Miss Piggy wound up on top of the "New York Times" Bestseller List. Miss Piggy's personality and voice were seen and heard in other female characters performed by Frank Oz before the character's debut. For instance, a "Sesame Street" Muppet skit from 1971 featured Snow White performed by Frank Oz and acting (as well as sounding) like Miss Piggy. Another sound-alike came from a contestant in a Guy Smiley sketch called "The Mystery Mix-Up Game". In "The Muppet Show" episode 106, Piggy is referred to by the full name "Piggy Lee," and in episode 116, Piggy tells guest star Avery Schreiber that
The Muppets Show" and "", aired on ABC in 1974 and 1975, respectively. After ABC passed on the pilots and no other major American network expressed interest in backing the project, British producer Lew Grade approached Henson and agreed to co-produce the series for Associated Television. Debuting in 1976, "The Muppet Show" introduced characters such as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Animal, in addition to showcasing regulars Kermit and Rowlf. Through its syndication, "The Muppet Show" became increasingly popular due to its sketch-variety format, unique brand of humor, and prolific roster of guest stars. The series went on to receive twenty-one