Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter to Host 'The Muppet Show' Revival, Joining Philadelphian Legacy
Sabrina Carpenter, the 21-year-old pop star with Montgomery County roots, is set to bring her charisma and musical talents to "The Muppet Show," a beloved variety show that first aired in 1976. As host of the revival special, which airs on ABC and streams on Disney+, Carpenter will be joining the ranks of other Philly-born celebrities who appeared on the iconic program.
Carpenter's hosting gig marks the latest chapter in "The Muppet Show"'s legacy as a platform for musical and comedic performances. The original series featured a range of guest stars, including actors and singers with ties to Philadelphia, such as actress Nancy Walker, singer Pearl Bailey, actor Sylvester Stallone, dancer Lola Falana, and comedienne Madeline Kahn.
Walker, best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern's mom on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," brought a unique blend of style and humor to the show with her memorable number "They Can't Take That Away from Me." Bailey, a Philly native who spent her teenage years in the city and made her stage debut on Ridge Avenue, showcased her impressive vocal range during a rendition of "In the Good Old Summertime."
Stallone's appearance on "The Muppet Show" was a fun nod to his Philadelphia boxer persona, with the actor flexing his muscles and singing about letting things off. Falana, who got her start dancing in Philly nightclubs as a teenager, brought her signature disco style to a memorable performance of "He's the Greatest Dancer." Kahn, although not born in Philadelphia, had attended school in nearby Bristol, Bucks County, and brought her comedic talents to the show with a standout sketch about searching for the silver lining.
Carpenter's hosting gig marks an exciting new chapter in the legacy of "The Muppet Show," which continues to entertain audiences with its unique blend of music, comedy, and whimsy. As Carpenter takes on the role of host, she will be following in the footsteps of other talented Philly-born performers who have made their mark on the show's history.
Sabrina Carpenter, the 21-year-old pop star with Montgomery County roots, is set to bring her charisma and musical talents to "The Muppet Show," a beloved variety show that first aired in 1976. As host of the revival special, which airs on ABC and streams on Disney+, Carpenter will be joining the ranks of other Philly-born celebrities who appeared on the iconic program.
Carpenter's hosting gig marks the latest chapter in "The Muppet Show"'s legacy as a platform for musical and comedic performances. The original series featured a range of guest stars, including actors and singers with ties to Philadelphia, such as actress Nancy Walker, singer Pearl Bailey, actor Sylvester Stallone, dancer Lola Falana, and comedienne Madeline Kahn.
Walker, best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern's mom on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," brought a unique blend of style and humor to the show with her memorable number "They Can't Take That Away from Me." Bailey, a Philly native who spent her teenage years in the city and made her stage debut on Ridge Avenue, showcased her impressive vocal range during a rendition of "In the Good Old Summertime."
Stallone's appearance on "The Muppet Show" was a fun nod to his Philadelphia boxer persona, with the actor flexing his muscles and singing about letting things off. Falana, who got her start dancing in Philly nightclubs as a teenager, brought her signature disco style to a memorable performance of "He's the Greatest Dancer." Kahn, although not born in Philadelphia, had attended school in nearby Bristol, Bucks County, and brought her comedic talents to the show with a standout sketch about searching for the silver lining.
Carpenter's hosting gig marks an exciting new chapter in the legacy of "The Muppet Show," which continues to entertain audiences with its unique blend of music, comedy, and whimsy. As Carpenter takes on the role of host, she will be following in the footsteps of other talented Philly-born performers who have made their mark on the show's history.
! Sabrina Carpenter is gonna bring so much energy and fun to it 
. I loved how they highlighted the Philly roots of some of these legendary guests - it's cool to see the city get some love 
. The original show was already iconic, but with a modern host like Sabrina, I'm excited to see what new surprises she brings 
. Can't wait for the stream on Disney+ and the ABC special - it's gonna be a blast 
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. Don't get me wrong, she's talented and all, but is this really the kind of content we should be excited about? It feels like just a marketing ploy to get more eyeballs on Disney+ 
. And what's up with the Philly connection? Like, I guess it's cool that she's from Montgomery County and all, but is her hosting stint really going to elevate the show or just give us a bunch of cheesy musical numbers 
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Interesting how they're bringing back classic segments and sketches, I hope they do a rendition of Madeline Kahn's hilarious sketch about searching for the silver lining 
. It's like, super cool that she's got Philadelphia roots and is bringing that Philly vibe to the show. I can already imagine her energy and charisma shining through on stage 
. But, I gotta wonder, what kind of musical performances do you think Sabrina Carpenter will have in store for us? 
It's gonna be lit! 
! Plus, who wouldn't want to see some fun musical performances and sketches with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang? I'm already excited for this revival and can't wait to see what Sabrina brings to the table 
. And can we talk about how iconic those Philly roots are? 
i feel like it's gonna be a lot of fun with her energy and musical talents 
but also kinda weird, since she's only 21 now... was the original host, jim henson, even born in philly? 
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. I loved seeing all those iconic Philly-born performers back in the day - Nancy Walker, Pearl Bailey, Sylvester Stallone... they're legends! 