The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
09-21-15, 09:39 PM
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Re: Muppets "reboot" coming to ABC?
This is getting some pretty mediocre reviews. Sounds like a real miscalculation.
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-muppets-2015
I don't want "adult" Muppets. I'll check out the first episode but unless it amazes me, forget it.
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-muppets-2015
I don't want "adult" Muppets. I'll check out the first episode but unless it amazes me, forget it.
09-22-15, 05:27 AM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
SERIES PREMIERE
GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH KERMIT AND THE GANG AS THEY PRODUCE A LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF "THE MUPPETS"
Elizabeth Banks, Josh Groban, Laurence Fishburne, Tom Bergeron, Jay Leno, Lea Thompson and Imagine Dragons Guest Star
"Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" - Miss Piggy is furious that Kermit booked Elizabeth Banks as a guest on her late night talk show Up Late with Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear meets his girlfriend's parents, and Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons performs their new single "Roots," on the season premiere of "The Muppets," TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Hostile Makeover" - In an attempt to make Miss Piggy happy, Kermit sets her up with Josh Groban who fills her head with ideas on how to make Up Late with Miss Piggy better. Meanwhile, Fozzie is invited to a party at Jay Leno's house and everyone is annoyed that Bobo is selling cookies for his daughter's troop, on "The Muppets" TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"The Muppets" stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, Rizzo, Scooter, Rowlf and The Electric Mayhem.
Guest starring in "Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" is Elizabeth Banks as herself, Tom Bergeron as himself, Tracy Anderson as herself, Imagine Dragons, Meagan Fay as Holly, Jere Burns as Carl, Riki Lindhome as Becky, Nilla Watkins as Kim and Layla Alizada as Betty.
"Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" was written by Bill Prady & Bob Kushell and directed by Randall Einhorn.
Guest starring in "Hostile Makeover" is Josh Groban, Laurence Fishburne, Jay Leno, Lea Thompson and Reza Aslan.
"Hostile Makeover" was written by Bill Prady & Bob Kushell and directed by Randall Einhorn.
"The Muppets" is co-created and executive-produced by Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory") and Bob Kushell ("3rd Rock From the Sun"). Randall Einhorn ("The Office"), Bill Barretta ("Muppets Most Wanted"), Debbie McClellan (The Muppets Studio) and Kyle Laughlin (The Muppets Studio) are also executive producers. "The Muppets" is produced by ABC Studios and The Muppets Studio.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH KERMIT AND THE GANG AS THEY PRODUCE A LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF "THE MUPPETS"
Elizabeth Banks, Josh Groban, Laurence Fishburne, Tom Bergeron, Jay Leno, Lea Thompson and Imagine Dragons Guest Star
"Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" - Miss Piggy is furious that Kermit booked Elizabeth Banks as a guest on her late night talk show Up Late with Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear meets his girlfriend's parents, and Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons performs their new single "Roots," on the season premiere of "The Muppets," TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Hostile Makeover" - In an attempt to make Miss Piggy happy, Kermit sets her up with Josh Groban who fills her head with ideas on how to make Up Late with Miss Piggy better. Meanwhile, Fozzie is invited to a party at Jay Leno's house and everyone is annoyed that Bobo is selling cookies for his daughter's troop, on "The Muppets" TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"The Muppets" stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, Rizzo, Scooter, Rowlf and The Electric Mayhem.
Guest starring in "Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" is Elizabeth Banks as herself, Tom Bergeron as himself, Tracy Anderson as herself, Imagine Dragons, Meagan Fay as Holly, Jere Burns as Carl, Riki Lindhome as Becky, Nilla Watkins as Kim and Layla Alizada as Betty.
"Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" was written by Bill Prady & Bob Kushell and directed by Randall Einhorn.
Guest starring in "Hostile Makeover" is Josh Groban, Laurence Fishburne, Jay Leno, Lea Thompson and Reza Aslan.
"Hostile Makeover" was written by Bill Prady & Bob Kushell and directed by Randall Einhorn.
