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For Original Geeks, The Muppet Show wasn’t just a kids’ program—it was controlled chaos, smart failure, and comedy that trusted the audience.

In this episode, we dig into why the Muppets still matter 50+ years later, how Jim Henson deliberately built characters who failed on purpose, and why the show worked for adults and kids at the same time.

We talk Sesame Street roots, the original UK production, the Steve Martin guest spot that lives rent-free in our heads, and the ongoing debate:
Did Disney save the Muppets—or sand their edges off?

Along the way we hit Geek Flashback, Geek Court, Basement Treasures, and some hard truths about nostalgia, longevity, and why you shouldn’t ignore something just because it’s “old.”

If you ever watched The Muppet Show with your family—or still hum Mahna Mahna for no reason—this one’s for you.

Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

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If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.