KnowraThe Muppet ShowLinked fromLinked fromThe 10 pages that link to The Muppet Show, each with the reason it gives.All 10Broader topic 4Related 5Narrower topic 1Running gagBroader topic: Recurring backstage disasters and character routines create gags across episodes.Television variety showBroader topic: It uses a fictional theater setting to parody and perform the variety format.Elton JohnRelated: His episode placed his flamboyant musical persona in a comic variety-show setting.MuppetBroader topic: The series established the Muppets as an ensemble of recurring characters with a shared performance style.Jim HensonBroader topic: Henson used the variety-show format to build a comic world around his puppet ensemble.Kermit the FrogRelated: The series established Kermit as a harried producer and onstage host.CaravanRelated: A comic performance of “Caravan” demonstrates the tune’s adaptability beyond conventional jazz settings.Bernadette PetersRelated: Her 1976 guest appearance paired her musical performance with the show's comic variety format.Edgar BergenRelated: Its puppet-centered comedy belongs to the performance tradition Bergen helped popularize.Animal (Muppet character)Narrower topic: Animal became a recurring character through the show’s backstage comedy and musical acts.