Studio DC: Almost Live
200830m1 seasons2 episodes
Studio DC: Almost Live is a special for the Disney Channel. The special is a half-hour variety show that features both The Muppets and Disney Channel stars performing comedy sketches and musical numbers together. The style is similar to that of The Muppet Show in that it features mayhem occurring on the Disney Channel Studio sets in place of the Muppet Theater. A second special aired October 5, 2008 with Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Jake T. Austin, Jason Earles, Jason Dolley, Moises Arias, David Henrie and The Cheetah Girls guest starring. At the D23 Expo, it was announced that both specials will be released on DVD sometime in 2010. Its only DVD releases so far have been in the UK, in Germany and in Argentina.
Episodes
Kermit the Frog, Miss. Piggy and Gonzo the Great acting with the cast of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (except for Ashley Tisdale and Kim Rhodes) The Swedish Chef acted with Brenda Song, Dylan and Cole Sprouse and Phill Lewis. Miley Cyrus performing "G.N.O. (Girl's Night Out)" with Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem Ashley Tisdale singing "Bop to the Top" with Kermit the Frog while battling for center stage with a jealous Miss Piggy Miss Piggy claiming to be "Joan S. Jonas, their long lost sister" to Jonas Brothers and performing "That's Just the Way We Roll" The credits feature a send off by Statler and Waldorf making rude comments about the show such as stating they enjoyed their nap instead of the actual show and, after meeting two female audience members, saying they resemble Zac Efron "except better looking".
The Cheetah Girls performing "Dance Me If You Can" with Miss Piggy Selena Gomez learns the art comedy from Fozzie Bear Moises Arias and Jake T. Austin learn the art of being a critic from Statler and Waldorf Jake T. Austin also turns Gonzo's girlfriend back into a chicken showing he's a real wizard unlike Selena and David whom just "act like it on TV". Demi Lovato sings "This is Me" with Beaker (Usually, Joe Jonas sings this with her) Jason Earles and Jason Dolley visit the Swedish Chef's craft services table David Henrie jams with Floyd on the guitar A running gag with skits for Disney Channel shows, except modifying the title a bit. Shows featured included "The Blizzards of Waverly Place"(Wizards of Waverly Place), "Banana Montana"(Hannah Montana), and "High Stool Musical"(High School Musical) And in the end credits, Miss Piggy goes into Zac Efron's Trailer, and looks for him.
