Fridays

Fridays was a sketch comedy show that aired on ABC from 1980 to 1982, created to compete with Saturday Night Live. The cast included Michael Richards and Jack Burns.

In one skit involved a faux news report in which people hunted Muppets. The "Annual Muppet Hunt" took place in Henson, California, where the townspeople attacked puppets that have washed up on a beach, much to the chagrin of the protesters. The puppets are later sold to stores on Rodeo Drive where they are made into clothing, much like minks.

Actual Henson-brand puppets were used in the skit. Among them were Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Scooter, Rowlf, Animal, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster. Bert and Ernie are also named, but not shown.