What's the story with the 'cultural advisory' on The Muppet Show on Disney+?

The much-loved variety-show classic has re-emerged on Disney's streaming platform with a content advisory for newer and much different audiences.
What's the story with the 'cultural advisory' on The Muppet Show on Disney+?

Kermit the Frog, left, and Miss Piggy arrive at the World Premiere of "Muppets Most Wanted," on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Los Angeles. Pic: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

So, what's all this about, then?

Disney, having acquired the rights to the beloved Muppets franchise as part of its ongoing campaign of intellectual property buyouts a number of years ago, has added one-time weekend telly favourite The Muppet Show to its new-ish streaming service, Disney+.

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