The Muppet Show is a half hour variety show in which Kermit the Frog and the Muppets put on a weekly musical/comedy revue. Unfortunately for them things never quite go according to plan resulting in the wise-cracking commentary on the proceedings by two old curmudgeons named Statler and Waldorf. While Kermit had been featured extensively in other programs in the past, this show marked the introduction of a large varied cast including Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, the Great Gonzo, Animal, Floyd Pepper, the Swedish Chef, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, and many others.