They’re gonna be performing the world premiere of their one-of-a-kind version of the Electric Light Orchestra’s classic, ‘Mr. It didn’t help that their tour bus broke down, but you know you got to do what you got to do. He continued, “They took a break from touring to be part of ‘Dear Earth’. “That’s Janice and Floyd and Zoot, and of course Animal, and I really didn’t have to do anything.”
We’re bringing along Doctor Teeth and the Electric Mayhem,” Kermit revealed. With such a star-studded lineup, it didn’t take much for the frog to convince his Muppet friends to join in on the fun. She’s such a powerful singer and she sometimes has green hair, and I would love to know how she grows it.” “Well, you know, no offence to the president, but I’m really excited to meet Billie Eilish,” Kermit shared. You’re going to laugh, you’re going to learn, you’re gonna definitely see a talking frog.”Ī post shared by The Muppets Kermit said he was excited to share the stage with the former president, he admitted that he was most excited to meet Eilish. “You’re going to see great performances and inspirational messages from people like Billie Elish and Jaden Smith and President Obama, and even the Muppets own Doctor Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. “‘Dear Earth’…well, it’s about what all of us can do to help the planet, help earth, and it’s for humans as well as frogs and pigs and bears and whatever’s, because we could all make a difference,” he explained.
In the special, Kermit and his Muppet friends team up with Billie Eilish, Jaden Smith, President Barack Obama and more to celebrate the planet and share the small ways in which we can all help make earth a better place. “Or you’re gonna have a very long talk the next time you see each other and then unfortunately for me, Miss Piggy never misses your show.” “I guess I would say, you know, when you’ve dated somebody, you should…and maybe things don’t work out how you maybe want or not want ’em…I don’t wanna say one way or the other, but never let that other person watch your interviews on Entertainment Tonight,” Kermit joked. Sky 1 beat competition from ITV and the BBC to show The Muppets which premieres in October after its release on ABC in the US on Tuesday 22 September.When in doubt, let Kermit the Frog figure it out! The Muppets star spoke to ET’s Nischelle Turner about life since his breakup with Miss Piggy and how the two have managed to work together on their YouTube Originals’ special, “Dear Earth”. Sky's Senior Acquisitions Manager Lucy Criddle, acquired the new programme. The mockumentary features in Sky’s new autumn season of shows, which includes You, Me & The Apocalypse starring Killing Kennedy’s Rob Lowe.ĭiscussing The Muppets, Dayna Donaldson, General Manager, Media Distribution, Disney UK and Ireland commented: "We are delighted to bring the much-loved characters and universally cheeky storylines to Sky’s already powerful slate of Disney content across the Sky portfolio, including Sky Movies Disney and ABC Studios’ Scandal and Criminal Minds.” It has been reported that celebrities including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence are to star in the programme. It has been rumoured that he is now seeing fellow cast member, Denise. The show hit the headlines earlier this month when Kermit the Frog tweeted that he was no longer seeing Miss Piggy. Much-loved characters such as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo will return. The Muppets promises a candid look at what goes on before and after they start the music and light the lights!" Sky1 director, Adam McDonald, said: "Get ready to see the Muppets like you've never seen them before - with no-holds-barred access as they prepare for their big reunion. The programme will feature behind the scenes footage and interviews, as the Muppets prepare to reunite for a new television series.
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The programme will be the Muppets' first television network series since Muppets Tonight, which was broadcast between 1996 and 1998.Ĭo-written by T he Big Bang Theory’s Bill Prady and Anger Managament’s Bob Kushell, the episodes will follow a documentary-style format, focusing on the characters' personal lives and relationships. Sky 1 has won the rights to air the new Muppets' television show, The Muppets.