Jim Henson never intended for the Muppets to be exclusively for kids; his vision included edgy adult-themed puppet performances, which he attempted on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Henson's experience on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975, although disastrous, led to the creation of 'The Muppet Show', a defining series of the 1970s and 1980s.
Despite the popularity of 'Sesame Street', Henson feared being typecast in children's entertainment and aimed for puppetry that appealed to a broader audience.
The backlash from Henson's failed collaboration with 'SNL' earned him sympathy and fueled a 'Mupprising', but ultimately steered him towards creating iconic Muppet films.
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