hyped garbage

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Excellent but underrated film

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

What can I say about the "Muppet Show" that has not already been said? I can remember seeing the first episodes and finding the series funny with all what went on each week. I also saw the feature films in the theater and enjoyed them just as much. But going back and watching the Muppets as an adult has truly made me realize what an amazing show this truly was, and still is. The one-off clips are creative.....check out the "Hugga Wugga" clip for a wild out of this world experience...and funny, a ship full of Viking pigs attacking a village to the Village People song "In the Navy". The regular weekly segments were hilarious...the pun filled Veterinarian Hospital, the Swedish Chef's culinary disasters, Wayne and Wanda failing in new and interesting ways to sing their songs, and the crazy mess ups in Muppet Labs. The regular characters are iconic. Fozzie Bear and his bad stand up comedy, Rowlf the Dog's piano playing, Gonzo and his wacky stunts, the two old hecklers in the balcony box, Miss Piggy and her diva-ness, Animal the wild drummer and the rest of the band consisting of some pretty cool hippie rock players, Dr Bunsen and his long suffering assistant Beaker, and of course Kermit the Frog leading the way. And then there are the live guest stars. Amazing a-listers every week. It was known back in the day that you had truly made it big when you appeared on the "Muppet Show". And while the main focus was comedy, the viewer would also be treated to some classic performances that were truly beautiful. Rowlf the Dog singing "What a Wonderful World" in a simple and heartfelt manner to a real puppy, Victor Borge's performance of "Inchworm", with the funnyman singing wisely and fatherly, and a surreal and hauntingly beautiful version of "Send in the Clowns" by Judy Collins. All great. 100 years from now people will still be familiar with this show.

Growing up Muppet-style wasn't a choice, it was mandatory! From corny jokes and wild band members (Animal was my favorite), to grumpy old men booing in the balcony and listening to singing, dancing, and the acting talent of the day, The Muppet Show still holds nostalgic sway for those of us who grew up watching Jim Henson's puppeted cadre. Season three started off with a bang as singer Rita Coolridge graced the show with her amazing voice and actor Kris Kristofferson decided to rough-up a few of the cast. The show really got blazing, though, during episode four when Gilda Radner took a liking to Kermit, much to the chagrin (and karate chop) of Miss Piggy. But the Muppet brigade took a stunning jolt in episode seven when Alice Cooper was the guest star. Playing with the Muppet band, Alice took the show to a whole new level, showing U.S. audiences that puppets can be topical (and controversial?). It was then that The Muppet Show really started to take wing. Actors, musicians, and many other Hollywood talents began showing up in season three. From the voluptuous Rachel Welch and exceptionally talented Harry Bellafonte, to muscle man Sly Stallone and blonde bombshell Cheryl Ladd, the show gained notoriety from new quarters.The amazing thing about The Muppet Show is that kids and adults can both enjoy it, but on totally different levels. Kids will probably like the physical comedy (watching Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker blow up the lab, or having a dog operate in an episode of Animal Hospital, "A show that has gone to the dogs.") while adults will be amazed at the interspecies attractions between the likes of Kermit and Miss Piggy, or Gonzo (whatever he is) and his chickens (note the plural there; was he a polygamist?) No mention of The Muppet Show would be complete without noting the supporting cast. Two favorites tend to be Waldorf and Statler, the old hecklers that are perched in the balcony and heave insults and boos at the cast. My other personal favorite is Sam the Eagle (so overly-pompous).Digitally remastered just like seasons one and two, the sound and visual qualities on most HD TVs is quite nice but still iffy in places. If you don't have an HDTV, you'll probably still enjoy it, but I'd recommend seeing it in all its digitally intended glory.This latest release has some interesting packaging that I should mention. The cover-image of Fozzie actually has a soft texture that resembles his fur. Animal packaging? And there are some cool extra features, too: "Muppets on Puppets" is a sixty-minute feature. Hosted by Jim Henson, it looks at the early formation of the Muppets. A rare feature that appeared first in 1969. Great Muppet history for those that want to be "in-the-know." "A Company of Players" is a behind the scenes look at the puppeteers. The fascinating work of master puppeteers comes to light. For those that don't want the magic spoiled, you might want to pass on this one."Muppets Commercials" are a couple of Purina Dog Chow commercials that are hysterically funny.A Trailer for Disney's upcoming release "Wall-E" and an advertisement for the new 2-Disc and Blu-Ray editions of "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The Muppet Show ran for five years (1976 through 1980) and here in season three they were hitting an incredibly smooth stride. All the cast, crew, and guests appeared relaxed and to have enjoyed themselves immensely. The Alice Cooper episode is a must see, at the very least. Unfortunately there is no Blu-Ray disc release of any of the series, but I have a feeling they're coming. And if they don't come out in the near future, I'm gonna send out Miss Piggy to find out why. Hear that Sony?

As a true fan of Muppets in all their incarnations, I have been waiting for this DVD set.The Muppet Show has to be one of the best programs produced. Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang will always make me laugh. Considering I was only 6 when the show originally aired, I'm finally able to see all the episodes in their original broadcast order. And just being able to hear all the songs and comedy bits is awesome. I'm especially looking forward to hearing all of the "Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem" songs.The DVD set isn't loaded with extras, but it's got a "Fact Track" which has a lot of great info, although the graphic overlay sometimes interferes with the action and comedy on the screen (similar to the Back To The Future fact tracks). But the basic fact you get 24 episodes is well worth the money you spend on it (I got it for my birthday, although it retails at Wal-Mart for about 30 bucks), and I can't wait for the other seasons to come out on DVD (along with the season of "Fraggle Rock") If you are a Muppet Fan, or at least a Kermit fan, you owe it to yourself to pick up this set. The variety show is pretty much a dead art form, but the Muppet Show is a classic example of how it should be done.

This is a quality and genius puppet show. Jim Henson's department has created some lovable and laughable puppet characters in this hilarious show. He combines music, small humour, large humour, slapstick and brilliant puppetry to make really good entertainment. The voice artists are also brilliant at making the characters come alive. There's Jim Henson himself playing the star Kermit the Frog, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Newsman and many more. Frank Oz (also famous for Yoda in Star Wars) as the irrepressible Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, the Swedish Chef, Sam the Eagle, Janice and many more. Jerry Nelson as Camilla the chicken, Floyd, Robin the Frog (Kermit's nephew), Crazy Harry, Dr. Strangepork, Lew Zealand, Rowlf and many more. Richard Hunt as Miss Piggy (when Frank Oz was busy), Scooter, Statler, Sweetums, Janice (when Frank Oz was busy), Beaker and many more. Steve Whitmire appeared as Rizzo the Rat. And Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot the Sax Player, Beauregard, Fozzie Bear (when Frank Oz was busy) and many more. They had some fantastic guests throughout, e.g. Sir Roger Moore, John Cleese, Steve Martin, Bruce Forsyth, Emmy nominated Peter Sellers, Liza Minnelli, Sir Elton John, Alice Cooper, Mark Hamill and many more. It's just sad that Jim Henson and Richard Hunt died, they really made the show. It won 3 BAFTAs (from 9 nominations) and it won 4 Emmys (from 21 nominations). Miss Piggy was number 29 on The 100 Greatest TV Characters, the programme was number 8 on ITV: 50 Greatest Shows, number 2 on The 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows, and The Muppets were number 47 on The 100 Greatest Pop Culture Icons. Very good!