The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Reality TV show?

2005_10_ArtsRealitymuppets.jpg It was only a matter of time before the reality TV craze hit our little plush friends. Variety reports that ABC has ordered five episodes of America's Next Muppet, a "reality" series parodying American Idol and America's Next Top Model in which viewers choose a new colleague for the now Disney-owned Muppets. While some remain skeptical about the Muppets' new venture, we're excited that our childhood favorites will be back on air for, of all things, a reality TV spoof. Though we wonder -- will aspiring muppets break down crying in each judging as in ANTP? Who will judge -- probably Statler and Waldorf? Maybe Miss Piggy for the diva factor? We can only hope the Swedish chef at least merits a guest-judge spot.

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holy crap! that's awesome!!

a muppet faux-reality show is exciting and all, but you know what would make me even more excited (if that were possible)? if some network could rerun the original muppet show. and while they're at it, fraggle rock too. now those were quality tee vee shows.

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I agree 100%, Garth. Bring back the Muppet show!

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Now that's some reality tv I can appreciate. FYI: The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock are out on DVD now.

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Disney owns the Muppets, now? Ah fuck. There goes the neighborhood.

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