Muppets TV



Muppet TV is the current working title of the new French Muppet Show. In contrast to the earlier Le Muppet Show (which title was also used for the pilot), the series would feature new footage of the Muppets interacting with French celebrities rather than a re-dub of the original.

The series springs from a 2005 deal which controversial French radio comedian/producer Sébastien Cauet and French network TF1 made with the Walt Disney Company. Set in a talk show stage rather than a run-down theater,. The actual puppets were sent to France, and Cauet supplied the voice of Kermit (using a blend of French Kermit Roger Carel's voice and Jim Henson's characterization). Other of Cauet's radio colleagues supplied character voices, while French puppeteers, led by Yves Brunier, supplied the actual puppetry.

The 15 minute pilot (the intended running time for the new series) debuted over TF1 in November, 2005, with French actor/humorist Franck Dubosc as the featured guest. Segments included a parody of the French TV series Mon Incroyable Fiancé (retitled Mon incroyable Muppet) and Miss Piggy, ever sensual, pursuing guest star Dubosc.

A full series is currently expected in the fall of 2006.

Voices

 * Sebastien Cauet as Kermit
 * Franck Sportis as Miss Piggy
 * Marc Duquesnoy as Fozzie Bear and Gonzo