Extra is a syndicated entertainment news program whose hosts have included Samantha Harris (2003–2004), Mario Lopez (2008–2019), and Maria Menounos (2011–2014).
Appearances
- In 2004, Jessica Simpson, Miss Piggy, and Kermit the Frog were interviewed about their Super Bowl commercial for Pizza Hut.
- On March 3, 2004, Big Bird and Elmo appear, along with John Spencer and Stockard Channing, in a quick feature promoting their appearance on The West Wing.
- Elmo appeared on the show on September 20, 2012, promoting the 43rd season of Sesame Street, and dancing to "Gangnam Style" with Lopez.
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Tina Fey were interviewed on the set of Muppets Most Wanted on January 8, 2014. (YouTube)
- On June 25, 2015, Elmo crashed Renee Bargh's interview with Gwen Stefani. (YouTube)
- On February 3, 2026, Kermit and Miss Piggy were interviewed by Derek Hough, in promotion of The Muppet Show special. (YouTube)
References
- A parody of the program, Extra Sesame Street, is featured in a Season 43 episode with Lopez reporting.
- Miss Piggy calls Extra to tape her and Reese Witherspoon working on a construction site in "Walk the Swine".