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THREAD: The Muppet Show coming to Disney+ is great news for obvious reasons, but it’s also great news for a bunch of others. (1/8)
Naturally, it’s exciting to finally have easy access to all 120 episodes of the classic series. Even though 3/5ths of it were released on DVD years ago, it’s much more convenient to access them all with just the touch of a button. (2/8)
Over half of the episodes from seasons 4 and 5 have never been commercially released. Even if you’ve seen them through more nefarious means, you’ve never seen them in quality this good before. (3/8)
Even though some of us have seen the Harry Belafonte or Rita Moreno or Star Wars episodes a hundred times, every episode is new to SOMEONE. Scores of Muppet fans will be created or leveled-up thanks to its inclusion on Disney+. (4/8)
If this launch is as successful as we expect, then it'll be a clear message to Disney that this is what we want: More Muppets. The potential for more vintage Muppet content (or dare I say, a NEW The Muppet Show??) has never felt better. (5/8)
In this writer’s humble opinion, The Muppet Show is Jim Henson’s greatest achievement. It’s full of hilarious and memorable moments, terrific music and guest stars, and it launched the best entertainment franchise of all time. (6/8)
Every episode is required viewing for people who love Muppets, puppetry, comedy, music, nostalgia, and literally anyone who needs a little joy in their lives. Honestly, the timing is perfect, what with the state of our world today. (7/8)
On February 19, the world will receive the pinnacle of Muppet achievements. We’ll get to see all 120 episodes any time. New fans will come out of the woodworks. And Jim Henson’s work will get the spotlight it deserves. We can’t wait. (8/8)
