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[Cbajd5]

wait

abc stands for american broadcasting company

why did i never realize this

 

[Recidivus Crimen]

Looks alright. Worth checking out at least.

 

[ClivePwned]

If you watched the Youtube version of this that was up earlier today with the weird cuts in the audio, the entire audio was pitched up for some reason. The video on Twitter has the correct sound and the voices are the appropriate pitch.

yeah, outside of the US, the trailer is here and watchable
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=44282

Modern Family with Muppets- could be great.

 

[BokehKing]

Did Kermit saying Hell catch anybody else off guard? I'm surprised Disney let them get away with that.


Cue somebody posting a supercut of Muppets cursing in 3...2...1...

No but him saying doctor teeth and the electric mayhem band are now happy 'legally' caught me off guard, but off course they all smoke marijuana

 

[CrunchyFrog]

wait it's a sitcom and not a variety show? I guess this could be alright, but I see this dipping very quickly into cynicism and self-deprecation based on the trailer

 

[WillyFive]

Looks nice, so it will get cancelled quickly.

Also, I hate that handheld format. They like to mock it, but they still continue to do it, which doesn't make it any better.

 

[bengraven]

I always liked the "backstage" area of the original Muppets show because it was a charming, cozy little dirty theater. Going to miss that since it's been replaced by a Hollywood writer's room, but I'm looking forward to this a ton.

 

[eyeball_kid]

Kermit's voice still bothers me.

But this looks ok.

Yeah, most of the voices sound a bit off, except for Miss Piggie's and Gonzo's. Kermit's voice bothers me less than Fozzie's does. Fozzie's is way too high-pitched and lacks that that kind of Jewish stand-up comic cadence that Frank Oz gave it. But I guess there's not much of the original VA talent left at this point, if any.

 

[Enron]

ok i'm in

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Kermit's voice sounds a bit off, but this looks so good. I love how they're bringing back obscure characters like Chip from The Jim Henson Hour.

 

[Cuburt]

Looks pretty good.

I haven't seen the last 2 movies but I've heard they are good.

I'll check this out, especially since it's probably going to be the lead in for SHIELD on Tuesdays it seems.

 

[Jest Chillin]

Looks nice, so it will get cancelled quickly.

Also, I hate that handheld format. They like to mock it, but they still continue to do it, which doesn't make it any better.

Muppets are Disney, so there's value in keeping the series as long as it does decently enough in the ratings. The IP is also fairly popular, so it should start off well enough.

 

[brochiller]

My most anticipated show of the fall after that trailer.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

Damn, Kermit got game.

 

[Razmos]

This looks amazing.

 

[Poona]

Really looking forward to it. Just now need to hear when/how it's airing in Australia.

 

[Zeyphersan]

Looks great! Though I'm struggling to stay optimistic given the cliff the Muppets: Most Wanted fell off, especially after the phenomenal first movie

 

[Maximo]

Im really fucking hyped for this.

 

[Technosteve]

did piggy say i blue that guy?

 

[Gonzo The Great]

did piggy say i blue that guy?

No, she said "blue guy" while referring to me.

 

[Ovid]

Looks great!

I literally lol'd at the Fozzie in the woods scene.

 

[Cbajd5]

No, she said "blue guy" while referring to me.

No, you're Gary.

 

[fritolay]

Yeeeeesssssssss! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

If I watch it live, and have it record on my DVR, will they count it as 2 viewings to help boost ratings?

Yeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssss!!!! Can't wait.

 

[bryehn]

Looks fun, but is in serious need of Pepe.

and Rizzo.

 

[TheAbsolution]

Yeeeeesssssssss! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

If I watch it live, and have it record on my DVR, will they count it as 2 viewings to help boost ratings?

Yeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssss!!!! Can't wait.

Not unless you are a Nielsen family, no.

 

[petethepanda]

Looks pretty good, but I really didn't like the first of the new movies (didn't see the second) so I'm definitely keeping expectations in check.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Use to be a huge fan of the Muppets when I was a little one, I don't know if I can watch it every week. I'll check out the first episode I guess. The trailer was pretty good, I will give them that.

 

[Toothless]

Looks freaking great. Gonzo already seems to be reclaiming his title as Best Muppet.

 

[border]

Looks very good, and I'm not really even that big of a Muppets fan.

I like Gonzo complaining about the 1-on-1 interview cutaways. I hope that wasn't just way of lampshading, and that the show is actually not going to rely on cutaways.

 

[PopeReal]

Fuck yes. Broadcast TV is relevant again.

 

[SolidSnakesMyStepDad]

I cant tell if this is actually funny or if it's only funny because the muppets are saying this. Regardless I am excited to see how this turns out.

 

[V-Faction]

I'm down with it.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I never really liked Pepe. Wouldn't mind if he doesn't show up too often.

 

[BokehKing]

I never really liked Pepe. Wouldn't mind if he doesn't show up too often.

Yeah, he seems to be a favorite of Muppets fans that did not grow up on the original series.


Top 3 Muppets

1)Gonzo
2)Rizzo
3)Animal

(feel free to list your top 3)


I think the reason the original show was so good because the caliber of stars that was on it at the time
Diana Ross, Milton Berle, Steve Martin, Bob Hope, Elton John, Don Knotts, stallone, Phillis Diller, Carol Burnett, etc etc

 

[Tagg9]

Of all the new shows announced thus far, this actually looks the most promising. And it's the fucking Muppets.

 

[Salsa]

cant waiiiiiit

 

[ivysaur12]

Looks very good, and I'm not really even that big of a Muppets fan.

I like Gonzo complaining about the 1-on-1 interview cutaways. I hope that wasn't just way of lampshading, and that the show is actually not going to rely on cutaways.

It is.

 

[Jables Swan]

Top 3 Muppets

1)Gonzo
2)Rizzo
3)Animal

(feel free to list your top 3)

Top 3 Muppets

1)Fozzie
2)Gonzo
3)Animal

Can't wait for this.

 

[Wag]

As long as Martha Stewart is in it I'm OK with that.

 

[franzer]

Looks great, can't wait. Looks like all the other sitcoms on ABC (Modern Family, etc), but that's not a bad thing, especially with muppets.

 

[bob_arctor]

Day. One.

 

[Cheesemeister]

Found mirror for international viewers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40JjSRZLjHM

Thank you.

What's up with the voices? Could they not get Frank Oz? Or Steve Whitmire?

 

[Lynd7]

Looks pretty good, but I really didn't like the first of the new movies (didn't see the second) so I'm definitely keeping expectations in check.

I thought the first movie was great, the second one was watchable for me, but not all that great.

If another movie comes, I kinda hope they get Jason Segal back on board for the development.

 

[Bentendo]

What does Animal say in the trailer?

 

[Leynos]

What does Animal say in the trailer?

That he would do nudity if it was tasteful.

 

[RCSI]

I'll give it a chance. I did like what I saw from the trailer.

 

[Thorakai]

mods please update Gonzo The Great's username

thanks

 

[Briarios]

If you really think about it, The Muppet Show was like one of the earliest "reality" shows -- showing what goes on behind the scenes. Updating it this way makes perfect sense.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Looks great.

 

[wenis]

I'm in. My life can always use more Muppets.