10 Obscure Muppet TV Specials You Forgot About

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Jessica Catcher
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10 Obscure Muppet TV Specials You Forgot About
Singer John Denver, Nov. 15, 1979 for his holiday television special, "John Denver and the Muppets, A Christmas Together." Credit: George Brich

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights -- it's time to remember where the Muppets got their start.

While gearing up for the premiere of Muppets Most Wanted this weekend, we thought back on all the truly bizarre TV specials that have aired over the years.

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You don't usually think of "sex and violence" when you hear Kermit the Frog's name, but that was indeed the title of a special back in 1975. Other specials feature Mia Farrow, Robert Downey Jr. and a pre-twerking Miley Cyrus.

Take a look back at all the felt-y fun times.

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