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#4031: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-10-22, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Dudley Moore , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4032: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-10-29, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Arlo Guthrie , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4033: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-11-05, WCBS, 27 min.
Victor Borge , The Muppets , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4034: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-11-12, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Beverly Sills , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4035: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-11-19, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Liza Minnelli , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4036: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-11-26, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Lola Falana , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4037: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-12-03, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Phyllis George , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4038: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-12-10, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Jim Henson , John Denver

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4039: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1979-12-17, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Jim Henson , Linda Lavin

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#19967: MUPPET SHOW
1979-12-31, SYND, min.
The Muppets , Liza Minnelli

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.    

Guest: Liza Minnelli.        
#6596: MUPPET SHOW
1980-11-03, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Linda Ronstadt

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

Kermit is all tied up after guest Linda Ronstadt croons "I've Got a Crush on You," and a green-eyed Miss Piggy locks him up for safe-keeping. Also, Linda sings "Blue Bayou."
#6597: MUPPET SHOW
1980-11-10, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Glenda Jackson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

It's "Anchors Aweigh" for the Muppets when guest Glenda Jackson arrives as a pillaging pirate, and hijacks the theater out to sea.
#6598: MUPPET SHOW
1980-11-17, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Loretta Swit

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

After Miss Piggy creates a bogus press story about a "secret" marriage between her and Kermit, the green emcee fires the swine star - and guest Loretta "Hot Lips" Swit finds herself in "hot water!"
#6599: MUPPET SHOW
1980-11-24, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Mac Davis

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

While singing "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me," guest Mac Davis takes to the water in a Muppet aquarium, backed by a "fishy" chorus and Miss Piggy, the magnificent mermaid.
#6600: MUPPET SHOW
1980-12-01, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Hal Linden

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

The crotchety team of Statler and Waldorf finally step down from their "bitter box" and get a chance to direct the show - a true calamity for the Muppets and guest Hal Linden.
#6606: MUPPET SHOW
1980-12-08, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Jean-Pierre Rampal

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6577: MARIE
1980-12-12, NBC, 60 min.
Marie Osmond , Gavin MacLeod , Howard Itzkowitz

December 12, 1980-September 26, 1981. This hour series was intermittently scheduled in several different time slots during this nine-month run, making it difficult to receive a loyal audience knowing when a next broadcast would air.

Debut: Marie Osmond comes of age with her own comedy and variety show. Scheduled gust for the opener: Gavin MacLeod. Regulars include Howard Itzkowitz.
#6607: MUPPET SHOW
1980-12-15, SYND, 30 min.
Carol Burnett , The Muppets

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

Funny lady Carol Burnett isn't laughing when she's literally swept off her feet by frenzied drummer Animal in a never-ending dance marathon.
#6578: MARIE
1980-12-19, NBC, 60 min.
Marie Osmond , The Pointer Sisters , Tony Orlando , Howard Itzkowitz , Jay Johnson

December 12, 1980-September 26, 1981. This hour series was intermittently scheduled in several different time slots during this nine-month run, making it difficult to receive a loyal audience knowing when a next broadcast would air.

Scheduled: Tony Orlando, the Pointer Sisters and Jay Johnson. In skits, Marie and Jay spoof "BJ and the Bear"; a homeowner goes overboard on security; and Marie plays a woman diagnosed as terminally silly. Regulars include Howard Itzkowitz.
#6713: MAC DAVIS SPECIAL, THE
1980-12-23, NBC, 60 min.
Mac Davis , Melissa Manchester , Linda Gray , Mills Watson

Special: Linda Gray, Melissa Manchester and Mills Watson join Davis in a Yuletide special.
#6579: MARIE
1980-12-26, NBC, 60 min.
Andy Williams , Marie Osmond , Howard Itzkowitz

December 12, 1980-September 26, 1981. This hour series was intermittently scheduled in several different time slots during this nine-month run, making it difficult to receive a loyal audience knowing when a next broadcast would air.

Scheduled: Guest Andy Williams joins Marie in a musical tribute to John Lennon. In a sketch, Marie plays a lion tamer who practices her art on insurance salesmen.
#6588: MONTE CARLO SHOW, THE
1981-01-16, WPIX, 60 min.
Patrick Wayne , Charo , Jolis & Simone , Demis Roussos

Syndicated-1980. Patrick Wayne hosts this one hour syndicated variety show taped on location at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

An old-style variety show set in Monte Carlo. The main features of this show included songs, dance routines, comedy sketches and interviews with celebrities famous mainly for appearing in other, similar, variety shows.

