Muppets Tonight

7.5

SeriesComedy, Family19963 Seasons

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002.

Episodes

1Michelle PfeifferMar 8, 1996 · 30mThe Muppets have a new show at the KMUP network and a new host, Clifford (no one else wanted the job). In need of a big star for the first episode, Clifford accidentally agrees to both Michelle Pfeiffer and Miss Piggy guest staring without them knowing.
2Garth BrooksMar 15, 1996 · 30mGarth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.
3Billy CrystalMar 22, 1996 · 30mAs the show goes on with Billy Crystal, new securtity guard Bobo the Bear keeps other guests from entering the station, including a jazz band for the show's last number.
4John GoodmanMar 29, 1996 · 30mJohn Goodman saves the lives of Miss Piggy's annoying nephews (Andy and Randy), but soon regrets it when they become his slaves and won't leave him alone.
5Cindy CrawfordApr 5, 1996 · 30mBobo falls in love with Cindy Crawford. As Bobo tries to express his feelings to her, Cupid is left in charge of security and one of his arrows accidentally makes Sal love Johnny.
6Tony BennettApr 12, 1996 · 30mJohnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.

Muppets Tonight poster

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002.

Genres: Comedy, Family
Status: Canceled
First aired: March 8, 1996
Last aired: March 19, 1999
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 34
Episode length: 30m
Language: English
Networks: ABC
Production: Jim Henson Productions, The Jim Henson Company