Getting to attend “The Magic Behind The Muppets” panel at the D23 EXPO was pretty cool because it allowed us to see some of The Muppets and hear their thoughts on The Muppets series that premieres tonight!

The Muppet Series

Getting to see them live was truly incredible. What I loved most was the fact that The Muppets have truly impacted so many lives. Not that you really need 5 Reasons To Watch The Muppets because I think the first reason sums it up, it would have been too short of a post so I came up with 5 for you…

#1. They are The Muppets!!!

Our favorite characters are back and now we get to tune into watch The Muppets every week!

#2. Get an inside look into the lives of The Muppets

The previous Muppets Show was a variety act and focused only on the show. This series will give you a behind the scenes look into what’s going in their lives and the production of the late night talk show. It will be interesting to see the story line considering it is a prime time show.

#3. We get to see how Kermit and Miss Piggy get along post break up

I couldn’t believe the news when I heard it…Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy broke up!!! As if breaking up isn’t bad enough, now they have to work together on Miss Piggy’s late night talk show, “Up Late with Miss Piggy”. Plus, I heard that Kermit is actually dating someone else…Denise The Pig (but I aint’ one to gossip, so you didn’t hear that from me).

*I want to see Kermit & Miss Piggy back together again…

Leanette with Kermit and Ms. Piggy

#4. Celebrity Cameos

One of the cool things about The Muppets has always been the celebrity cameos. Now that the premise of the show is the production of Miss Piggy’s talk show, I am sure there will be a ton of cool celebrities stopping by.

#5. We get to pass along our love of The Muppets to our children

My kids know The Muppets but I don’t think they fully appreciate their greatness but that will change. As a parent, I do think there are some things that are not intended for younger children but I also recognize that every parent and child is different and what one may find inappropriate another won’t. If anything, watch the show in peace without kids while it records and then decide if your kiddos can watch it. If they can, watch it again with them.

Be sure to tune in for the season premiere of The Muppets tonight at 8|7c on ABC!!!!