Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem as a team. Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson had established themselves as a team prior to "The Muppet Show". Therefore, the change in Janice's performer may have been the reason for her relationship shifting from Zoot to Floyd. After Hunt's death, her character was faded back to brief non-speaking background appearances until the 2002 "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" in which she was performed by Brian Henson. Henson also provided her voice for the video game "Muppets Party Cruise". In "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz", she was performed by Tyler Bunch. Her most recent performer is David Rudman,
The Muppet Show Kermit the Frog only plays a supporting role. Kermit the Frog becomes the host for the show from the start of the first series, while former host Nigel gets a part as the orchestra leader. Statler and Waldorf now watch the show from a balcony. Other characters from the pilots, including Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Sam Eagle, The Swedish Chef, George the Janitor, Mildred Huxtetter, Crazy Harry, Brewster, Nigel the Conductor, and Droop continue to make appearances. Characters from previous Jim Henson productions also make appearances, including Rowlf the Dog, Sweetums and Robin the Frog (from "The Frog