'The Muppet Show' Special Got Viewership & Emmys – Where Is The Disney+ Series Order?
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π° What Happened
The Muppet Show special won four Emmys, the most of any Disney programme this year. It earned 67% of its six nominations.
The special aired in February and drew nearly eight million viewers across platforms in eight days. It was meant to be a test for a full new series.
Seven months later, Disney+ still has not ordered that series, even though the special was a ratings and awards success.
π The Backstory
A show made to test whether a series will work is called a 'backdoor pilot'. This one was made by 20th Television, The Muppets Studio and Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures.
The special featured guests Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Rudolph. Kermit joked on air that the show might start again depending on how the night went.
Sources say the delay is not for lack of effort. The trouble is finding the right story idea for a weekly Muppet Show.
π― Why It Matters
The Muppets are loved by families across generations. Fans who enjoyed the special want to know if they will get more of the characters they grew up with.
The Muppet Show special won four Emmys, the most of any Disney programme this year. It earned 67% of its six nominations.
The special aired in February and drew nearly eight million viewers across platforms in eight days. It was meant to be a test for a full new series.
Seven months later, Disney+ still has not ordered that series, even though the special was a ratings and awards success.
A show made to test whether a series will work is called a 'backdoor pilot'. This one was made by 20th Television, The Muppets Studio and Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures.
The special featured guests Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Rudolph. Kermit joked on air that the show might start again depending on how the night went.
Sources say the delay is not for lack of effort. The trouble is finding the right story idea for a weekly Muppet Show.
The Muppets are loved by families across generations. Fans who enjoyed the special want to know if they will get more of the characters they grew up with.