Administrator Toups Posted May 16, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes! I'm in for this. Hopefully the show will become a smash hit and also help FOTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted May 29, 2015 Members Share Posted May 29, 2015 My interest has been piqued, thanks to the trailer, which TVGuide.com posted today. But I didn't watch "The Office" (at least not the U.S. version), "Parks and Recreation," or "30 Rock," so what's probably trite to everyone else might seem fresh and different to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted July 26, 2015 Members Share Posted July 26, 2015 The entire 10 minute presentation that resulted in a standing ovation by execs has been posted and it's fantastic. https://youtu.be/x2B5d-8H588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 15, 2015 Members Share Posted September 15, 2015 Saw the first episode preview on DWTS last night and the show looks good. I'll be watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BetterForgotten Posted September 22, 2015 Members Share Posted September 22, 2015 It premieres tonight! I figure, if anyone deserves a thread bumped in their honour, it's the Muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted September 22, 2015 Members Share Posted September 22, 2015 I am really looking forward to this and Scream Queens on FOX. First time I've been excited about network shows in a long time haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted September 22, 2015 Members Share Posted September 22, 2015 Can't wait to see it. Just the thought of the new show brings back so many memories from my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted September 22, 2015 Members Share Posted September 22, 2015 Some million moms group is protesting the adult themes. Get a grip and lighten up, Ladies!!! I'm excited for this and Scream Queens, too...Tuesday nights are picking up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members London Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 I wasn't blown away -- it had it's moments but I'll give it like 4 more eps. to see if I can get hooked or I'll binge after the season... dunno which will come first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BetterForgotten Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/23/scream-queens-muppets-ratings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 23, 2015 Members Share Posted September 23, 2015 I liked the premiere…a big Miss Piggy fan here….hope its ratings grow…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted September 28, 2015 Members Share Posted September 28, 2015 I enjoyed it. I thought it was funny. I liked the tone and how they used the entire Muppet cast and had them milling in the background doing things. It gave off that Office vibe with the nostalgia of The Muppets. It has a lot of potential. It felt like I was watching the Muppets and nothing felt wrong or off to me. Basically, as a longtime fan, I think they're in capable hands. Some general thoughts ... the Scooter/Elizabeth Banks fight on the golf cart was a tad much but still funny. Tom Bergeron's bit was good. Love me some Miss Piggy but sometimes the diva thing is just a tad ... much (such as being unable to remember names, etc but then at the same time it's all just played for a joke so it's not a big deal). I think sometimes they make her border on caricature but the premise of her hosting a talk show with the gang as the staff is so simple and basic yet brilliant for them and a nice tie to the original Muppet Show. The ratings weren't HUGE HUGE but they were very good, IMHO. I was sort of surprised. I hope they can maintain. I think they're fine if they dip to what Fresh does and they could. We'll see. I'm very interested to see if the audience sticks with it. I didn't expect that demo #. I just saw that it grew in the ratings when the Live+3 #'s are factored in: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/27/live-3-abcs-the-muppets-jumps-to-a-3-8-in-adults-18-49-making-it-tvs-biggest-comedy-debut-in-1-year/472229/ It jumped to 11.1 million viewers and a 3.8 in the demo, sSo I'd say the audience is there. It needs to keep it. And on a related side-note, companion Fresh off the Boat grew to 7.3 million viewers and a 2.5 in the demo. So ... yay for them! I love that show too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 I think last night's episode was the best so far, aside from the pilot which was very good. They are doing a good job of spreading out airtime for characters and giving them moments to shine. Beaker's "Me Me Me Me Me Moi" impression of Piggy was hilarious, Fozzie shooting Statler in the face with a shirt from a gun (Waldorf: "at least I got the shirt"), Ed Helms trashed at the bar with the gang singing Don't Stop Believin', Kermit masterfully manipulating Piggy into dumping the gang ... and it was nice seeing Sam the Eagle and Janice get some airtime with Sam in love with Janice (his sad, depressed and perfect "You Are The Wing Beneath My Wings" was great as Janice cozied up to Ed Helms in the most bizarre love triangle). For me, the writing and characterizations is on point. It's fun. I hope ratings stabalize. I'm sure ABC would love nothing more than to renew it. The writing is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted November 23, 2015 Members Share Posted November 23, 2015 Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted December 11, 2015 Members Share Posted December 11, 2015 Sam finally gets his kiss from Janice, and Piggy cheese-eats her feelings, just another day on The Muppets Please register in order to view this content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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