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| rdfs:comment | - The show became one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During the series' first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show.
- The Muppets appeared on four episodes, including three specifically with Sesame Street characters or actors. The show was an hour in length, but later cable syndication airings (beginning with TV Land in 1997) trimmed it to a half hour. These same versions were used for DVD releases (with the exception of one 2007 set), with the result that many of the Muppet scenes (and other bits and guests) were cut entirely.
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| abstract | - The Muppets appeared on four episodes, including three specifically with Sesame Street characters or actors. The show was an hour in length, but later cable syndication airings (beginning with TV Land in 1997) trimmed it to a half hour. These same versions were used for DVD releases (with the exception of one 2007 set), with the result that many of the Muppet scenes (and other bits and guests) were cut entirely. Tim Kiley directed the series (including all of the Muppet episodes) while writers included Herbert Baker (later co-writer of John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together) and future Muppet Show writer Don Hinkley.
- The show became one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During the series' first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show.
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