The Muppets are an American ensemble cast of puppet characters known for an absurdist, slapstick, burlesque, and self-referential style of musical variety-sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson in 1955,
Jim Henson in 1989
Songwriter Bret McKenzie won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2012 for "Man or Muppet" from The Muppets, winning the first Oscar for the franchise.
The Muppet Show is a 2026 American variety sketch comedy television special starring the Muppets. It is presented as a revival of the original Muppet Show series created by Jim Henson, featuring recur