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The Muppet Show

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The Muppet Show is a sketch comedy television series created by Jim Henson and featuring the Muppets. The series originated as two pilot episodes produced by Henson for ABC in 1974 and 1975. While neither episode was moved forward as a series and other networks in the United States rejected Henson's proposals, British producer Lew Grade expressed enthusiasm for the project and agreed to co-produce The Muppet Show for the British channel ATV. Five seasons, totalling 120 episodes, were broadcast on ATV and other ITV franchises in the United Kingdom and in first-run syndication in the United States from 1976 to 1981. The programme was produced and recorded at the ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

The Muppet Show is presented as a variety show, featuring recurring sketches and musical numbers interspersed with plotlines taking place backstage and in other areas of the venue. Within its context, Kermit the Frog (performed by Henson) acts as showrunner and host, who tries to maintain control of the overwhelming antics of the other Muppet characters, as well as appease the rotating slate of guest stars. The Muppet Show is also known for its uniquely designed characters, burlesque nature, slapstick, sometimes absurdist and surreal humour, and parodies. As The Muppet Show became popular, many celebrities were eager to perform with the Muppets on television and in subsequent films.

Corgi Toys released these models first in 1979, they were re-released under the rebooted Corgi brand in 2002.


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Corgi CC06601; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Kermit's Car Corgi CC06602; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Fozzie Bear's Car Corgi CC06603; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Miss Piggy's Car Corgi CC06604; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Animal's Car
Corgi CC06601; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Kermit's Car Corgi CC06602; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Fozzie Bear's Car This Corgi was sourced in August 2022 from a private collection Corgi CC06604; The Muppet Show, 25 Years; Animal's Car

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