The new trailer for the upcoming The Muppet Show ABC and Disney+ special has Miss Piggy and Sabrina Carpenter sharing diva attitude.
The special brings The Muppet Show back for one night when the Muppets entertain audiences with their special brand of comedy and music. Carpenter, whose kitchy and campy aesthetic goes hand-in-hand with The Muppets, joins the cast as a special guest. Executive producer Seth Rogen also shows up for the fun.
Who else is featured in the special?
The special includes the performances of veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz David Rudman and Dave Goelz. Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, is also one of the original The Muppet Show performers, originating characters including Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
Executive producing with Rogen includes his Point Grey Pictures execs Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee. The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach also executive produce with Carpenter, Vogel, Jacobson and Albertina Rizzo.
Here’s more about The Muppet Show:
The original series The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon and many others. During its run, the series earned EmmyⓇ, GRAMMYⓇ, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards. In a 1978 story, Time magazine called it “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth.” In 2026, “The Muppet Show” will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
When does ‘The Muppet Show’ special air?
The Muppet Show special airs on ABC and Disney+ Feb. 4. All five seasons of The Muppet Show are available to stream on Disney+.