Which TV show featuring the Muppets aired from 1976 to 1981?

The TV show featuring the Muppets that aired from 1976 to 1981 was The Muppet Show.

Created by Jim Henson, the series was a backstage variety program combining musical numbers, comedy sketches, slapstick and recurring storylines. Kermit the Frog served as host and tried to keep the chaotic production moving while dealing with performers such as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo.

The program began in the United Kingdom on September 5, 1976, after American networks initially rejected Henson's proposals. British producer Lew Grade helped finance the series, which was filmed at ATV Elstree Studios in England. It later reached American audiences through first-run syndication.

The Muppet Show ran for five seasons and 120 episodes. It is often confused with Muppet Babies, an animated series that began in 1984, while Sesame Street is a separate educational program that uses many Muppet characters. The show's rotating celebrity guests helped make it an international hit, with stars appearing in sketches alongside the puppet cast.