Seth MacFarlane sings the Muppets

NPR | By Alejandra Marquez Janse,

Scott Detrow, Christopher Intagliata

Published September 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM CDT

Seth MacFarlane is best known for creating Family Guy and American Dad. He's also an accomplished singer. Now, he's out with a new record of Muppets songs.

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