It’s Not Easy Being Green: Fascinating Facts Behind The Muppets

The Muppets Were Happy To Let Guest Hosts Play Favorites

UNSPECIFIED LOCATION – 1978: Actress Marisa Berenson with Muppet Show character Miss Piggy during filming of The Muppet Show in 1978. (Photo by STILLS/GAMMA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

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Since the guests weren’t allowed to make a repeat appearance, they could make their one and only shot count.

Guests were allowed to make special requests to the writers to appear in a scene with their favorite Muppet. Miss Piggy was allegedly the most requested, with Animal as a close runner-up.