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Muppets Tonight is an American live-action/puppet family-oriented television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, the show was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater.
Original Release
03/08/1996 on ABC
US Release
03/08/1996
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dave Goelz | The Great Gonzo / Randy Pig / Bill the Bubble Guy / Waldorf / Gonzo the Great / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Don the Prop Guy / Artie Pipkin / Purple Rain Man / Gary Chuenga / Jean Dodd van Clamme / Flea / Bill / Co-Dependence Day Therapist / Morty, Rick Moranis' agent / Gary Cahuenga / Baby George / Dr. Pain / Gonzo / Cupid / Stu |
| Kevin Clash | Clifford / Mulch / Waldorf / Carter / Craniac / J.P. Grosse / Polly Lobster / one of the Reggae Rodents / Moo-Ing's henchman / Miss Piggy / Lester Tomwater / Bad Polly / Galahad / Animal |
| Bill Barretta | Zippity Zap / Bobo the Bear / Pepe the King Prawn / Marty Pipkin / The Cow Announcer / Howard Tubman / Pepé the King Prawn / Behemoth / Clueless Morgan / Johnny Fiama / Big Mean Carl / Zippety-Zap / David Hogsellhoff / One of the Elvises / Gil / Snookie Blyer / Sherlock Holmes / Ernst Stavros Grouper / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Bobo / Doglion / Frankie Yakovic / Pepe / Baby Kramer / Randall the Zebra / David Hoggselhoff / Carl / Captain Pighead / Rowlf |
| Jerry Nelson | Statler / Dr. Julius Strangepork / A. Ligator / The President / the head of the network / The Bird Announcer / Elvis / Slim Wilson / Ice Station Zebra / Percy the Ham-Eating Pig / Robbie / Announcer / Reggae Rodent / Vulture / Mama Fiama / Jowls / Dr. Watson / Robot Abraham Lincoln / Lobster / Clarissa / Bird Announcer / Camilla the Chicken / Lew Zealand / One of the Elvises / Scuzzball / Rob Reiner Muppet / Moo-Ing / Phil, Rick Moranis' lawyer / J. P. Grosse / Ernest Pleth / Baby Jerry |
| Steve Whitmire | Rizzo the Rat / Kermit the Frog / Flash / Andy Pig / Beaker / Kermit / Bean Bunny / Eugene / George the Janitor / Mr. Poodlepants / Meepzorp / Rizzo the rat / Miss Weatherington / Captain Pighead / Bug Llewelyn / Dance-a-Lot / Foo Foo / Lash Holstein |
| Brian Henson | Seymour / Nigel / Sal Minella / Sal Manilla / Dr. Phil van Neuter / One of the Elvises / Thor / Sid Knishes / Nigel the Director / Nigel the director |
| Leslie Carrara-Rudolph | Additional Muppets / Spamela Hamderson / Floor Manager / Shirley the Network Censor / Guenevere / Dorothy Bovine / Muppets Tonight floor manager / Darci / Baby Elaine / Miss Kathleen |
| Len Levitt | Additional Muppets |
| Drew Massey | Additional Muppets |
| Joe Selph | Additional Muppets |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Artist Formerly Known as Prince | Saturday, 13 September 1997 |
| 2 | Rick Moranis | Sunday, 14 September 1997 |
| 3 | Heather Locklear | Friday, 15 November 1996 |
| 4 | Pierce Brosnan | Friday, 18 October 1996 |
| 5 | Coolio & Don Rickles | Sunday, 19 October 1997 |
| 6 | Paula Abdul | Tuesday, 31 December 1996 |
| 7 | Dennis Quaid | Sunday, 16 November 1997 |
| 8 | The Cameo Show | Sunday, 07 December 1997 |
| 9 | The Best of Muppets Tonight! | Sunday, 21 December 1997 |
| 10 | The Gary Cahuenga Episode | Sunday, 28 December 1997 |
| 11 | Andie MacDowell | Sunday, 04 January 1998 |
| 12 | Johnny Fiama Leaves Home | Sunday, 08 February 1998 |
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Directors
Gary Halvorson, Greg V. Fera, Tom Trbovich, Brian Henson
Writers
Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Dick Blasucci, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Dan McGrath
