1981

Television/Movies

 * The Muppet Show ends fifth season, begins series of syndicated repeats


 * The Muppets Go to the Movies on ABC, May 20


 * The Great Muppet Caper released June 26


 * Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show in syndication

Books/Magazines

 * Miss Piggy's Guide to Life
 * Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show
 * Appearances on the cover of TV Guide and The Saturday Evening Post (the latter spoofed a Norman Rockwell painting)

Storybooks

 * ABC Toy Chest
 * The Amazing Mumford Presents The Magic Weather Show
 * Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
 * A Day in the Life of Oscar the Grouch
 * I Have a Friend
 * Kermit and Cleopigtra

Stage Shows

 * Big Bird's Super Spectacular Totally Amateur Show debuts