Bob Kushell Out As Exec Producer of ABC’s ‘The Muppets’

Bob Kushell is exiting as exec producer and co-showrunner of ABC’s “The Muppets.” 

Kushell’s departure comes amid reports that he had been clashing over the creative direction of the series with co-showrunner Bill Prady. 

Though no replacement has officially been appointed, insiders tell Variety ABC is in talks with comedy producNewman already has a standing relationship with the network, as she’s a co-exec producer on “Galavant” and held the same position on the alien family laffer “The Neighbors.” Her other major credits include “How I Met Your Mother,” “That ’70s Show,” “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Chuck.” 

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