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Special Features
- All 24 episodes from the 1976 season completely restored and remastered
- The original pilot, "Sex and Violence!"
- The original pitch reel of the show
- Muppet morsels viewing mode with fun facts about the Muppets
- Promo gag reel
Editorial Reviews
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The charm, the zaniness, the corny jokes, the showbiz cliches--every element of The Muppet Show holds up 30 years after Jim Henson's legendary variety series' debut season. Well, perhaps not everything: Today's younger viewers might have a hard time placing some of The Muppet Show's then-guest stars, such as Florence Henderson or Ruth Buzzi. But then, the Show's real celebrities are perennial icons Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo the... whatever, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and the rest of the Muppets' harried, well-meaning family of entertainers. Season One finds the show pretty much in the basic shape longtime fans will remember: A musical introduction followed by backstage chaos, another musical number, a sketch, a scene with the guest star, and so on. A half-hour episode can fly by pretty quickly, but it's interesting to note that the series hadn't quite found its familiar tone through much of the first year. A reliance on too many disposable verbal jokes and redundant, so-so material for sketch fodder ultimately gives way to more creative premises and the development of key relationships between characters. By the final half-dozen episodes in the first season, The Muppet Show is truly cooking. Season highlights include Kermit's confession to guest Juliet Prowse that he always wanted to be a dancer, and Prowse's comparison of the little green superstar to Robert Redford. Joel Grey does a cabaret-style act for a roomful of Muppets and is later outraged when Kermit's introduction of the actor proves so thorough there is nothing left for the latter to say. Rita Moreno proves quite game in a funny piece, set in a French cafe, in which her dance with a man-size Muppet turns from romantic to table-smashing violent. Harvey Korman plays bumbling ringmaster Maurice the Magnificent, easily the worst animal trainer in history. Phyllis Diller bats out shameless one-liners ("I sang 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,' and it fell on me"), and Vincent Price toys with his own horror film image by playing a ghoul who turns into a maudlin orchestra conductor at midnight. --Tom Keogh
Stills from The Muppet Show (click for larger image)
 The divine Miss Piggy |  Kermit and Miss Piggy |  Fozzie Bear and Kermit |
 Sing along! |  Everyone's a critic |
Product Description
The complete first season of the TV series The Muppet Show.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
259 of 263 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Like most children of the 70's, I grew up loving The Muppet Show. Sitting down to watch the Muppets was a weekly ritual the whole family enjoyed. Everyone could enjoy their humor and the music. More than that though, the Muppets could be inspiring and touching at times as well. There really is no way to adequately express how wonderful the Muppets can be.
So why am I only giving this collection 3 star? Because despite the claim on the box of being "restored and remastered," some of the episodes have been butchered. I saw the Vincent Price episode when it was originally shown, and it closed with Vincent and the Muppet monsters singing "You've Got a Friend." It was, for me, one of the most enjoyable scenes in the series. The sequence was included in the Columbia House "Best of the Muppets" series, but it is excluded from this set. Likewise, the Jim Neighbors episode originally opened with Jim singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone." Re-runs on Nickelodeon included this sequence, but the sequence is missing from this set. I can only guess what is missing from the other episodes in the set.
Mind you, these omissions do not keep one from enjoying the set, especially children who did not see the series when it originally aired and do not realize that they are missing. And, I must admit, the screwy antics of the Swedish Chef and the weekly face offs between Fozzie Bear and Stadler and Waldorf still make me smile. Still, it is frustrating to read that the episodes have been "restored" when they clearly have not.
So why am I only giving this collection 3 star? Because despite the claim on the box of being "restored and remastered," some of the episodes have been butchered. I saw the Vincent Price episode when it was originally shown, and it closed with Vincent and the Muppet monsters singing "You've Got a Friend." It was, for me, one of the most enjoyable scenes in the series. The sequence was included in the Columbia House "Best of the Muppets" series, but it is excluded from this set. Likewise, the Jim Neighbors episode originally opened with Jim singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone." Re-runs on Nickelodeon included this sequence, but the sequence is missing from this set. I can only guess what is missing from the other episodes in the set.
Mind you, these omissions do not keep one from enjoying the set, especially children who did not see the series when it originally aired and do not realize that they are missing. And, I must admit, the screwy antics of the Swedish Chef and the weekly face offs between Fozzie Bear and Stadler and Waldorf still make me smile. Still, it is frustrating to read that the episodes have been "restored" when they clearly have not.
160 of 164 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love this set but I think I should let everyone know that some of the episodes on this set have been edited. There are 6 songs & 2 news skits that are missing.