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dave Goelz | The Great Gonzo / Randy Pig / Bill the Bubble Guy / Waldorf / Gonzo the Great / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Don the Prop Guy / Artie Pipkin / Purple Rain Man / Gary Chuenga / Jean Dodd van Clamme / Flea / Bill / Co-Dependence Day Therapist / Morty, Rick Moranis' agent / Gary Cahuenga / Baby George / Dr. Pain / Gonzo / Cupid / Stu |
| Kevin Clash | Clifford / Mulch / Waldorf / Carter / Craniac / J.P. Grosse / Polly Lobster / one of the Reggae Rodents / Moo-Ing's henchman / Miss Piggy / Lester Tomwater / Bad Polly / Galahad / Animal |
| Bill Barretta | Zippity Zap / Bobo the Bear / Pepe the King Prawn / Marty Pipkin / The Cow Announcer / Howard Tubman / Pepé the King Prawn / Behemoth / Clueless Morgan / Johnny Fiama / Big Mean Carl / Zippety-Zap / David Hogsellhoff / One of the Elvises / Gil / Snookie Blyer / Sherlock Holmes / Ernst Stavros Grouper / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Bobo / Doglion / Frankie Yakovic / Pepe / Baby Kramer / Randall the Zebra / David Hoggselhoff / Carl / Captain Pighead / Rowlf |
| Jerry Nelson | Statler / Dr. Julius Strangepork / A. Ligator / The President / the head of the network / The Bird Announcer / Elvis / Slim Wilson / Ice Station Zebra / Percy the Ham-Eating Pig / Robbie / Announcer / Reggae Rodent / Vulture / Mama Fiama / Jowls / Dr. Watson / Robot Abraham Lincoln / Lobster / Clarissa / Bird Announcer / Camilla the Chicken / Lew Zealand / One of the Elvises / Scuzzball / Rob Reiner Muppet / Moo-Ing / Phil, Rick Moranis' lawyer / J. P. Grosse / Ernest Pleth / Baby Jerry |
| Steve Whitmire | Rizzo the Rat / Kermit the Frog / Flash / Andy Pig / Beaker / Kermit / Bean Bunny / Eugene / George the Janitor / Mr. Poodlepants / Meepzorp / Rizzo the rat / Miss Weatherington / Captain Pighead / Bug Llewelyn / Dance-a-Lot / Foo Foo / Lash Holstein |
| Brian Henson | Seymour / Nigel / Sal Minella / Sal Manilla / Dr. Phil van Neuter / One of the Elvises / Thor / Sid Knishes / Nigel the Director / Nigel the director |
| Leslie Carrara-Rudolph | Additional Muppets / Spamela Hamderson / Floor Manager / Shirley the Network Censor / Guenevere / Dorothy Bovine / Muppets Tonight floor manager / Darci / Baby Elaine / Miss Kathleen |
| Len Levitt | Additional Muppets |
| Drew Massey | Additional Muppets |
| Joe Selph | Additional Muppets |
| Frank Oz | Animal / Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / The Snowths / Sam the Eagle / Chuck the Lion / Stagehand / (voice) (credit only) |
| Allan Trautman | Additional Muppets |
| Bruce Lanoil | Additional Muppets |
| Thom Fountain | Additional Muppets |
| Steven Ritz-Barr | Additional Muppets |
| Tim Blaney | Additional Muppets |
| Kevin Carlson | Additional Muppets |
| Brad Abrell | Additional Muppets |
| Phil Baron | Additional Muppets |
| John Kennedy | Additional Muppets |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Brian Henson | Executive Producer |
| Dick Blasucci | Executive Producer |
| Alex Rockwell | Executive Producer |
| Paul Flaherty | Producer |
| Chris Plourde | Producer |
| Annie Court | Producer |
| Martin G. Baker | Producer |
| Patric M. Verrone | Producer |
| Kirk R. Thatcher | Producer |
| Bernie Keating | Producer |
| Jim Lewis | Producer |
| Halle Stanford | Producer |
Editors
Cheryl Campsmith, Michael Weitzman, Robert S. Douglas, Michael Lorenzo
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Won |
| 1997 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1997 | Emmy | Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program | Won |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Technical Direction/Camera/Video for a Series | Nominated |
