"The internet loves a comeback tour, but it adores one with puppet fleece and impeccable comedic timing. Case in point: The Muppet Show special, which returned to the Muppet Theatre on Feb. 4 for a one-night event on Disney+ and ABC - and promptly took over everyone's feeds. Seriously. I didn't know I needed a Rizzo the Rat cover of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" until I saw it, and now I don't ever want to live in a world without it."
"The Muppet Show originally ran from 1976 to 1981, pioneering the variety format with a blend of vaudeville silliness, celebrity guest spots, and backstage chaos anchored by Kermit the Frog's perpetually frazzled calm. The new special revives that spirit with all the familiar faces, including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Statler and Waldorf, along with a lineup of contemporary guests, from Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen (who also serve as executive producers) to pop star Sabrina Carpenter."
The Muppet Show returned as a one-night special on Disney+ and ABC on Feb. 4, bringing classic characters and contemporary guests back to the Muppet Theatre. The special revives the original variety format with vaudeville silliness, celebrity guest spots, and backstage chaos anchored by Kermit the Frog's perpetually frazzled calm. Familiar faces such as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Statler and Waldorf appear alongside guests including Maya Rudolph, Seth Rogen, and Sabrina Carpenter. Viral clips, especially Rizzo the Rat's cover of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," dominated social feeds and group chats, demonstrating the Muppets' knack for internet-ready moments that blend nostalgia and modern pop culture.
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