The Muppet Show Dominates Wednesday Night Ratings, Tops Key Demo Across All Networks

The Muppet Show revival special, which premiered on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, pulled in 3.07 million viewers during its Wednesday night timeslot on ABC, according to Nielsen overnight ratings via Programming Insider. More importantly, it earned a 0.52 rating in the Adults 18-49 demographic — the highest of any show that night across all broadcast networks.
The Muppets Won Wednesday Night Where It Counts

While NBC’s Chicago Fire pulled more total viewers (5.55 million), The Muppet Show dominated the key advertising demographic that networks care about most. The 0.52 rating in Adults 18-49 beat everything else on the night, including Chicago Fire (0.34), Shifting Gears (0.39), and The Masked Singer (0.20).

The special also performed exceptionally well with younger audiences, earning a 0.37 rating in Adults 18-34 and a 0.33 rating in Persons 12-34 — numbers that suggest The Muppets’ appeal extends well beyond nostalgia.

A Global Streaming Hit

The success isn’t limited to broadcast. According to Screen Rant, The Muppet Show is trending in 26 countries on Disney+ and ranks as the most-watched series in 20 of those countries, including Australia, Germany, Belgium, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Critics are equally enthusiastic. As of this writing, the special holds a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, with a 98% audience score  

The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+.

 

Fraggle Rock Back To The Rock - Season 2 on Apple TV+ begins Streaming TODAY!!

 

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Amazon MGM Studios and The Jim Henson Company to Develop Series Based on Brian & Wendy Froud’s Faeries

Amazon MGM Studios and The Jim Henson Company are teaming to develop a series based on the work of Brian and Wendy Froud.

Brian and Wendy will executive produce the project along with their son, Toby. The Jim Henson Company will also executive produce.

Currently titled “Faerie,” the series is described as a “modern Henson family adventure set in the magical world of Brian & Wendy Froud’s Faeries.”

The official series description states: “When the Faeries kidnap an unsuspecting father, his family must venture into the Faerie realm to rescue him. Through their journey, they will discover their inner strength and unique potential, challenging the expectations that the human world has put upon them. At its core, Faerie is a story of perseverance and the strength of a family’s love, filled with magic, adventure, and self-discovery at every age.”

The Jim Henson Company is repped by UTA.

The Frouds have frequently collaborated with The Jim Henson Company. The couple met while working as designers on the iconic Henson film “The Dark Crystal” and went on to work with the company on the film “Labyrinth” and the recent Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” Wendy also worked on “The Muppet Movie,” “The Muppet Show,” and fabricated the Yoda puppet for “The Empire Strikes Back.” Brian’s other credits include the Henson series “Storyteller” as well as 2003’s “Peter Pan” and the 2016 film “Pete’s Dragon.”

Outside of their screen work, Wendy’s other projects include illustrating the three books “A Midsummer Night’s Faerytale,” “The Winter Child,” and “The Faeries of Spring Cottage” by Terri Windling. Brian published the 1978 book “Faeries” with Alan Lee and his concept art was featured in the companion book “The World of the Dark Crystal.” His artwrok also serves as the basis for the “Faerielands” book series.

Disney+ Ends The Muppets Mayhem After One Season

Disney+ is cutting Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem’s comeback tour short, cancelling The Muppets Mayhem after one season, TVLine has reported.

“What a long, strange trip it’s been!” co-creator and executive producer Jeff Yorkes wrote on social media shortly after news of the show’s cancellation broke. “The highs (thanks Zoot!), the lows… A huge thank you to our loyal fans and viewers. I hope audiences continue to discover our little show and that it brings them some joy… and some Mayhem!! Rock on!!”

The live-action comedy starred Lilly Singh as Nora, an ambitious young music executive who worked with The Electric Mayhem — featuring Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — to help them finally record their first-ever studio album.

Tahj Mowry also starred as Electric Mayhem superfan Moog, along with Saara Chaudry as Nora’s sister Hannah and Anders Holm as JJ. Featured Muppet performers included Matt Vogel as Floyd, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Peter Linz as Lips and Dave Goelz as Zoot.

As with any Muppets project, the Electric Mayhem also brought plenty of star power to Disney+. Here are just a few of the big names who appeared in the show’s first (and now only) season: Paula Abdul, Rachel Bloom, Nicole Byer, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin, Morgan Freeman, James Hong, Ke$ha, Tommy Lee, Lil Nas X, Ryan Seacrest, Kevin Smith, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

The series was developed for Disney+ by Bill Barretta, Adam F. Goldberg and Yorke

Upcoming Performances of Henson Alternative's Puppet Up!

FEATURING THE PREMIERE OF NEWLY STAGED CLASSIC SKETCHES AND SPECIAL GUESTS

TEN SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY'S HISTORIC HOLLYWOOD SOUNDSTAGE
JULY 14-16, 2023
JULY 21-23, 2023
Tickets On Sale Now for Upcoming Performances of
Acclaimed Live Comedy Show from Henson Alternative

Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! – Uncensored returns for two outrageous summer weekends of adult comedy, puppet mayhem, and new surprises on The Jim Henson Company's historic lot in Hollywood. Tickets to the acclaimed not-to-be-missed live stage show are on sale now: Friday, July 14th at 8pm, Saturday, July 15th at 5pm & 9pm, Sunday, July 16th at 3pm & 7pm, Friday, July 21st at 8pm, Saturday, July 22nd at 5pm & 9pm, and Sunday, July 23rd at 3pm & 7pm.

Created by award-winning director and producer Brian Henson (Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island), and actor, director, and improv expert Patrick Bristow (Ellen, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Puppet Up! – Uncensored is never the same show twice, effortlessly blending increasingly unhinged feats of improv comedy with the unparalleled skill and originality of Henson puppeteers. Based on suggestions from the audience, the puppet anarchy – starring the unforgettable Miskreant puppets - is two shows in one: the improvised puppet action projected live on screens above the stage, and the puppeteers racing around below in full view of the audience to bring it all to life. These performances will also feature new interpretations of classic sketches originally created by Jim Henson that will be making their Puppet Up! – Uncensored debut.

Available tickets include General Admission ($75), and VIP tickets ($175) which include priority seating, a souvenir, and a 90-minute preshow experience with a tour and question & answer with Brian Henson. A limited amount of advance purchase parking is also available for $15.00. Doors open and full cash bar will be available starting an hour before the show. Puppet Up! – Uncensored is not recommended for anyone under 16 and anyone under 14 will not be admitted.

Puppet Up! – Uncensored is following all local health and safety protocols. Vaccination is appreciated but guests will not have to provide proof of vaccination. Facemasks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.

Kermit and Miss Piggy Part of a New Holiday Show at Walt Disney World

Kermit and Miss Piggy will be part of an all-new stage show at the Theater of the Stars during Disney Jollywood Nights.  

Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select nights between November 11th and December 20th, 2023. More to come...

Hallmarks’ Annual Christmas Keepsake Ornament for 2023

Hallmarks’ annual Christmas Keepsake Ornaments for 2023 has been announced. This year, we’re getting Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker. Beaker was previously made into an ornament by Hallmark in 2011, this is the first time we will get a Bunsen ornament. 

Bunsen and Beaker go on sale July 15th.


Additional Details: 

Plastic Christmas tree ornaments.

Includes: Two 2023 Keepsake Ornaments in gift box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage.

Size Approx.: (Dr. Bunsen) 2.05 x 3.35 x 1.42 (Beaker) 2.05 x 3.19 x 1.35