The Muppet Show Comes (Somewhat) to Disney+!

After long-delayed DVD's and much hype about the "Complete series" of The Muppet Show coming to Disney+ it seems we still have to wait a bit more.

Let's take a looks at The Muppet Show's first day on Disney+.

Ominous Warning.

Update:

18 episodes start with the warning below:

"This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures.These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now," the disclaimer reads. "Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together.

Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe. 

To learn more about how stories have impacted society visit: www.Disney.com/StoriesMatter."

Those episodes are:

Jim Nabors, Joel Grey, Steve Martin, Peter Sellers, Cleo Laine, James Coco, Spike Milligan, Crystal Gayle, Kenny Rogers, Beverly Sills, Jonathan Winters, Alan Arkin, James Coburn, Joan Baez, Debbie Harry, Wally Boag, Marty Feldman, and Johnny Cash.

The Confederacy is no laughing matter

Random Order:

The episodes don't appear to be air date or production order. 

Useless Mini-Descriptions:

Each episode states "The Muppets Welcome..." under each thumbnail that already list the gest star. 

However, once you click into each episode a more descriptive synopsis appears.

No Extras:

We though maybe Disney would include the Muppet Show Valentine Show and Sex & Violence pilots like they did on the DVD sets or possibly Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show but they, as yet, have not been added. 

Other previously released extras like the episode promos, "The Muppets on Muppets""Keep Fishin'": Weezer music video, "The Muppets on Puppets" - documentary, A Company of Players" - featurette on the Muppeteers, "Muppet Commercials" - four Purina Dog Chow commercials, are also not included. 

Incomplete Episodes:

Us staring down the execs who edited/
omitted episodes of The Muppet Show

Bernadette Peters:
(Episode complete on Season 2 DVD set)

A scene where Robin tells Kermit all about his idea to sing "They Call the Wind Maria," but Kermit wants him to sing a "cute little song" instead.

He then sing "I'm Five" which has also been cut:

Don Knotts:
(Episode complete on Season 2 DVD set)

The entire closing number where Don Knotts & Electric Mayhem perform "Lullaby of Birdland."

Cheryl Ladd:
(Episode complete on Season 3 DVD set)

The UK Spot with Scooter singing "There's A New Sound"

Danny Kaye:
(Episode complete on Season 3 DVD set)

The UK Spot with a Jogger sings "Jogging,"

Roger Miller:
(Episode complete on Season 3 DVD set)

The UK Spot where a bar full of Muppets sing "Down at the Old Bull And Bush."

Anne Murray:

Beauregard singing “Dancing on the Ceiling”

Tony Randall:

Tony singing “Ti-Pi-Tin” as well as Kermit's intro.

James Coburn:

A UK Spot in which Kermit compliments Betsy Bird on the dance she did in the last sketch. He asks if she has any other dances. Betsy says she could wing something and signals for the band to play" Bird Walk."

Wally Boag:

Two Whatnots sing "a very special lullaby in gibberish" .... "The Ying Tong Song."

Buddy Rich:

The UK Spot with A group of Muppets sing" A Transport of Delight" while riding a double-decker bus.

Hal Linden:

Hal and Robin sing :If We Ruled the World" before Gonzo interrupts.

Marty Feldman:

During the "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight" final Fozzie shouting "Open Sesame" the Sesame Street emerges signing the “Sesame Street Theme."

If edited episodes weren't bad enough there are a few episodes missing entirely! 

Missing Episodes:

The Kaye Ballard*, Brooke Shields, and Chris Langham episodes are missing even though the Kaye Ballard* episode - which is where the band quits - was previously release uncut on the season one DVD. 

Newsflash: The Kay Ballard* episode *was* missing!

Anyone seen the substitute guest for our IRL missing guest star? 

Curiouser and Curiouser.. why is was this not included?

UPDATE: We've been told that in Europe the Kaye Ballard episode is available, but the John Denver and Spike Milligan episodes are missing.

* UPDATE: The Kaye Ballard episode is now available in the US!

Also has anyone else noticed that the Muppets Collection is now gone though?

Before...

Current

Update:

Unexpended Endings!:

Unexpectedly each episode ends with Henson Television AND Muppets Studio title cards. While the footage of Zoot no longer has the Muppets Holding Company copyright over it. 

That's what we've found so far, but we'll update the post if anything else is "found."

The somewhat complete series of The Muppet Show is now streaming on Disney+.