The Muppet Show at 50: Ranking the Top 10 Celebrity Guest Stars from Nureyev to Roy Rogers
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Damon Wise
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A retrospective article celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show, highlighting the top 10 guest stars who appeared on the show from 1976 to 1981, including Rudolf Nureyev, Dale Evans & Roy Rogers, and other major entertainment figures. The article covers the show's five-season run and its iconic celebrity appearances.
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· 3 pulledThe original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981
some of the biggest names in show-business lined up to take the stage alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear
A notable exception was the late Elizabeth Taylor, who, perhaps realizing her mistake, provided her recipe for 'Spicy Chicken'
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