ABC looks into Muppets reality show

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You’ve heard of America’s Next Top Model. Get ready for America’s Next Top Muppet. Variety reports that ABC has ordered a script and five script outlines for an American Idol-type parody show in which viewers may get to pick a new stuffed entertainer to join Kermit (shown here celebrating his 50th birthday this month at a parade in the town of Kermit, Texas), Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppet gang. Fan sites including the excellent Muppet

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