Disney Junior has picked up a third season of the popular kids’ show Muppet Babies. The fuzzy pals will return for more adventures, learning, and fun on Disney Channel.
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What’s happening:
- Disney Junior has ordered a third season of the hit Muppet Babies, ahead of its season two premiere.
- A sneak peek of the new season will be available in DisneyNOW on Friday, August 2, prior to its official debut Friday, August 9 (8:30-9:00 am EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel.
- Since its premiere in March 2018, the series has garnered over 140 million views across all social media and digital viewing platforms, and currently ranks as Disney Channel’s #1 series among kids 2-8.
- The show chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of:
- Kermit the Frog
- Piggy
- Fozzie Bear
- Gonzo
- Animal
- Summer Penguin
- Season two of Muppet Babies will see even more beloved Muppets make their way to the playroom for all-new adventures including:
- Brother and sister duo Scooter and Skeeter
- Sweetums
- Swedish Chef
- Other special guest appearances include:
- Rizzo the Rat’s popstar brother, Vinny
- Mr. Manny, who comes to fill in for Miss Nanny when she goes out for the day
Creative Team:
- Muppet Babies is based on the original Emmy Award-winning animated series that aired in the 80s and 90s.
- Executive producer:
- Tom Warburton (Codename: Kids Next Door)
- Co-executive producer and supervising director:
- Matt Danner (Gravity Falls)
- Co-producer and art director:
- Chris Moreno (Xiaolin Chronicles)
- Story editor:
- Robyn Brown (WellieWishers)
Muppet Babies stars:
- Matt Danner (Gravity Falls) as Kermit
- Jenny Slate (Zootopia) as Miss Nanny
- Melanie Harrison (Fish Hooks) as Piggy
- Dee Bradley Baker (Milo Murphy’s Law) as Animal
- Eric Bauza (The Adventures of Puss in Boots) as Fozzie
- Jessica DiCicco (Puppy Dog Pals) as Summer
- Ben Diskin (The Spectacular Spider-Man), as Gonzo
More Muppet Babies:
- Muppet Babies is featured in the all-new “Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour” debuting Friday, November 1, with several stops at marquee venues across the country throughout the holiday season.
- Other extensions for the series include:
- Storybook and early reader book titles from Disney Publishing
- A DVD release from Walt Disney Studios
- A soundtrack from Walt Disney Records
- Toys, accessories and apparel are available at Disney Store and at shopDisney.com.
- The full toy line from Just Play, including plush, figures, playsets and role-play, is at retailers nationwide.