The Muppets (2015)

In 2015, ABC developed a pilot presentation for new television series featuring The Mupepts under the working title "Muppets 2015."

According to a project description from ABC: "Subverting the expectations of reality TV, this mockumentary looks at the day to day lives of the Muppets and the mayhem that ensues as they try to get a new network series up and running. Mixing the Muppets’ signature brand of nonsense with the hilarity of shows like The Comeback and Curb Your Enthusiasm, this series finally answers the question, “What happens when the Muppets go home?"

Descriptions of the pilot presentation state that "The Muppets excitedly gather at ABC for a meeting about the new Muppet Show. However, the show will not move forward unless Miss Piggy signs on." Early sources say the concept for the presentation pilot also features turmoil in Piggy and Kermit's relationship and includes plans for celebrity cameos — including Miss Piggy's current co-star and Fozzie's girlfriend and her parents.

Production Weekly reported on April 2, 2015 that Randall Einhorn (The Office, Survivor) would direct the pilot. The project was written by Bill Prady ( Miss Piggy's Hollywood, The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, The Big Bang Theory) along with Bob Kushell (The Simpsons, 3rd Rock from the Sun'') who will also serve as showrunner. Executive producers for the project include Einhorn, Prady, Kushell and Bill Barretta.

The presentation pilot filmed the week of April 12, 2015 on the Disney lot in Burbank, CA.