Die Muppet Show

Die Muppet Show is the German version of The Muppet Show. The series aired on German network ZDF from 1977 until 1981.

As part of the partnership between ZDF and Henson/ATV, the original syndication package would not only be dubbed but contain a few specific alterations tailored to the market, in some ways foreshadowing the international aspects of Fraggle Rock. A new opening was prepared specifically for Germany, identical to the UK/English version but with a Die Muppet Show sign, and with occasional new Kermit footage to better match the German dialogue. The series also included one new guest star, singer Mary Roos, who performed a German version of "Lean on Me" with Rowlf, Animal, and others, in Episode 121. The new footage was taped in London and later redubbed. Eberhard Storeck, who also dubbed character voices, was the dialogue director and translator.

German Voices

 * Horst Gentzen as Kermit der Froesch
 * Marianne Wischmann as Miss Piggy
 * Bruno W. Pantel as Fozzie Bär
 * Werner Abrolat as Gonzo
 * Manfred Lichtenfeld and Walter Reichelt as Statler and Waldorf
 * Tina Hoeltel as Scooter
 * Michael Rüth as Rowlf
 * Wolf Ackva as Sam, der Adler
 * Eberhard Storeck as Der dänische Koch and Scooter's singing voice
 * Kurt Zips as Prof. Dr. Honigtau Bunsenbrenner
 * Donald Arthur as Beauregard