nucklehead Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC is considering bringing back The Muppet Show in its classic variety-show format. The network is having a proof-of-concept — not quite a full pilot — shot for a presentation, and the show is reportedly in line for a straight-to-series order if ABC likes what it sees. Now for the, uh, good or bad news depending on how you see it: Bill Prady, co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, is co-writing the script. Prady has a history with the franchise, having written for many of its incarnations. The reboot is supposed to bring back The Muppets' classic cast of characters and feature a very meta story about them meeting to reboot their own show. The Reporter also has one other key detail: apparently Netflix had some interest in the show as well, but for one reason or another it ended up at ABC. http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/3/8340823/muppets-reboot-abc-tv-show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 i'm preemptively rolling my eyes at the next five posts which will read something to effect of: "oh my god stop ruining my childhood" or "is there no original idea in hollywood anymore? the 90s were the best" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 The muppet show was from the 1970s. The characters were first seen on TV in 1955 when Jim Henson created them. Hes dead, theyre dead with him IMO. But the money ball keeps rolling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 If you kick them hard enough initially.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well, this has the potential to be done very right or very wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Sikes Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well, this has the potential to be done very right or very wrong... Going to be almost impossible to recapture the magic, not only have we lost Jim Henson (Kermit, Rowlf, Dr Teeth, Waldorf, and the main force behind the whole enterprise)), but also Jerry Jule (main Writer), Jerry Nelson (Floyd, Pops the Doorman, Robin the Frog, Uncle Deadly), and Richard Hunt (Janice, Beaker, Sweetums, Statler) also Kevin Clash was forced to resign from the muppets and Frank Oz as essentially retired. The new peopel have done a good job and Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire have filled some very big shoes, but the original performers put so much of themselves inti developing the characters, can't really replace that and the chemistry between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Without Henson, who know's how this will turnout. But this comes to mind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I loved the Muppets growing up, and if they can do a decent reboot and give the next generation of kids all the feels I had, then I'm all for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghostsof1915 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 How do you top this though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'd be down as long as they concentrate of the right characters. Kermit and Piggy pretty much have to be there, but it wouldn't be the same without Waldorf and Statler, the Swedish Chef, Sammy Eagle, Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Dr Teeth and Animal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Man, did you guys ever watch Between the Lions? They should bring that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 i'm preemptively rolling my eyes at the next five posts which will read something to effect of: "oh my god stop ruining my childhood" or "is there no original idea in hollywood anymore? the 90s were the best" i think that its an awesome idea .. loved the variety show thang the muppets brought .. something I can actually watch with my kids and love too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I am all for this, espescialy after how good the last 2 muppets movies were. it's clear that they have the potential to recapture the magic of the original show. I say keep the format and opening exactly the same, variety sketch show with celebrity hosts and hilarious family friendly fun for all. don't try to add a storyline, don't try to add crap that doesn't belong. just do it right and it could be huge again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBoy44 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I am all for this, espescialy after how good the last 2 muppets movies were. it's clear that they have the potential to recapture the magic of the original show. I say keep the format and opening exactly the same, variety sketch show with celebrity hosts and hilarious family friendly fun for all. don't try to add a storyline, don't try to add crap that doesn't belong. just do it right and it could be huge again. Amen, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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