Here's the Reason Why The Muppets Are Coming Back to TV
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The Muppets have made quite the comeback over the last few years. After Disney put out two very successful films, it's time to branch out the Muppets to other properties. First being a new show on ABC that riffs on famous mockumentary style shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and ABC's own Modern Family. Thanks to ABC, we finally get a look at something that's never been seen before, the ten minute pilot pitch that convinced them to turn it into a series.
Directed by The Office's Randall Einhorn and written by The Big Bang Theory's Bill Prady and The Simpsons' Bob Kushnell, the clip is full of adult tinged meta humor (like Gonzo pointed out how overused the "mockumentary" format is) and the direction for the overall series. If you pay attention, you'll realize a lot of the jokes here are for an adult audience but with enough silly bits to keep kids' attention. Since it's most likely going to run during ABC's primetime (which includes great shows like The Goldbergs, The Middle, and Fresh Off the Boat), this is exactly the type of show it needs to be. If you're a fan of The Muppets, definitely check this out. It'll be the best ten minutes of your day.
The Muppets premieres on ABC later this fall.