Kristin Newman joins ABC's "The Muppets" as New Showrunner

Kristin Newman and Pepe get acquainted

As was speculated last week, although not yet announced by ABC, Kristin Newman has joined ABC's "The Muppets" as their new showrunner. 

Some of her credits include producer and writer on "Galavant", "The Neighbors", "Chuck", "How I Met Your Mother" and  "That 70's Show". Was also a producer on "Everybody Loves Raymond".

We all welcome Kristin to the Muppet family and wish her the best of luck on this exceptional series!