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I'll never watch "The Muppet Show" the same way after learning these 19 behind-the-scenes facts

1.The inception of The Muppet Show, a musical variety series with Muppets, began in Jim Henson's notebook (which is known as "The Red Book") back in 1960. Its first name? The Zoocus. The original ...
Polygon

30 years ago, Muppet Treasure Island redefined how we think about The Muppets

These decisions made Muppet Treasure Island the second Muppet movie in a row where, rather than Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, and Gonzo serving as the most prominent characters, the foreground would be ...
The New York Times

How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog

Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday. Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but ...