Muppets Tonight
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.
Cast: Kevin Clash, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz
10 episodes
1. Michelle PfeifferThe 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.CC30minMar 8, 1996
2. Garth BrooksGarth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.CC30minMar 15, 1996
3. Billy CrystalAs 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.CC30minMar 22, 1996
4. John GoodmanJohn 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.CC30minMar 29, 1996
5. Cindy CrawfordBobo 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.CC30minApr 5, 1996
6. Tony BennettJohnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.CC30minApr 12, 1996
7. Sandra BullockThe Muppets have even more pressure to make the show a success when a crazed individual known as the Mad Bomber threatens to blow up the studio if the ratings drop below fifty.CC30minJun 23, 1996
8. Jason AlexanderOld school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.CC30minJun 30, 1996
9. Whoopi GoldbergMiss Piggy is due to be in the show's closing number, but she is late for various reasons, which causes some panic for Clifford and the others.CC30minJul 7, 1996
10. Martin ShortA freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.CC30minJul 14, 1996
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Muppets Tonight
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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Jim Henson Productions, The Jim Henson Company
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, Spanish
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
