The Muppets are an ensemble. It’s so much more than Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fonzy, and Gonzo. There’s also Sam the Eagle, Swedish Chef, and Statler and Waldorf. And, of course, there’s also Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. The band has been a part of the Muppet group since 1975. And now, they’re getting their own show on Disney+, which will follow the group as they try to adapt to the new music scene.
What’s exciting about a Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem centric show is that it will be about the titular music group. For a long time, they’ve played a supporting role in any of the ensemble titles. So it’s exciting to see the group get the recognition it deserves plus they may actually record their first album! This is groundbreaking!
“The Muppets Mayhem” stars Lilly Singh (“A Little Late with Lilly Singh”) as Nora, Tahj Mowry (“Baby Daddy”) as Moog, Saara Chaudry (“The Mysterious Benedict Society”) as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, Matt Vogel as Floyd Pepper and recurring guest star Anders Holm (“Workaholics”) as JJ.
Based on characters created by Jim Henson, the series is developed and written by executive producers Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs”), Bill Barretta (“The Muppets,” “Muppets Haunted Mansion”) and co-executive producer Jeff Yorkes. Michael Bostick, Kris Eber and The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter also serve as executive producers. Original music by executive music producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry.
“The Muppets Mayhem” will premiere with all episodes on Wednesday, May 10.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for “The Muppets Mayhem:”
“The Muppets Mayhem” follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora Singh (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.
