a collection of video compilations under the Jim Henson's Muppet Video banner.
It was nominated for twenty-one Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four, including the 1978 award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series.
It was presented with a Peabody Award in 1978.
Also in 1978, the show received the Television Award of Merit by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The series also won the top Variety Prize in Golden Rose of Montreux international Contest in May 1977. ===Primetime Emmy Awards=== ===Others=== ==Home media== ===Compilation releases=== In 1985, Playhouse Video released a collection of video compilations under the Jim Henson's Muppet Video banner.
Five seasons, totalling 120 episodes, were broadcast on ATV and other ITV franchises in the United Kingdom and in first-run syndication through CBS in the US from 1976 to 1981.
The second to last episode, in 1981, featured then-James Bond actor Roger Moore.
An alternative exterior is also shown in the book. Locations seen in the Muppet Theater include backstage right (which includes Kermit's desk), the dressing rooms, the attic (featured in four compilation videos released in 1985), the canteen, the prop room, the stage, Statler and Waldorf's box, the auditorium, reception, the recording studio, the stage door lobby, and the back alley.
Also in 1978, the show received the Television Award of Merit by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The series also won the top Variety Prize in Golden Rose of Montreux international Contest in May 1977. ===Primetime Emmy Awards=== ===Others=== ==Home media== ===Compilation releases=== In 1985, Playhouse Video released a collection of video compilations under the Jim Henson's Muppet Video banner.
can be seen (and referred to as such by the head of the KMUP network) in episode 107 of Muppets Tonight, the 1990s reworking of The Muppet Show. In the film The Muppets, a badly deteriorated version of the Muppet Theater is located next to Muppet Studios in Los Angeles.
Kermit the Frog would later report from Koozebane on a 1992 Good Morning America appearance.
Unlike the Playhouse Video releases, It's the Muppets and The Very Best of The Muppet Show did not include any original footage or guest star clips, but all compilation collections did include material cut from the original US broadcasts. ===Series releases=== In 1994, Buena Vista Home Video under the Jim Henson Video imprint released The Muppet Show: Monster Laughs with Vincent Price, featuring the episodes with Vincent Price and Alice Cooper.
This would have taken place some time after 1996, as J.P.
Nine more volumes were added for 2002, the Muppets' 25th anniversary.
The collection was available for retail in 2002 via Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment and Jim Henson Home Entertainment by which time Time-Life had released its tenth volume. Buena Vista Home Entertainment released the first series on DVD in Region 1 on 9 August 2005.
The rights to the episodes and characters used in The Muppet Show, and subsequent film outings, were bought in February 2004 by The Walt Disney Company. Several songs were cut from the series 1 DVD release due to music licensing issues.
The collection was available for retail in 2002 via Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment and Jim Henson Home Entertainment by which time Time-Life had released its tenth volume. Buena Vista Home Entertainment released the first series on DVD in Region 1 on 9 August 2005.
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