Disney Plus has put a content warning on episodes of The Muppet Show for its “negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures”.

Classic episodes of the Jim Henson variety show were added to the streaming platform on February 19, starring household names like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo.

But the episodes, which first aired between 1976 and 1981, come with a pre-warning of “negative depictions” of people and cultures, the Mirror reports.

The 18 episodes carrying the warning include those presented by guests including Johnny Cash, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, comedians Steve Martin and Spike Milligan and more.

As well as the content warning, Disney Plus states: “These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.”

The studio could have left the episodes of The Muppet Show off the platform altogether, but instead it hopes to address its offensive content directly.

“Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together,” it said in a statement.

“Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe.”