Muppets Tonight (1996)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Brian Henson, Dick Blasucci
Network
ABC
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
John Goodman
John 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.
Cindy Crawford
Bobo 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.
Tony Bennett
Johnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.
Sandra Bullock
The 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.
Jason Alexander
Old school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.
Whoopi Goldberg
Miss 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.
Martin Short
A freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Muppets Tonight
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
22
Production
Jim Henson Productions, The Jim Henson Company
