Seth Rogen was smart enough to realize that The Muppet Show was never broken; it didn't need fixing. It just needed to come back to television. He has executed a loving and faithful revival with The Muppet Show.

ABC's special commemorating the original series' 50th anniversary stars Sabrina Carpenter—and leaves us wanting more.

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Ever since The Walt Disney Co. bought The Muppets in 2004, Disney’s efforts to keep the characters alive for new generations have met with limited success.

The backdoor pilot of the classic variety show earns overwhelming praise right as the Muppets prepare to become a bigger part of Disney parks

This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.

After countless failed gimmicks, this time it’s just like you remembered it.

On the 50th anniversary of Jim Henson’s show, the Muppets — with a boost from guest star Sabrina Carpenter — pick up exactly where they left off.