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With few exceptions, The Muppets have always been presented as real living characters within the universe of their productions. The Muppet characters have also made many appearances as "real" characters on real-world, non-fiction programs, often appearing as celebrity guests or acts on talk shows, variety shows, game shows, cooking shows or documentaries. But rarely have Muppet characters appeared in programs of fiction, such as sitcoms, dramas or films. In many cases when they are referenced in outside fiction, they are presented just as they are in real life -- as a group of fictional puppet characters performed by puppeteers. (One exception is Greg the Bunny, where they are frequently referenced as real living characters.) However, there are some instances in which the Muppets have been featured as independent living characters in outside fiction.

Muppets presented in fiction as real living characters[]

  • Between the Lions β€” Bert, Ernie, Big Bird and Elmo made guest appearances during the second season.
  • 30 Rock β€” Kermit the Frog appears as a part of Jack's eulogy to his mother; Miss Piggy appears in a magazine picture from an apparent event she attended.

Muppets presented in fiction as characters of a famous puppet act[]

  • Soul Man β€” Big Bird appears as himself.

Muppets presented in fiction as famous characters in personal fantasies[]

  • The Cosby Show β€” Muppets appear as characters in a dream sequence.
  • Cosby β€” Elmo appears in Griffin's imagination on the double-length fourth season episode "Superstar."
  • Good Luck Charlie β€” Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Animal, and chickens appear in Teddy's dream.

Muppets hired to play other characters outside their own franchise[]

  • Amphibia β€” Kermit the Frog was marketed as guest starring as the voice of Crumpet the Frog (although Matt Vogel received on-screen credit).
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