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.
The crotchety team of Statler and Waldorf finally step down from their "bitter box" and get a chance to direct the show - a true calamity for the Muppets and guest Hal Linden.