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Muppets Now Fact Sheet As of 6.22 “Muppets Now” is The Muppets Studio’s first unscripted series and first original series for Disney+. In the six- episode season, Scooter rushes to make his delivery deadlines and upload the brand-new Muppet series for streaming. They are due now, and he’ll need to navigate whatever obstacles, distractions, and complications the rest of the Muppet gang throws at him. Overflowing with spontaneous lunacy, surprising guest stars and more frogs, pigs, bears (and whatevers) than legally allowed, the Muppets cut loose in “Muppets Now” with the kind of startling silliness and chaotic fun that made them famous. From zany experiments with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker to lifestyle tips from the fabulous Miss Piggy, each episode is packed with hilarious segments, hosted by the Muppets showcasing what the Muppets do best. Produced by The Muppets Studio and Soapbox Films, “Muppets Now” premieres Friday, July 31, streaming only on Disney+. Title: “Muppets Now” Category: Unscripted Series Episodes: 6 U.S. Premiere: Friday, July 31 New Episodes: Every Friday Muppet Performers: Dave Goelz Matt Vogel Bill Barretta David Rudman Eric Jacobson Peter Linz 1 6/22/20 Additional Performers: Julianne Buescher Mike Quinn Directed by: Bill Barretta Rufus Scot Church Chris Alender Executive Producers: Andrew Williams Bill Barretta Sabrina Wind Production Company: The Muppets Studio Soapbox Films Social Media: facebook.com/disneyplus twitter.com/disneyplus instagram.com/disneyplus facebook.com/muppets twitter.com/themuppets instagram.com/themuppets #DisneyPlus #MuppetsNow Media Contacts: Disney+: Scott Slesinger Ashley Knox [email protected] [email protected] The Muppets Studio: Debra Kohl David Gill [email protected] [email protected] 2 6/22/20 .
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