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Jim Henson's 1979 classic The Muppet Movie is back in the spotlight, with Alamo Drafthouse promoting the film to audiences. The original feature that launched Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang onto the big screen is being screened or re-released, prompting fans to reminisce about the musical comedy and its enduring place in family cinema.
- 2The Muppets Mark 50 Years After Nearly Never Being Made●The Muppets Turn 50 This Year But They Nearly Didn’t Get Made at All: SPOILERS https:// lemmy.today/post/61549869
The Muppets are marking their 50th anniversary this year, prompting fans to look back at the franchise's rocky origins. A new retrospective highlights how the beloved puppet troupe, created by Jim Henson, came close to never being produced at all, as early attempts to sell the characters to networks and studios repeatedly stalled before they found success.