There's been a behind the scene shake-up on ABC's The Muppets. Co-creator Bob Kushell is exiting as executive producer and showrunner amidst conflicts with fellow co-creator Bill Prady over the creative direction of the Tuesday night comedy, TVWise has learned. 
ABC is extending the run of The Muppets. The network has ordered three additional episodes of the half-hour comedy series, bringing the total order for its first season to some 16 episodes.
ABC's new take on The Muppets will receive its UK premiere on Sky1 on Monday October 19th at 8pm, it has been announced. 
ABC is bulking up for next season. The network, who are now starting to make calls on renewals and cancellations, has picked up their pilots The Catch, The Muppets, Quantico, Untitled Pate & Fishburne Project (formerly known as Boom), Dr Ken, Wicked City, The Real O'Neals, Of Kings And Prophets and The Family to series.