The Muppets - new sitcom's US premiere on 22 September, pilot presentation up now

[Halo]

Blurb from ABC's press release:

"THE MUPPETS"

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.

Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory") and Bob Kushell ("Anger Management") are co-writers and executive producers. Randall Einhorn ("Wilfred"), Bill Barretta, Debbie McClellan and Kyle Laughlin are also executive producers. "The Muppets" is produced by ABC Studios and The Muppets Studio.

ABC has just uploaded the 10 minute pilot presentation (which is a shorter proof-of-concept pilot used in lieu of a full pilot to get the network to buy the show) to YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2B5d-8H588

Sky 1 has picked up the UK rights to the show.

[Mr Do 71]

I don't see Grover

[Sir DangerM]

I don't see Grover

He's on Sesame Street.

[Mr Do 71]

D'oh

[Yoshimax]

The Muppets is the best feelgood show ever. I hope this lives up to the legacy.

[taurusnipple]

My two favorite episodes involved Mark Hamil - still on a vhs somewhere and the Sandra Bullock one.

[gizmo1990]

Hmm I dunno about this. It doesn't have the charm of the old series.. probably because of the more adult direction they're going in. It doesn't suit it imo. But then I have the baggage of the old series. Hey ho tho, I'm probably not the target demographic!

[Capwn]

It's just how I imagined, Muppets done like the (American) Office. Makes sense I think, as long as the writers are solid.

[Lorfarius]

Looked great and made me laugh a couple of times which is all you really need from something like this. They can't redo the older show because it just wouldn't work.

[Charliemouse]

Looked great and made me laugh a couple of times which is all you really need from something like this. They can't redo the older show because it just wouldn't work.

They already tired to redo the older show while back and it was fucking terrible.

[Halo]

Haven't had the chance to watch it yet, but a heads up: it aired a night early in Canada so it should be available in the usual places.

[Paulando]

I'm in two minds about this! It started really well and I laughed quite a lot, but it felt like it needed a nice little song partway through, or something a bit more light-hearted. Overall the tone was a tad aggressive - which became a bit tiresome towards the end - and I can't imagine there was much for younger people to enjoy.

[Mentazm]

I watched it last night. I won't watch any more.

[g wings]

I'm in two minds about this! It started really well and I laughed quite a lot, but it felt like it needed a nice little song partway through, or something a bit more light-hearted. Overall the tone was a tad aggressive - which became a bit tiresome towards the end - and I can't imagine there was much for younger people to enjoy.

they created it for adults. Shame really

[TehStu]

Yeah, 8/7c, that's an older kids/adult timeslot.

I enjoyed it, made me laugh out loud several times. Can see why some wouldn't like it, though.

[g wings]

I thought it was OK but seems a missed opportunity and the brand deserved better

[Hexx]

So this is variable, but just watched episode 2 and Kermit's "Bye Bye!" to Grobin at the end slayed me

[Yoshimax]

Holy shit

[deerokus]

This started on Sky last night as well. I laughed enough times to merit sticking with it for another episode or two, seems like a very second-rate attempt at copying 30 Rock though. The plot of the first episode was really threadbare even by sitcom standards, and rather than building to a funny climax it just kind of petered out then stopped.

Maybe I've been spoilt by much funnier shows than this is trying to be - the style and premise made me subconsciously compare it to 30 rock, Parks and Rec and Curb, all of which is pretty unfair really.

Swedish Chef's delight is pretty great though.

[Ivanho]

loved loved loved this. The Elizabeth Banks plot fizzled out a bit but there was enough other stuff going on that it wasn't a problem. It's the little jokes that stand out the most, and anything involving Electric Mayhem.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Saw it and noticed there is a character Chip the IT Guy. It remind me of SeanR

http://www.toughpigs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ep3-chipkermit.jpg

[Hexx]

loved loved loved this. The Elizabeth Banks plot fizzled out a bit but there was enough other stuff going on that it wasn't a problem. It's the little jokes that stand out the most, and anything involving Electric Mayhem.

I think you'll like this weeks.

[Hexx]

ABC pull the plug

 

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/05/12/abc-nixes-the-muppets/