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{{tv|show=Muppet Babies|first=September 15, [[1984]]|last=December 29, [[1990]]|network=CBS|seasons=7|episodes=[[:Category:Muppet Babies Episodes|107]]}}
 
{{tv|show=Muppet Babies|first=September 15, [[1984]]|last=December 29, [[1990]]|network=CBS|seasons=7|episodes=[[:Category:Muppet Babies Episodes|107]]}}
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[[File:MuppetBabiesGroup.jpg|thumb|300px|From Left to Right: Baby Animal, Baby Skeeter, Baby Scooter, Baby Fozzie, Baby Piggy, Baby Kermit, Baby Gonzo and Baby Rowlf]]
'''''Muppet Babies''''' is an animated series which ran on [[CBS]] for seven years, winning the ''Outstanding Animated Series Emmy'' for four consecutive years. The concept of presenting familiar Muppet characters as babies was introduced in a sequence of ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]''. The film featured [[Muppet Babies (puppets)|puppet versions]] of [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Scooter]], and [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]] as babies (the puppet versions later returned one more time, for a home movie sequence in ''[[A Muppet Family Christmas]]''). The series added baby versions of [[Animal]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen Honeydew]], and [[Beaker]], plus new characters such as Scooter's sister [[Skeeter]] and [[Nanny]]. Later cast additions included an infant version of [[Bean Bunny]], and toddler version of [[Janice]] and [[Uncle Statler and Uncle Waldorf|avuncular]] versions of [[Statler and Waldorf]].
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'''Muppet Babies''' is an animated series which ran on [[CBS]] for seven years, winning the ''Outstanding Animated Series Emmy'' for four consecutive years. The concept of presenting familiar Muppet characters as babies was introduced in a sequence of ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]''. The film featured [[Muppet Babies (puppets)|puppet versions]] of [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Scooter]], and [[Rowlf the Dog|Rowlf]] as babies (the puppet versions later returned one more time, for a home movie sequence in ''[[A Muppet Family Christmas]]''). The series added baby versions of [[Animal]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen Honeydew]], and [[Beaker]], plus new characters such as Scooter's sister [[Skeeter]] and [[Nanny]]. Later cast additions included an infant version of [[Bean Bunny]], and toddler version of [[Janice]] and [[Uncle Statler and Uncle Waldorf|avuncular]] versions of [[Statler and Waldorf]].
   
 
The show's humor relied heavily on incorporating footage from live action film and television productions, most often ''[[Star Wars]]'', but clips from Henson's own ''[[The Muppet Show]]'', ''[[Sesame Street]]'', and ''[[Labyrinth]]'' also surfaced. Live-action cameo appearances included [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Tom Selleck]], amongst [[:Category:Muppet Babies Guest Stars|others]].
 
The show's humor relied heavily on incorporating footage from live action film and television productions, most often ''[[Star Wars]]'', but clips from Henson's own ''[[The Muppet Show]]'', ''[[Sesame Street]]'', and ''[[Labyrinth]]'' also surfaced. Live-action cameo appearances included [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Tom Selleck]], amongst [[:Category:Muppet Babies Guest Stars|others]].
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In an interview with [[Hank Saroyan]], he talks about [[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] vision of this animated series:
 
In an interview with [[Hank Saroyan]], he talks about [[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] vision of this animated series:
   
{{quote|He wanted children to believe that anything is possible. That's the only thing that's going to save this planet - the power of imagination.}}<ref name="The Prescott Courier">The Prescott Courier: [http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2uMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YIEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2996,301535&dq=muppet+babies&hl=en "Muppet Babies venture into fascinating world of opera"]</ref>
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{{quote|He wanted children to believe that anything is possible. That's the only thing that's going to save this planet - the power of imagination.}}<ref name="The Prescott Courier">The Prescott Courier: [http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2uMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YIEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2996,301535&dq=muppet+babies&hl=en "Muppet Babies venture into fascinating world of opera"]</ref>
   
 
The series prompted a short-lived spinoff, ''[[Little Muppet Monsters]]''.
 
The series prompted a short-lived spinoff, ''[[Little Muppet Monsters]]''.
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/04/13/4131984/ Jim Henson's Red Book entry about ''Muppet Babies'']
 
*[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/04/13/4131984/ Jim Henson's Red Book entry about ''Muppet Babies'']
*''[http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Other_Studios/M/Marvel_Productions/Jim_Henson_s_Muppet_Babies/ Muppet Babies'' at The Big Cartoon Database]
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*[http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Other_Studios/M/Marvel_Productions/Jim_Henson_s_Muppet_Babies/ ''Muppet Babies'' at The Big Cartoon Database]
 
[[Category:Muppet Babies| ]]
 
[[Category:Muppet Babies| ]]
 
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Premiere September 15, 1984
Finale December 29, 1990
Network CBS
Seasons 7
Episodes 107
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From Left to Right: Baby Animal, Baby Skeeter, Baby Scooter, Baby Fozzie, Baby Piggy, Baby Kermit, Baby Gonzo and Baby Rowlf

Muppet Babies is an animated series which ran on CBS for seven years, winning the Outstanding Animated Series Emmy for four consecutive years. The concept of presenting familiar Muppet characters as babies was introduced in a sequence of The Muppets Take Manhattan. The film featured puppet versions of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, and Rowlf as babies (the puppet versions later returned one more time, for a home movie sequence in A Muppet Family Christmas). The series added baby versions of Animal, Bunsen Honeydew, and Beaker, plus new characters such as Scooter's sister Skeeter and Nanny. Later cast additions included an infant version of Bean Bunny, and toddler version of Janice and avuncular versions of Statler and Waldorf.

The show's humor relied heavily on incorporating footage from live action film and television productions, most often Star Wars, but clips from Henson's own The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and Labyrinth also surfaced. Live-action cameo appearances included Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Selleck, amongst others.

In an interview with Hank Saroyan, he talks about Jim Henson's vision of this animated series:

He wanted children to believe that anything is possible. That's the only thing that's going to save this planet - the power of imagination.

[1]

The series prompted a short-lived spinoff, Little Muppet Monsters.

Opening and Closing

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The theme song written by Hank Saroyan and Rob Walsh, featured the Muppet Babies singing about the power of imagination. Originally, the opening featured a middle verse where each baby introduced him/herself. This part of the opening was later cut during the second season when two episodes of Muppet Babies aired back to back following the cancellation of Little Muppet Monsters, and it is cut from most episodes in syndication to make room for more commercials.

During the first season, the closing theme was an instrumental version of the theme song. Starting in the second season, the music was changed to an instrumental version of the Little Muppet Monsters theme song. This version of the closing replaced the original closing when aired on Nickelodeon. The closing also showed various stills of the cast (and the second season closing also included various background artwork from the series).

Reruns

After the series ended its run on CBS, reruns aired on FOX from 1991 until 1992, and the first 96 episodes aired on Nickelodeon from 1992 until 1999, and as a syndication package. These same episodes were also rerun on the Odyssey Network in 1999. Although 11 episodes from the last season were not shown in syndication, a number of them were released on video. The show was seen in the United Kingdom on Playhouse Disney from 2005-2007. The shows and the franchise are now owned and controlled by Disney.

Cast

Additional Voices

Credits

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See also

Sources

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