We have gotten further details about the five new volumes of "The Best of The Muppet Show" DVDs from Time/Life. Volumes #11 - 15 now look like they will ship to consumers in early October. Price is the same as the previous volumes: $24.99 each. The availability of a discounted package deal for all five is still to be determined, but it looks like it will happen.
The content of the DVDs has been confirmed to be identical to the same-numbered volumes that have been available on VHS. The 3 programs on each disc will feature these guest stars:
- Volume #11: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Kenny Rogers, and Mac Davis
- Volume #12: Liberace, Rita Moreno, and Lynda Carter
- Volume #13: Tony Randall, Beverly Sills, and Pearl Bailey
- Volume #14: Liza Minnelli, Madeline Kahn, and Mummenschanz
- Volume #15: Señor Wences, Lola Falana, and Juliet Prowse
Additional content exclusive to the DVDs should be there as well, but the details of that content hasn't been announced yet.
Just as soon as production runs are confirmed for all of these (some are in production right now, others are awaiting availability of the pressing facilities), details for all five new volumes will appear at www.timelife.com (where they will be sold exclusively for at least a year).
