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Janice Through the Years

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The Evolution of Janice (1975-present)


Image As seen in Year Notes
The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence 1975-1976 The original Janice puppet was used in two Muppet Meeting Films, The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence and season one of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Season 1
1976 A new Janice puppet debuts in episode 117 with a more "rounded" head shape, making her look like the Janice we know today. Her skin color is a brighter orange.
The Muppet Show
Season 2
1977-1980 Janice has had a bit of dental work.
A Muppet Family Christmas 1980-1990 Janice sports a ponytail in The Muppets Take Manhattan. She retains this look through the 80s.
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas 2002-2009 Janice's head has been re-sculpted, fleece covering is added. Her regular outfit has changed, the ponytail remains.
D23 Expo 2009 Janice's lips seem to have gotten smaller, and after decades of allowing her hairdo to date her, her ponytail is gone again and her hair is significantly longer.
Bohemian Rhapsody 2009 Janice has been rebuilt for the new viral videos.
Planning
Design sketch by Michael Frith 1974 This original sketch indicates that Janice was intended to be a male character, a takeoff on Mick Jagger's emaciated frame. Her name is probably a reference to Janis Joplin. However, in her final form, she bears very little resemblance to either Jagger or Joplin.

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