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. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.
Overview
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. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.
Dick Blasucci
Creator / EP
Martin G. Baker
Producer
Episodes
1. Michelle Pfeiffer
The 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.
2. Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.
3. Billy Crystal
As 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.
Cast & Crew
Kevin Clash
Clifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac
Steve Whitmire
Kermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / George the Janitor
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill
Brian Henson
Sal Minella / Seymour / Dr. Phil Van Neuter
Bill Barretta
Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard
