‘The Muppets’ Return to ABC With a Wonderful Trailer

Anything great about Jim Henson’s creations have already been said, especially with the incredible The Muppets film from 2011. But now the gang is returning to television with a brand new series coming this fall to ABC, along with a trailer you’ll have on repeat until the premiere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJkusicBa4

I admit I didn’t keep up on the developments of this show, but did they change Kermit’s voice? It doesn’t sound like Steve Whitmire.

The iconic The Muppet Show was always a show about putting on a variety show, but the visual language in TV has evolved since the Muppets were last on air. The faux-documentary style of The Office and Parks & Recreation are the new norm in serial comedy, and it’s clear that The Muppets, in using this language, are aiming for an older audience. It looks almost like Modern Family.

I’m not sure how much of that is a good or bad thing, and kids can and totally will watch this show. But barely a minute into this trailer and already they’ve made jokes about having sex with a sock puppet that looks like a bear.

I know it’s bad to admit this, but I’m excited. They poke fun at the documentary style in the cheapest way and actually saying you’re aiming for adults is a little off-putting, but that it’s all coming from the flapping mouths of sock puppets makes me smile. It may feel like your grandpa is making internet memes, but he spent a lot of time researching this stuff just to make you laugh and like him. There’s a charm to this show, no matter how much posturing it might come off as. I do hope this show will ensure these characters will stay fresh for the generations to come, and not become dated relics that even our parents find corny.

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