Chris Langham Muppet Show episode missing on Disney+

[DMHFan]

I can't figure out the real reason as to why the episode of The Muppet Show guest starring Chris Langham is not on Disney+. People think it's due to Langham's bad activity from 2005-2007. However, he was released from prison in November 2007, and he starred in the 2011 movie Black Pond. Also, German TV channel ProSieben Fun aired the episode in 2012 and 2013, and Disney Channel Germany aired the episode on September 28, 2014, according to here:

Die Muppet Show Staffel 5, Folge 19: Chris Langham

Zu Besuch kommt diesmal ein Komödiant: Chris Langham aus England. Kermit übernimmt mit Robin die Eröffnung. Unterdessen unterhält sich Adler Sam …

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With that, I don't see why Disney+ doesn't have the episode yet, despite it being a day since The Muppet Show was added to the service. Maybe they'll add it in a few months or so.

 

[CoolGuy1013]

The thread on MC says it’s due to music rights issues, but I personally believe it’s because of his actions.

Then again, I said this right after I discovered his actions, and right before I found out he did it:
“Whose? Last I checked, Paul Reubens was never on the Muppet Show.”
And yet Reubens kinda still has a career.

 

[LittleJerry92]

If it’s not music rights issues, it likely is because of his past actions. I mean, he was involved in possession of child pornography! That is a big no-no.

 

[DMHFan]

You know something? I have two possible reasons as to why this episode isn't on Disney+ as of now:
1. Music rights issues (Music rights issues are also why the Brooke Shields episode isn't on Disney+)
2. Disney forgot to include the episode/left it out by accident

 

[MuppetSpot]

I’m gonna be blunt with you, they’re not gonna have the episode. End of story, bye bye, see you later.

Edit: Besides I heard Joe from Toughpigs talked with Disney and it was confirmed that they will not put the episode on the Disney+.

 

[Muppet Master]

I'm fine with his episode being omitted. I'm not for removing someone's work due to unproven allegations or because of a comment they made on Twitter but Chris Langham was found guilty of doing something absolutely sickening. All I can say is that I wish Richard Pryor had been able to make it to the taping so this could have all been avoided (he was originally slated to be the guest for the episode).

 

[DMHFan]

Edit: Besides I heard Joe from Toughpigs talked with Disney and it was confirmed that they will not put the episode on the Disney+.

Well. That's understandable. Besides, The Muppet Show's not the only show on Disney+ that's missing episodes. I've read that some shows like Smart Guy, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Andi Mack also have missing episodes that aren't on Disney+.

By the way, where did you hear that Joe from ToughPigs talked with Disney about the Chris Langham episode not being on Disney+? Any proof?

 

[MuppetSpot]

ToughPigs

 

[Phillip]

The thread on MC says it’s due to music rights issues, but I personally believe it’s because of his actions.

Where did you see that? It sounds like you may be confusing the Chris Langham episode with Brookie Shields which was omitted because of music rights.

As was said on Friday, the Chris Langham episode is not currently on Disney+ due to his legal issues which led to his incarceration in 2007.

 

[CoolGuy1013]

Thanks for the clarification Phil.