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TJ · 09-21-2015, 07:06 PM

The Muppets - Tuesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC
Premieres Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 8:00PM ET/PT

The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets' personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for "kids" of all ages.

Read our review here:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2015/0...premieres.html

TMC · 09-22-2015, 06:14 PM

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...-scar-you.html

“Every 'grown up’ plot point, whether a work woe or a relationship drama,” says Kevin Fallon, "makes perfect sense in the greater Muppet universe. It’s just that some of us don’t want to live in a universe where Fozzie Bear knows what kind of fetish he would be on a gay sex hookup app. All of that said, in a perverse way, this maturation of the franchise may be exactly what was needed if The Muppets has any hope of being the same lightning rod or have the same longevity as the original Muppet Show, which ran from 1976 to 1981.” PLUS: The Muppets recaptures some of the original’s glory, it artfully embraces the modern, The Muppets ruins Miss Piggy, The Muppets have been jammed into a format that doesn’t quite suit them, the reboot will leave you heartbroken, it’s like you’re watching a dark parody of the Muppets, this is the closest any network gets to a comedy home run this fall, and it’s a shrill, sour, cringe-worthy travesty.

king of comedy · 09-22-2015, 06:34 PM

I'll still watch it.

tlc38tlc38 · 09-22-2015, 09:34 PM

I found it boring and lacking in actual witty puns. Like everything else now it relied too much on potty humor and shock value.

Mr. Television · 09-22-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I found it boring and lacking in actual witty puns. Like everything else now it relied too much on potty humor and shock value.

They sleazed down the Muppets?

Mace Dolex · 09-22-2015, 11:25 PM

It's a little like 30 Rock, a show within a show.

Marvo301 · 09-22-2015, 11:29 PM

Jim Henson must be rolling over in his grave!

mets82 · 09-23-2015, 03:31 PM

I thought it was pretty funny. I dont think it will last if the show becomes like a Family Guy. But if its like The Simpsons as far as dialogue, then I think they'll be ok. Simpsons have had some crude dialogue but nothing like Family Guy.

king of comedy · 09-23-2015, 05:56 PM

I enjoyed it. Lets' face it. The Muppets Show was a great show but times change and you can't keep doing the same format forever.

EmoJoe · 09-25-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mets82

I thought it was pretty funny. I dont think it will last if the show becomes like a Family Guy. But if its like The Simpsons as far as dialogue, then I think they'll be ok. Simpsons have had some crude dialogue but nothing like Family Guy.

It's far more Simpsons than Family Guy (and probably even tamer than The Simpsons.)

robyrob · 09-25-2015, 09:29 AM

i liked it - I think they are trying to please a little of everyone so they are making some compromises and some people just aren't going to like it.

TMC · 09-28-2015, 02:51 AM

Five Ways to Fix ABC's New 'Muppet Show'

king of comedy · 09-28-2015, 06:01 PM

Let's hope it will stay fresh!

09-21-2015, 07:06 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,681	ABC Fall Pilot Review: The Muppets - Premieres September 22 The Muppets - Tuesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Premieres Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 8:00PM ET/PT The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets' personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for "kids" of all ages. Read our review here: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2015/0...premieres.html

09-22-2015, 06:14 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,223	ABC’s The Muppets might scar you, but an adult reinvention was necessary http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...-scar-you.html “Every 'grown up’ plot point, whether a work woe or a relationship drama,” says Kevin Fallon, "makes perfect sense in the greater Muppet universe. It’s just that some of us don’t want to live in a universe where Fozzie Bear knows what kind of fetish he would be on a gay sex hookup app. All of that said, in a perverse way, this maturation of the franchise may be exactly what was needed if The Muppets has any hope of being the same lightning rod or have the same longevity as the original Muppet Show, which ran from 1976 to 1981.” PLUS: The Muppets recaptures some of the original’s glory, it artfully embraces the modern, The Muppets ruins Miss Piggy, The Muppets have been jammed into a format that doesn’t quite suit them, the reboot will leave you heartbroken, it’s like you’re watching a dark parody of the Muppets, this is the closest any network gets to a comedy home run this fall, and it’s a shrill, sour, cringe-worthy travesty.

09-22-2015, 09:34 PM	#4
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	I found it boring and lacking in actual witty puns. Like everything else now it relied too much on potty humor and shock value.
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09-23-2015, 03:31 PM	#8
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I thought it was pretty funny. I dont think it will last if the show becomes like a Family Guy. But if its like The Simpsons as far as dialogue, then I think they'll be ok. Simpsons have had some crude dialogue but nothing like Family Guy.
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09-22-2015, 06:34 PM	#3
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I'll still watch it.

09-22-2015, 11:25 PM	#6
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	It's a little like 30 Rock, a show within a show.

09-23-2015, 05:56 PM	#9
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I enjoyed it. Lets' face it. The Muppets Show was a great show but times change and you can't keep doing the same format forever.

09-25-2015, 09:29 AM	#11
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,191	i liked it - I think they are trying to please a little of everyone so they are making some compromises and some people just aren't going to like it.
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09-28-2015, 02:51 AM	#12
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09-28-2015, 06:01 PM	#13
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Let's hope it will stay fresh!