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).