"The Muppets" is co-created and executive-produced by Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory") and Bob Kushell ("3rd Rock From the Sun"). Randall Einhorn ("The Office"), Bill Barretta ("Muppets Most Wanted"), Debbie McClellan (The Muppets Studio) and Kyle Laughlin (The Muppets Studio) are also executive producers. "The Muppets" is produced by ABC Studios and The Muppets Studio.
09-22-15, 04:45 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I'll check this out. I was a kid when the original Muppet Show was on, and I loved it.
09-22-15, 05:06 PM
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09-22-15, 08:04 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I've been a fan of the Muppets ever since I was a kid...The Muppet Show, the Movies, and Muppet Babies. Was so happy they've been making a comeback with these recent movies and have really been looking forward to this show. I've always loved how we as a society seem to just accept that the Muppets are real; I can't think of any other fictional character where that acceptance has been so widespread.
Just finished the premiere and loved it, although maybe I'm biased from my lifelong love of the Muppets. I think it's a fresh take on the characters and while the mockumentary angle has been done to death, I think they used it an effectively tongue-in-cheek manner so as not to feel stale. It's also interesting to see some more adult themes with the Muppets, but it didn't feel overdone or cheap.
I thought it was very funny overall and it's great to see them making use of all the characters we've come to love over the years. Lots of great one-liners from the entire cast. It was nice to see Riki Lindhome (of Garfunkel and Oates) on the show too; hopefully she sticks around.
Just finished the premiere and loved it, although maybe I'm biased from my lifelong love of the Muppets. I think it's a fresh take on the characters and while the mockumentary angle has been done to death, I think they used it an effectively tongue-in-cheek manner so as not to feel stale. It's also interesting to see some more adult themes with the Muppets, but it didn't feel overdone or cheap.
I thought it was very funny overall and it's great to see them making use of all the characters we've come to love over the years. Lots of great one-liners from the entire cast. It was nice to see Riki Lindhome (of Garfunkel and Oates) on the show too; hopefully she sticks around.
09-22-15, 08:04 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I really enjoyed it.
Which means cancellation is imminent.
Which means cancellation is imminent.
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09-22-15, 08:24 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I liked the change. That had some pretty funny stuff that borderlined bawdy. Just wondering if they can maintain the pace the entire season.
09-22-15, 08:38 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
It was a little dull but I still liked it.
I am about done with miss piggy being a horrible pers um pig though.
I am about done with miss piggy being a horrible pers um pig though.
09-22-15, 09:10 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
Passionate bear looking for love.
09-22-15, 09:19 PM
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09-22-15, 11:27 PM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
If all you wanted to see was her, then I hope you stuck around for Fresh Off The Boat right afterwards (although that show had a really lackluster season premiere)
09-22-15, 11:55 PM
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Would have be great as a on-off, but I don't think "Muppet Larry Sanders" is a sustainable gag.
09-23-15, 12:27 AM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I greatly enjoyed this first episode as someone that grew up on the Muppets. It had funny writing and remained true to the characters. While I agree with the sentiment this scenario could prove repetitive and limiting in the long run, I'd be very happy if the season stayed anywhere close to this quality.
I will note that Fozzie Bear's voice wavered with some inconsistency. It doesn't sound like the guy that was doing it a few years ago.
09-23-15, 03:59 AM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I grew up on the muppets. Loved the series. Shit, even used the muppets as gag characters to troll internet forums....
Thought that was pretty disappointing. The whole Office/larry Sanders gimmick just doesn't work for me.
Thought that was pretty disappointing. The whole Office/larry Sanders gimmick just doesn't work for me.
09-23-15, 06:59 AM
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I enjoyed it, something different.
09-23-15, 07:37 AM
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i liked it.... i dont know all the characters by name but when the muppet was stalling elizabeth banks and just attacking... it had me rolling
09-23-15, 08:23 AM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I thought this one was just all right. It wasn't nearly as good as I hoped, but I'll give it a few more episodes. One thing that really bothered me was the voices. They just aren't what I remembered, and it bothered me. I kept thinking of how the original voices sounded. That probably isn't fair, but I just couldn't help it.
09-23-15, 09:14 AM
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Re: The Muppets (ABC) - Season 1 Thread - Premieres 9/22/15
I really like this new take on the Muppets...there were some well-written jokes in the first episode, and I like the showbiz angle of the series.