Saturday Night Muppets
Believe it or not, the debut season of SNL featured Jim Henson’s Muppets in every episode. A serendipitous connection through a shared manager led to Lorne Michaels and Jim Henson deciding to bring a darker twist to the puppet world on the comedy stage. However, this unique collaboration was not without its drama, as the Muppets performers and SNL crew found themselves in a comedy clash.
The cast members began to feel a twinge of jealousy as the Muppets stole their limelight and airtime. Meanwhile, the Muppet performers were not particularly thrilled with the sketches. Ultimately, the show’s producers decided to pull the plug. Unfazed, the quirky and darker Muppets took their unique charm to the forefront, becoming the stars of their very own show.