In the two decades since acquiring The Muppets, Disney has never appeared to have a clear idea of what to do with Jim Henson's beloved characters. Things started off strong with the 2011 film "The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sabrina Carpenter and the Muppets in "The Muppet Show." (Disney/Mitch Haaseth) Despite the logistical challenges of puppetry-based ...

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Wed, February 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM UTC If that was indeed the plan, then it has been smartly executed. Maybe the key was to not fix what was never broken. The balance of variety acts and ...

Senior staff writer Grace Myatt argues that a revival of The Muppet Show could redefine late-night television and unite ...

The Muppets once again are playing the music and lighting the lights on "The Muppet Show," the beloved variety show that ran from 1976 to 1981. The troupe of puppets returns Wednesday in a revival ...

Of course, that’s precisely the response Disney seems to be seeking. Our host and showrunner of the Muppets’ show-within-the-show, Kermit, wryly acknowledges as much in an anxious opening monologue ...