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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW UPDATED: Trump, Sanders victorious in New Hampshire primaries ... Man jailed after allegedly groping jogger on Bear Creek Greenway ... Oregon man who killed officer had long criminal record ... UPDATED: Trump, Sanders victorious in New Hampshire primaries ... Man jailed after allegedly groping jogger on Bear Creek Greenway ... Oregon man who killed officer had long criminal record ... Networks shake up schedules, shedding 'Idol' and bringing back 'Muppets' It ain't easy competing with Netflix and no-holds-barred cable, but network TV is shaking up its lineups with new takes on old favorites and retiring long runners. Comment By Chandra Johnson, Deseret News MailTribune.com By Chandra Johnson, Deseret News Posted May. 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM By Chandra Johnson, Deseret News Posted May. 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM » Social News What would it look like if "The Office" was cast with Muppets? That's exactly what ABC intends to find out this fall, when it will take Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie and more off the shelf for a new, "more adult" show simply called "The Muppets." The reboot will focus on the characters' personal lives, as evident from the series trailer . In it, Kermit and Piggy's romance has hit the skids, Gonzo is against the documentary-style of the project and Fozzie experiences the "stereotypes" of being in a muppet/human relationship. But as NPR reported in light of announcement of the Muppets revamp, not everyone was please with the news. While ABC tries to inject more fun into its struggling Tuesday night block "The Muppets," NPR reported that other networks made cuts that might push more people to one of network TV's biggest competitors: streaming. Fans of Fox's recently axed comedy "The Mindy Project " will likely tune in to Hulu to continue the adventures of millennial-minded comedienne Mindy Kaling. While network shows have struggled to compete with popular original cable and streaming shows like HBO's "Game of Thrones" or Netflix's "House of Cards," they're now also having to deal with another potential advantage of the digital platform — picking up the audience left behind when a show with a following gets canceled. Whereas years ago audiences didn't have a choice but to accept cancellation based on a network's whim, the digital entertainment market has saved many cult favorites from network obscurity. In recent years, Netflix resurrected Fox's quirky " Arrested Development ," " Inspector Gadget ," " Full House " and has even picked up AMC's " The Killing ." "In today's increasingly crowded streaming/video/TV universe, getting canceled by a network isn't necessarily the end of a series' story — especially if it has a passionate, advertiser-friendly fan base," NPR's Eric Deggans reported. By Chandra Johnson, Deseret News MailTribune.com By Chandra Johnson, Deseret News Posted May. 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501