The missing songs are:
"Stormy Weather" (Joel Grey Episode)
Sung by Wayne and Wanda
"Gone With The Wind" (Jim Nabors Episode)
Sung by Jim Nabors
"The Danceros" (Jim Nabors Episode)
Sung by The Danceros; also cut backstage and intro
"All Of Me" (Paul Williams Episode)
Sung by Two Monsters; also cut intro
"Old Fashioned Way" (Charles Aznavour)
Sung by Charles Aznavour with Mildred; also cut intro
"You've Got A Friend" (Vincent Price Episode)
Sung by Vincent Price, Uncle Deadly and a chorus of Muppet Monsters; also cut intro
Also, the original pitch reel is missing it's final scene w/Kermit. In the final scene missing from this set Kermit is standing infront of a CBS logo. He looks out and says " What the hell was that ? "
The pilot episode on this set is not the original pilot as advertised. There were 2 pilot episodes. The original pilot was called " The Muppet Valentine Show " which aired in 1974. The pilot on this DVD set is the second pilot called " The Muppet Show: Sex And Violence " which aired a year later in 1975.
It's too bad this is not a complete season set but for now, it'll still do nicely.
The missing songs are:
"Stormy Weather" (Joel Grey Episode)
Sung by Wayne and Wanda
"Gone With The Wind" (Jim Nabors Episode)
Sung by Jim Nabors
"The Danceros" (Jim Nabors Episode)
Sung by The Danceros; also cut backstage and intro
"All Of Me" (Paul Williams Episode)
Sung by Two Monsters; also cut intro
"Old Fashioned Way" (Charles Aznavour)
Sung by Charles Aznavour with Mildred; also cut intro
"You've Got A Friend" (Vincent Price Episode)
Sung by Vincent Price, Uncle Deadly and a chorus of Muppet Monsters; also cut intro
Also, the original pitch reel is missing it's final scene w/Kermit. In the final scene missing from this set Kermit is standing infront of a CBS logo. He looks out and says " What the hell was that ? "
The pilot episode on this set is not the original pilot as advertised. There were 2 pilot episodes. The original pilot was called " The Muppet Valentine Show " which aired in 1974. The pilot on this DVD set is the second pilot called " The Muppet Show: Sex And Violence " which aired a year later in 1975.
It's too bad this is not a complete season set but for now, it'll still do nicely.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Due to Disney's aquisition of the Muppets franchise these episodes are missing key elements originally broadcast. Song licensing problems from Disney has meant that many classic moments have been cut.
The Cuts Include-
"You've Got A Friend" Sung by Vincent Price
"Old Fashioned Way" Sung by Charles Aznavour
"All Of Me" (Paul Williams Episode) Sung by Two Monsters
"The Danceros" (Jim Nabors Episode) Sung by The Danceros
"Gone with the Wind" Sung by Jim Nabors
"Stormy Weather" Sung by Wayne and Wanda
There are also cuts in the intro sequences and backstage chit chat preceding the songs. Also two Muppet News sketches and a balcony scene featuring Statler and Waldorf are missing.
If you want the FULL UNCUT episodes I sugest buying the UK Region 2 version instead of this butchered so called "Special Edition"
The Cuts Include-
"You've Got A Friend" Sung by Vincent Price
"Old Fashioned Way" Sung by Charles Aznavour
"All Of Me" (Paul Williams Episode) Sung by Two Monsters
"The Danceros" (Jim Nabors Episode) Sung by The Danceros
"Gone with the Wind" Sung by Jim Nabors
"Stormy Weather" Sung by Wayne and Wanda
There are also cuts in the intro sequences and backstage chit chat preceding the songs. Also two Muppet News sketches and a balcony scene featuring Statler and Waldorf are missing.
If you want the FULL UNCUT episodes I sugest buying the UK Region 2 version instead of this butchered so called "Special Edition"
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A CHOPPED UP MESS!!!!!!
A-lot of the episodes are re-edited and some of the parts that made the episodes most memorable are gone or have different replacement scenes. I don't know why they bothered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Calvin5040
Muppet Show 1
Revisiting hilarious scenes of simple days of television entertainment and Kermit the star. If you love the Henson gang of puppets, you and the kids might enjoy this series.
Published 1 month ago by Fozzie
The Muppet Show, Season One
A Treasure for anyone who Loves the Muppet TV Show . The guest stars are interesting , talented , and varied . A nostalgic trip for baby boomers.
Published 1 month ago by Charlotte
A classic
i love the muppets and I think this is by far my favorite season, it has many muppets that arent in the next seasons and it's just a classic for every muppet fan.
Published 1 month ago by MAggie
I love this show!
I purchased these to give my kids some intro to the muppets before the movie came out. My 8 year old is now in love with the muppets. This show holds up really well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jessica Andersen
It's time to put on makeup! Its time to set the lights!
I grew up with the Muppet Show as "must see TV." Very grateful to be able to share the same thing with my kids. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lundlover
Good Memories
After watching the Muppet Movie, I ordered this to give my kids a peek of what the muppets used to be and how it started.
Published 3 months ago by Jamie M Santos
LOVE IT!
I absolutely LOVE the muppets!!! I remember growing up watching the show and having such great memories with it. I purchased all three seasons and they're fantastic! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Island Girl
M:uppets Show Season 1
Purchased for an eleven yr. old girl. Some of the Muppets guest stars were unknown to her and the jokes references over her head. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Reader
Had to have it
I had just seen the new Muppet movie and remembered all the old shows. This was going to be a christmas gift but decided to keep it for myself. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. T. Wilson
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