Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight is a variety sketch comedy show that brings the beloved Muppets back to television in a brand new setting. Hosted by a bumbling, aspiring starlet named "Claire Fiddle" (played by Sandra Bernhard in the first season and later by Joan Rivers), the show features a "show-within-a-show" format where the Muppets try to put on a live television program each week. Each episode boasts a different celebrity guest star who interacts with the Muppets in various skits, musical numbers, and recurring segments like "Pigs in Space" and "Mulch", a bizarre parody of late-night talk shows.

Muppets Tonight received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its return to the classic Muppet format and its clever humor that appealed to both children and adults. While it didn't quite reach the iconic status of its predecessor, The Muppet Show, it was appreciated for its fresh take and celebrity guest appeal. Audience reception was also favorable, though it struggled to find a consistent viewership in its initial run.

• Praised for its faithful continuation of the Muppet legacy and its inventive skits.
• Celebrity guest stars were a highlight, adding a modern touch to the familiar Muppet antics.
• Some critics noted it lacked the innovative spark of the original 'The Muppet Show', but was still highly enjoyable.

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The show featured a recurring bit called "Mulch," a parody of late-night talk shows, which often involved bizarre and surreal humor, a departure from some of the Muppets' earlier work.