British Comedy Guide
The Muppet Show. Copyright: Disney Corporation
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

  • TV sitcom / variety / sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1976 - 1981
  • 120 episodes (5 series)

Part sitcom, part sketch show, part variety; The Muppet Show features the Muppets performing their weekly variety show, with glimpses backstage.

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The Muppet Show. Copyright: Disney Corporation

Key details

Genres
Sitcom, Variety, Sketch Show
Broadcast
1976 - 1981
Channel
ITV
Episodes
120 (5 series)
Creator
Jim Henson
Writer
Jim Henson
Company

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Production
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Soundtrack
The real orchestra used on the series was conducted by Jack Parnell. The theme tune was composed by Sam Pottle.

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Sunday 5th September 1976 at 4:15pm on ITV1

Recording details

  • ATV Elstree

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