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The Muppet Show (1976-1981)

The team from The Muppet Show accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Kelly Lyon in the press room with their Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Denise Pizzini, from left, Bethany Barton, Robert Aguirre and Chet Maxwell backstage at the Thank You Cam with their Emmy for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Denise Pizzini, from left, Chet Maxwell, Robert Aguirre, and Bethany Barton pose in the press room with their Emmys for Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Robert Aguirre, from left, Bethany Barton, Chet Maxwell, and Denise Pizzini accept the Emmy for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
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The Muppet Show (1976-1981)

The team from The Muppet Show accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Kelly Lyon in the press room with their Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Denise Pizzini, from left, Bethany Barton, Robert Aguirre and Chet Maxwell backstage at the Thank You Cam with their Emmy for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Denise Pizzini, from left, Chet Maxwell, Robert Aguirre, and Bethany Barton pose in the press room with their Emmys for Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Robert Aguirre, from left, Bethany Barton, Chet Maxwell, and Denise Pizzini accept the Emmy for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for The Muppet Show during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
Awards & Nominations News & Features
21 Nominations
4 Emmys
Show Wins Only
1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 All
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Nominee
Outstanding Writing In A Variety Or Music Program - 1980
The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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Jim Henson, Writer
Don Hinkley, Writer
Jerry Juhl, Writer
David Odell, Writer
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Nominee
Outstanding Costume Design For A Series - 1980
The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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Nominee
Outstanding Variety Or Music Program - 1980
The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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Nominee
Outstanding Directing In A Variety Or Music Program - 1980
The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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Winner
Outstanding Video Tape Editing For A Series - 1980
The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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Mariska Hargitay with her Emmys for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program for “My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay” during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards Mariska Hargitay with her Emmys for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program for “My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay” during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards
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Writing for a Variety Special: 78th Emmy Awards

The team from The Muppet Show accepts the Emmy for Writing for a Variety Special at the 78th Emmy Awards.

Picture Editing for Variety Programming: 78th Emmy Awards

Kelly Lyon accepts the Emmy for Picture Editing for Variety Programming at the 78th Emmy Awards.

Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): 78th Emmy Awards

The team from The Muppet Show accepts the Emmy for Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the 78th Emmy Awards.

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June 26, 2026

Muppets on Muppets: Kermit, Miss Piggy Interview Each Other