• Welcome to the Muppet Central Forum!
    You are viewing our forum as a guest. Join our free community to post topics and start private conversations. Please contact us if you need help.
  • Christmas Music
    Our 25th annual Christmas Music Merrython is underway on Muppet Central Radio. Listen to the best Muppet Christmas music of all-time through December 25.
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
    Let us know your thoughts on the Sesame Street appearance at the annual Macy's Parade.
  • Sesame Street debuts on Netflix
    Sesame Street Season 56 has premiered on Netflix and PBS. Let us know your thoughts on the anticipated season.
  • Back to the Rock Season 2
    Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Season 2 has premiered on AppleTV+. Watch the anticipated new season and let us know your thoughts.
  • Sam and Friends Book
    Read our review of the long-awaited book, "Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" by Muppet Historian Craig Shemin.
  • Jim Henson Idea Man
    Remember the life. Honor the legacy. Inspire your soul. The new Jim Henson documentary "Idea Man" is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
  • Bear arrives on Disney+
    The beloved series has been off the air for the past 15 years. Now all four seasons are finally available for a whole new generation.

Why isn't the Muppet Show on US TV?

BoyRaisin2

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2002
Messages
1,193
Reaction score
9
I wish the whole collection of Time Life DVDs would be sent to my house. Then I'd be cool.
 

Buck-Beaver

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 16, 2002
Messages
4,174
Reaction score
162
I think part of the reason a lot of Henson stuff is not on air is that they have a reputation for demanding high license fees. If you're a TV programmer and you can get Happy Days for $250* an episode versus The Muppet Show for $500 you're going to go to decide to go with the Fonz instead of the Foz.



*I have no idea what it costs to license TV shows on cable, I'm just making up numbers here.
 

Daffyfan4ever

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 7, 2002
Messages
5,082
Reaction score
602
BoyRaisin2 said:
I wish the whole collection of Time Life DVDs would be sent to my house. Then I'd be cool.
You and me both, pal. If TMS was on TV, I wouldn't be quite as upset about missing vol. 6 from Timelife. I could just tape it. I don't know though. Even if the show WAS on TV, they still wouldn't have the UK spots and some times they're the best parts. I don't know. :confused:
 
Top