Muppet adaptations

Since their inception, the Muppets have referenced and spoofed many literary works, however in some instances they have done extended straight-up adaptiations of established stories (albeit with frogs and dogs and bears and chickens and whatevers).
While Jim Henson's early works (such as the Tales from Muppetland specials) included adapting classic fairytales with new and original characters, starting with The Muppet Show, the Muppets began casting their troupe of established characters in adaptations of classic literary tales.
==Screen adaptations==
*The Muppet Show
**Episode 323: Lynn Redgraveadapts Robin Hood from English folklore
**Episode 506: Brooke Shieldsadapts Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
**Episode 518: Marty Feldmanadapts One Thousand and One Nights from Persian folktales
*The Muppet Christmas Caroladapts A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
*Muppet Classic Theateradapts various fairy tales
*Muppet Treasure Islandadapts Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
*The Muppets' Wizard of Ozadapts The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
==Book adaptations==
*Robin Hoodstorybook adaptation of Robin Hood from English folklore
*Muppet Robin Hoodcomic adaptation of Robin Hood from English folklore
*Muppet Peter Pancomic adaptation of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
*Muppet King Arthurcomic adaptation of King Arthur from English folklore
*Muppet Snow Whitecomic adaptation of Snow White from the Brothers Grimm
*Muppet Sherlock Holmescomic adaptation of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
*Muppet Phantom of the Opera book adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
*Muppets Grimm Fairy Talesbook adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tales
==Unfinished projects==
*In a 1999 interview with Starlog magazine, Brian Henson stated that a first draft of a feature-length version of Robin Hood starring the Muppets had been written, but the company felt that "there had been too many Robin Hoods."Starlog Issue #265, August 1999.
*In 1999, composers Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez wrote songs and a treatment for Kermit, Prince of Denmark, a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.
*Kirk Thatcher spoke about potential adaptations and concepts in a 2021 podcast. He briefly name dropped King Arthur and talked about pitching a James Bond sketch written with Jim Lewis.Reels of Justice. ROJ-119: A Casual Conversation with Kirk R. Thatcher (00:29-00:42). October 18, 2021.
==References==
* In a 1992 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gonzo (dressed as Charles Dickens on the set of The Muppet Christmas Carol) joked that he would be working on adapting Nicholas Nickleby next. 
* In Entertainment Weekly's 30th anniversary "Around the Table" conversation on The Muppet Christmas Carol, Brett Goldstein pitched "Muppets Pride and Prejudice" to Miss Piggy. 
* In 2022, after The Great Gatsby entered the public domain, Kermit the Frog was asked about a "fan-led campaign" for a Muppet adaptation of the story. The frog responded "I've heard of that. An interesting idea, and I’m sure Miss Piggy would make a fantastic Daisy Buchanan, but as they say in Hollywood: 'We’ll get back to you.'"NME. Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! by Gary Ryan. October 14, 2022
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