In the new Disney+ The Muppet Show special, one of our favorite Muppets gets to return to the spotlight after some time away.

"If your kids get the joke aimed at the adults the problem is you, not the show," shared one social-media commenter.

Things started off strong with the 2011 film “The Muppets,” a charmingly nostalgic reboot that went out of its way to remind us why we loved Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo in the first place. The film’s success suggested that a new era of big-screen adventures was on the horizon,

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This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.

Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.

On the 50th anniversary of Jim Henson’s show, the Muppets — with a boost from guest star Sabrina Carpenter — pick up exactly where they left off.