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.