I've idolized Jim Henson for years, but The Muppet Show revival on Disney+ feels a bit dated in 2026

Disney+ is, with The Studio's Seth Rogen's help, relaunching The Muppet show – but this revival, while charming, may be too much like the original.

‘The Muppet Show’ Is Back to Distract You From ‘Day-to-Day Terrors’

Jim Henson’s Muppets have been entertaining children and adults alike for 50 years. And to celebrate that half-century of affable humor, Disney is throwing them a birthday party with The Muppet Show, an ABC/Disney+ special (February 4) that follows to the format of the classic TV series.
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Muppets Continue to Make a Profit Fifty Years Into Their Run

Long after The Muppet Show ‘s original 120-episode run ended in 1981, the legend and legacy of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and other creations concocted by puppeteer and TV producer Jim Henson have kept on growing. Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting and expanding its fan base.
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Jim Henson’s First TV Show Was Canceled by a Local Meat Company

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite the short-lived nature of The Junior Morning Show, Henson and his puppets made an impression on the guy running the series, who referred Henson to a friend at the local NBC ...

How the Muppets continue to make a profit 50 years later

The Muppets have adapted to changes in technology and tastes, making it possible for them to remain relevant to new generations.