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The Muppet Show
1976–1981
· TV Show
· 30 min episodes
· 5 seasons
A
MEANRANK
89/100
Every rating
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Details
- Created by
- Jim Henson
- Released
- 5 September 1976
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Rated
- TV-G
- Episodes
- 120 across 5 seasons
- Awards
- 10 wins, 24 nominations
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Cast
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Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)
Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
Awards & nominations
See all 34 →10 wins from 34 nominations across 19 ceremonies
| Best TV Series for Family Entertainment 1981 | Best TV Series for Family Entertainment | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program 1981 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Malcolm Stone | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series 1981 | Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Brian Muehl and Karen Prell | Nominee |
| Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series 1981 | Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series | John Hawkins | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series 1981 | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Jerry Juhl, David Odell, Chris Langham | Winner |
| Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series 1980 | Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series | Jim Henson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program 1980 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Malcolm Stone | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series 1980 | Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz and Steve Whitmire | Nominee |
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Full cast — The Muppet Show
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Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)
Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
Nigel / Pig Dancers (voice) / Nigel / Barber (voice) / Rats / Scoff / House (voice) / Two-Headed Whatnot (voice) / Easter Bernie (voice) / House / Danceros / Headless Dancer (voice) / Gloat / Iggy Wiggy (voice) / Announcer / Rat (voice) / Frogs / Monsters / Announcer (voice) / Cowboy +5 more
Lead Mop (voice) / Crocodile / Banana (voice) / Pa (voice) / Andre the Artist (voice) / Additional Muppets (voice)
34 awards — The Muppet Show
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Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz | Winner |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Brian Muehl and Karen Prell | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz and Steve Whitmire | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | David Lazer, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy – Variety or Music Series | Jim Henson, David Lazer, Jack Burns, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Eren Ozker, John Lovelady and Jerry Nelson | Nominee |
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
4 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Jerry Juhl, David Odell, Chris Langham | Winner |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley & David Odell | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley & Joseph A. Bailey | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Jerry Juhl, Marc London | Nominee |
Best VTR Editor
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best VTR Editor | John Hawkins | Winner |
| Best VTR Editor | John Hawkins & Tim Waddell | Nominee |
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music | Rita Moreno | Winner |
| Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music | Bernadette Peters | Nominee |
Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series | John Hawkins | Winner |
| Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series | John Hawkins | Nominee |
Best Entertainment Show
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Entertainment Show | Jim Henson | Winner |
Best Light Entertainment Programme
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Light Entertainment Programme | The Muppet Show | Winner |
Best Recording for Children
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Recording for Children | Jim Henson | Winner |
Golden Rose
1 nomination, 1 won
| Golden Rose | Winner |
Most Original Programme/Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Most Original Programme/Series | Jim Henson | Winner |
Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series
3 nominations
| Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series | Jim Henson | Nominee |
| Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series | Jim Henson | Nominee |
| Best Light Entertainment Programme/Series | Jim Henson | Nominee |
Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
2 nominations
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Malcolm Stone | Nominee |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Malcolm Stone | Nominee |
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Peter Harris | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Peter Harris | Nominee |
Outstanding Individual Achievement – Creative Technical Crafts
2 nominations
| Outstanding Individual Achievement – Creative Technical Crafts | Leslee Asch, Edward G. Christie, Barbara S. Davis, Faz Fazakas, Nomi Frederick, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Marianne Harms, Larry Jameson, Mari Kaestle, Rollin Krewson, Tim Miller, Bob Payne, Jan Rosenthal, Don Sahlin, Caroly Wilcox | Nominee |
| Outstanding Individual Achievement – Creative Technical Crafts | Edward G. Christie, Barbara S. Davis, Faz Fazakas, Nomi Frederick, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Larry Jameson, Mari Kaestle, Rollin Krewson, Tim Miller, Bob Payne, Jan Rosenthal, Don Sahlin, Caroly Wilcox | Nominee |
'Harlequin (Drama/Light Entertainment)
1 nomination
| 'Harlequin (Drama/Light Entertainment) | The Muppet Show | Nominee |
Best Design
1 nomination
| Best Design | David Chandler & Bryan Holgate | Nominee |
Best TV Series for Family Entertainment
1 nomination
| Best TV Series for Family Entertainment | Nominee |
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
1 nomination
| Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music | Peter Sellers | Nominee |
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Costume Design for a Series | Calista Hendrickson | Nominee |