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The Muppets and Sabrina Carpenter Team up in One-Off Special as Fans Say 'They Nailed It'
The half-hour special revives the classic variety format with sketch comedy and songs, featuring Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer Seth Rogen.
- On Feb. 4, the half-hour revival special of The Muppet Show streamed on Disney+ and aired on ABC, directed by Alex Timbers with Kermit returning as host and Sabrina Carpenter starring.
- Tied to its 50th anniversary, the revival leans on the original 1976–1981 format and offers uncomplicated joy as a remedy for 'dark times,' Talya Zax said.
- The special delivers rapid-fire sketches and musical numbers in a compact half-hour featuring Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Statler and Waldorf alongside Carpenter, with gags like Miss Piggy flattening Kermit and Carpenter singing with featherless chickens.
- A previewing critic urged Disney to greenlight a new season after seeing the special, while early responses called it successful light entertainment likely to please subscribers and Kermit hinted at a comeback.
- With fans-turned-creatives like Jason Segel and Seth Rogen, the revival aims to recapture the franchise's original spirit after the poorly received `Muppets Now`.
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