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-present | Janice's head has been re-sculpted, fleece covering is added. Her regular outfit has changed. |
| 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. |
