Several of The Muppets were featured in taped segments, including Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great and Animal.
Audience questions for the Burt Reynolds Q&A session were scripted, with members of the audience given line readings – this was necessary because, unlike normal talk shows filmed with a multiple-camera setup, the low-budget show was filmed with only one camera, and so it was necessary to do multiple retakes to get multiple camera angles.
He enjoyed a close friendship with Reynolds and had brought him to Sedona, Arizona, during the 1970s to meet with wife, Paola Mori, and daughter.
Sheff guarded the rights and footage for years after Welles’ death to prevent it from falling into public domain.
The clips feature part of Welles' interview with the Muppets, and show the format was "in the round" with the audience surrounding the panel.
Welles admitted with hindsight, "It was frankly an attempt to enter the commercial field and earn my living as a talk show host.