The Muppets join PBS for "A Capitol Fourth" Friday July 4, 2014

[JimAndFrank]

According to BroadwayWorld.com, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will be making an appearance during the Independence Day celebrations on PBS's 'A Capitol Fourth'. Along with many other acts, the two Muppets will sing Rainbow Connection with the assistance of the National Symphony Orchestra.


"I love Washington D.C. Not only was it built on a swamp, but this is where I got my start in show business - on a local TV show in 1955," said Kermit the Frog. "Being in D.C. is like coming home!"

"Moi is thrilled to be part of this glorious patriotic celebration," adds Miss Piggy, who insists she's ready for all the pomp and pageantry. "Let's face it, wherever I go there's usually fireworks."

Other bit players are songwriter Phillip Phillips and composer John Williams among many others. The program will air from 8pm til 9:30pm.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/...e-Muppets-Join-PBS-A-CAPITOL-FOURTH-20140616#

 

[Muppet Master]

Awesome! Why watch fireworks when you have muppets . Hope to see Sam and Crazy Harry their too, for patriotism and to launch the fireworks.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Patti LaBelle will also be performing as well.

 

[Pinkflower7783]

I will make sure I am home at 8:00 for this!!!

 

[fozzieisfunny]

Do any of you guys know exactly what time The Muppets will be performing?

 

[FrackleFan2012]

I cannot wait to watch this on PBS tonight.

 

[Muppet Master]

http://www.locatetv.com/tv/capitol-fourth/8686737

The special's on 8pm, but if you miss it, they re-air it at 9:30!

 

[Eyeball]

Anyone gonna post any streams (if any actually exist) for this? Even if it is just a brief appearance I'd hate to miss out.

 

[Muppetfan44]

FYI, muppets will go on around 8:13. I'll be at the concert in person and I can't wait!

 

[Phillip]

Now that the show is underway, we're moving the discussion here.