Scoop: THE MUPPETS on ABC - Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015
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“Walk the Swine” – Miss Piggy and Reese Witherspoon have a heated rivalry but when the two volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, their feud escalates to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Fozzie and his girlfriend hit a rough patch, on “The Muppets,” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“The Muppets” stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, Rizzo, Scooter, Rowlf and The Electric Mayhem.

Guest starring: Reese Witherspoon as herself and Ricki Lindhome as Becky.

“Walk the Swine” story was written by Dave Caplan and Steve Rudnick the teleplay was written by Gregg Mettler and Nell Scovell. The episode was directed by Randall Einhorn.

“The Muppets” is co-created and executive-produced by Bill Prady (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Bob Kushell (“3rd Rock From the Sun”). Randall Einhorn (“The Office”), Bill Barretta (“Muppets Most Wanted”), Debbie McClellan (The Muppets Studio) and Kyle Laughlin (The Muppets Studio) are also executive producers. “The Muppets” is produced by ABC Studios and The Muppets Studio.

“The Muppets” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.


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