1976

Television

 * The Land of Gorch sketches finish airing on NBC's Saturday Night Live, January 10 - September 18


 * The Muppet Show Season 1 begins airing in syndication, September 26


 * Sesamstraat premieres in Germany

Storybooks

 * Grover's Little Red Riding Hood
 * How to Be a Grouch
 * I am a Monster