Guests: Charo; and singers Jolis & Simone and Demis Roussos. Charo performs "One Guantanamo" and "Recuerdos de la Alhambra." Demis sings "Needing You."             
#6589: MONTE CARLO SHOW, THE
1981-01-23, WPIX, 60 min.
Patrick Wayne , The Hudson Brothers , Neil Sedaka , Loretta Swit

Syndicated-1980. Patrick Wayne hosts this one hour syndicated variety show taped on location at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

The guests include Neil Sedaka, the Hudson Brothers and Loretta Swit. Music includes "All You Need Is The Music" (Neil) and "How Long Has This Been Going On" (Loretta).
#6608: MUPPET SHOW
1981-01-26, SYND, 30 min.
Johnny Cash , The Muppets

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

Kermit's idea to broadcast the show on a country-music station for guest Johnny Cash turns sour when WHOG's Big Tiny Tallsaddle gets too big for his britches. 

             
#6590: MONTE CARLO SHOW, THE
1981-02-01, WPIX, 60 min.
Patrick Wayne , Juliet Prowse , Sacha Distel , Shields and Yarnell , First Harmonic Brass Band

Syndicated-1980. Patrick Wayne hosts this one hour syndicated variety show taped on location at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
#6609: MUPPET SHOW
1981-02-02, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Chris Langham

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

If the Muppets appreciate clever scripts they ought to be on their best behavior for guest Chris Langham - after all, he's a writer for their show! Music: "Friendship" (Kermit, Robin, Muppet whales).
#6591: MONTE CARLO SHOW, THE
1981-02-08, WPIX, 60 min.
Patrick Wayne , Joel Grey , Phyllis Diller , Rod McKuen

Syndicated-1980. Patrick Wayne hosts this one hour syndicated variety show taped on location at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

The guests include Joel Grey, Phyllis Diller and Rod McKuen.                                                                              
#6610: MUPPET SHOW
1981-02-09, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Melissa Manchester

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

AFter the Vienna Downhill Choir takes a bad fall, only guest Melissa Manchester's smooth rendition of "Don't Cry Out Loud" can calm the Muppets.
#6580: MARIE
1981-09-12, NBC, 60 min.
Bob Hope , Marie Osmond , Jimmy Osmond , Nancy Steen , Nell Carter

December 12, 1980-September 26, 1981. This hour series was intermittently scheduled in several different time slots during this nine-month run, making it difficult to receive a loyal audience knowing when a neggxt broadcast would air.

Return: More music and variety with Marie and her guests Bob Hope, Nell Carter and Jimmy Osmond. In routines, Hope and Marie sing and dance about traveling; and Marie plays the operator of a hall faced with the mass defection of a ballet troupe. Regulars include Nancy Steen. 

Musical Highlights:
- "Celebration" ... Marie, dancers
- Medley of swing tunes ... Nell, Marie, Jimmy
- "Did You Have to Make Me Feel Uncertain" ... Jimmy
#6623: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-02, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Doug Henning

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6611: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-07, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Dom DeLuise

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6612: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-08, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Madeline Kahn

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6613: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-09, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Harvey Korman

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6614: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-14, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Loretta Lynn

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6615: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-15, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Kenny Rogers

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6621: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-16, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Crystal Gayle

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6622: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-21, SYND, 30 min.
Vincent Price , The Muppets

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6624: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-23, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Marty Feldman

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6625: MUPPET SHOW
1981-10-26, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Elton John

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4040: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-11-30, WCBS, 27 min.
Juliet Prowse , The Muppets , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4041: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-02, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Ben Vereen , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4042: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-04, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Rita Moreno , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4043: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-07, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Beverly Sills , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4044: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-09, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Jim Henson , Rudolf Nureyev

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4045: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-14, WCBS, 27 min.
The Muppets , Sandy Duncan , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4046: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-16, WCBS, 27 min.
Jonathan Winters , The Muppets , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#4047: MUPPET SHOW, THE
1981-12-21, WCBS, 27 min.
Danny Kaye , The Muppets , Jim Henson

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6616: MUPPET SHOW
1982-02-22, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Linda Ronstadt

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6617: MUPPET SHOW
1982-02-25, SYND, 30 min.
The Muppets , Melissa Manchester

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
#6618: MUPPET SHOW
1982-03-01, SYND, 30 min.
Sylvester Stallone , The Muppets

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
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