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‘The Muppet Show’ Special Flaunts 147% Audience Increase In 8 Days Post-Premiere
The revival special doubled its audience to 7.58 million viewers within eight days across Disney+ and ABC, positioning it as a potential backdoor pilot for a new series.
- On Feb. 4 the half-hour revival of The Muppet Show debuted on ABC and Disney+, and Disney said the eight-day multiplatform total was 7.58 million viewers.
- Produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures, the special is an updated take on the classic Muppet format featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen, with Alex Timbers directing and executive producing.
- The ABC initial airing drew 3.07 million viewers, then increased by 147% after delayed and streaming viewing, with 125 million hours logged on Muppet properties.
- Disney said the ratings give fans hope the special could be a backdoor pilot, with general Muppet viewership up on Disney+ but no announcement yet on series pickup status.
- Marking the 50th anniversary, veteran performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel led the character work, with seven-day multi-platform numbers matching ABC comedies Shifting Gears and Abbott Elementary.
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