article_snippet.sent: ABC is filming a proof of concept for a revival of "The Muppets," The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
article_snippet.sent: the presentation is set to film next weekend on the Disney lot in Burbank with some of the original Muppet performers returning.
article_snippet.sent: Sources say the concept for the presentation includes the regular cast of characters created by Jim Henson — Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal, among others — gathering at ABC Studios for a meeting about the new "Muppet Show.
article_snippet.sent: However, the new "Muppet Show won't move forward unless Miss Piggy signs on, and Miss Piggy current relationship with frequent love Kermit is on the rocks, preventing the new "Muppet Show from getting off the ground.
article_snippet.sent: Early plans call for two celebrity cameos — including Miss Piggy's current co-star — as well as new roles including Fozzie's girlfriend and her parents.
article_snippet.sent: For Prady, the revived "Muppets" — which landed at ABC after initial interest from Netflix — marks a return to his roots.
article_snippet.sent: This marks the second time Prady has attempted to revive "The Muppets.
article_snippet.sent: Should ABC order "Muppets" to series, Prady would juggle both that project and CBS'
article_snippet.sent: For ABC, the "Muppets revival comes as variety shows are in the midst of a resurgence on the broadcast networks.
article_snippet.sent: The decision to revive "The Muppets" also comes as remakes and reboots are having their moment in the sun on the small-screen, as broadcast networks look to fan bases for existing franchises to help cut through the clutter and draw eyeballs in an increasingly crowded scripted space.
article_snippet.sent: On the comedy side, "The Muppets" arrives as it has become increasingly challenging to launch original scripted half-hours.
highlights_snippet.sent: The Muppets" might return to television on ABC .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The old Muppet gang would return for the variety show .