Studded with star cameos, the reboot feels of a piece with the best Muppet properties Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Ever since The Walt Disney Co.

For many of us, Kermit the Frog and his band of Muppets remind us of growing up and joy. The Muppet Show led to films and specials that continued to grow the love for the Muppets for years to come.

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight. By James Poniewozik James Poniewozik is the chief television critic of The New ...