ABC is developing a reboot of The Muppet Show, with Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady co-writing and exec-producing.
The network is slated to shoot a pilot presentation later this month under the working title Muppets 2015. Details of the plot are sketchy, but TVLine has obtained the following logline: “The Muppets excitedly gather at ABC for a meeting about the new Muppet Show. However, the show will not move forward unless Miss Piggy signs on.”
This isn’t Prady’s first brush with the Muppet-verse. He previously worked on Muppet Classic Theater and The Jim Henson Hour, as well as other Muppet specials.
Bob Kushell (Anger Management) will serve as show runner, EP and co-writer.
The original, syndicated Muppet Show aired from 1976 to 1981. ABC revived the franchise in 1996 with Muppets Tonight, but the series was cancelled after 10 episodes.
