The Muppet Show

History

1 Feb 2004

The Walt Disney Company buys The Muppets from The Jim Henson Company.

29 Nov 2002

"It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" movie aires.

14 Jul 1999

"Muppets From Space" movie released in cinemas.

8 Mar 1996

"Muppets Tonight!" series aires.

16 Feb 1996

"Muppet Treasure Island" released in cinemas.

10 Dec 1992

"The Muppet Christmas Carol" movie released in cinemas.

7 Jan 1992

Richard Hunt dies due to AIDS, aged 40.

16 May 1990

Jim Henson (creator) dies due to bacterial pneumonia, aged 53.

6 May 1990

"The Muppets at Walt Disney World" movie aires.

25 Dec 1989

"A Muppet Family Christmas" movie aires.

14 Apr 1989

"The Jim Henson Hour" series aires.

15 Sep 1984

"Muppet Babies" series aires.

13 Jul 1984

"The Muppets Take Manhattan" released in cinemas.

26 Jun 1981

"The Great Muppet Caper" released in cinemas.

20 May 1981

"The Muppets Go to the Movies" movie aires.

20 Sep 1980

Series 5 aires.

5 Dec 1979

"John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together" movie aires.

20 Sep 1979

Series 4 aires.

31 May 1979

"The Muppet Movie" released in cinemas.

16 May 1979

"The Muppets Go Hollywood" movie aires.

18 Sep 1978

Series 3 aires.

16 Sep 1977

Series 2 aires.

25 Sep 1976

Series 1 aires.

10 Nov 1969

"Sesame Street" series aires.