Ken Regan/abc/getty A second pilot, 1975's The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, starred Nigel (again performed by Henson) alongside more recognizable characters Sam Eagle and Floyd Pepper.

Kermit introduced a series of clips featuring Muppets Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Lew Zealand, Pops, Sam Eagle, Uncle Deadly ...

But while they stay constant, the world sometimes moves on. As Muppets*Vision 3D closes, let's reflect on the famous Muppets who made the ride as iconic as it was. While a muppet of only one word ...