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Muppets' Emmy Sweep: Series Greenlight Still Elusive
10 Sep
Summary
- The Muppet Show special won four Emmy trophies for Disney.
- Despite success, a new Muppet Show series has not been picked up.
- Creative differences are reportedly hindering a series order.
The Muppet Show special has unexpectedly become Disney's standout performer at the 2026 Emmy Awards, garnering four trophies over the past weekend. This success accounts for a significant portion of Disney's overall Emmy haul. The variety special, which debuted on February 4, also achieved high ratings, with Disney reporting nearly 8 million multi-platform viewers within eight days of its release.
Despite the accolades and viewership, a series order for The Muppet Show has yet to be confirmed. The revival, a collaboration between 20th Television, The Muppets Studio, and Point Grey Pictures, aimed to bring Kermit and friends back to television. However, sources indicate that aligning on a compelling premise for an ongoing series has proven challenging for all involved production entities.
While no active series discussions are currently underway, there's hope that the Emmy wins might provide renewed momentum. This could encourage all parties to collaborate and find a winning format that satisfies everyone. The special is also noted for its contributions to Sabrina Carpenter's potential EGOT status, earning her an Emmy as an executive producer.
