How the Muppets are Having Another Moment, Thanks to the Emmys and the World Cup

For fans of the Muppets, it’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. This year has been sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational for Kermit and company, highlighted by six Emmy nominations for Disney+’s “The Muppet Show” revival — including variety special (pre-recorded). A few weeks after the nominations came out, the Muppets…