# Muppets' 50th Anniversary Nearly Failed

> The Muppets' 50th anniversary special nearly failed but became iconic after years of perseverance.
- Title: Muppets' 50th Anniversary Nearly Failed · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: The Muppets' 50th anniversary special nearly failed but became iconic after years of perseverance. The Muppets' 50th anniversary special survived near…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/disney-muppets-anniversay-jim-henson-1236909540
- Author: K.J. Yossman
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:54:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: muppets, jim henson, the muppet show, disney, emmy awards, sabrina carter, entertainment, culture
## Muppets' 50th Anniversary
The Muppets' 50th anniversary special earned four Emmys for Disney+.

> It was such a hard road to get 'The Muppet Show' made
## Near Obscurity
The Muppets nearly went unnoticed after decades of struggle.
## Perseverance
Lisa Henson, Jim Henson's daughter, called the journey a 'real study in perseverance'.
## Key takeaway

The Muppets' 50th anniversary special survived near obscurity through perseverance, earning four Emmys.