On this day September 14 1985, Jim Hensons Little Muppet Monsters premiered on CBS. Intended as a companion to Muppet Babies, the show featured new Muppet characters including Tug, Molly, and Boo who produced their own television programs from the basement.
The format blended live action puppetry with animated segments featuring classic Muppet favorites like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo. Despite the creative concept and Jim Hensons name attached, production delays and difficulties with the animated portions led to the series ending after only a few episodes aired.
Although short lived, Little Muppet Monsters remains a fascinating part of Muppet history, remembered for its ambition to expand the Muppet universe beyond its better known shows.
80s insight: Jim Hensons Little Muppet Monsters reflected the 1980s trend of experimenting with mixed formats in childrens programming, combining puppetry, animation, and comedy into a single Saturday morning experience.
The format blended live action puppetry with animated segments featuring classic Muppet favorites like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo. Despite the creative concept and Jim Hensons name attached, production delays and difficulties with the animated portions led to the series ending after only a few episodes aired.
Although short lived, Little Muppet Monsters remains a fascinating part of Muppet history, remembered for its ambition to expand the Muppet universe beyond its better known shows.
80s insight: Jim Hensons Little Muppet Monsters reflected the 1980s trend of experimenting with mixed formats in childrens programming, combining puppetry, animation, and comedy into a single Saturday morning experience.
