Watch The Pitch That Started ABC’s ‘The Muppets’!

ABC today released the first look presentation of the upcoming The Muppets. This presentation first screened back at Comic-Con, and is said to be the pitch that convinced ABC to bring The Muppets to series.

This time around, the show has been given a more adult theme, as evident with the topic of interspecies children between Fozzy Bear and his human girlfriend. The format of the clip was the camera crew/interview style reminiscent of The Office and 30 Rock, which was hilariously mocked by Gonzo. The 10 minute clip was also featured guest stars Topher Grace and Elizabeth Banks. It’s not clear if the show will include skits or musical numbers from the original Muppet Show, but here’s hoping for some Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem covers.

As a Muppets fan, I hope this is successful. I know Muppets Most Wanted couldn’t compare to Jason Segel’s The Muppets, but it still had some charm and catchy songs. I felt that it strayed so far from that first film that interest dropped, and didn’t carry the same fever to to go watch and keep them relevant. The show seems to bring it a bit back to the meta and self awareness of the first movie.

The Muppets is set to premiere this Fall!

https://youtu.be/x2B5d-8H588